Sneaky Peak at New Bux.to Design + Debit Card Payments Already Being Made!

Well this is the news most of us have been waiting for on the Bux.to forum - The news that the new coding for the new website design is 98% completed now & they have already paid members to their new Bux.to MasterCard's! - This is quicker than I expected I wasn't expecting members to be paid so soon, but this just shows how hard all the staff at Bux.to have been working for the last couple of months. There are also Bux.to nominations for 'VIP' members at the moment, a new status introduce about three weeks ago. Members that have this status on the forums seem to be always there, knowledgable, helpful & polite - So if you spend most of your days on the forums & know a hell of a lot about Bux.to you're in with a shout - Good luck to all the nominations your contributions to the forums have been excellent & your nominations are greatly deserved. Here is the very latest update from Bux.to:

"1. Script is about 98% done, should be finished by end of next week. We're just finishing up the helpdesk module, with this module, when a member send support we will have all the necessary details. The current ticket support requires you to type in your details everytime you send etc. and we hope this will reduce spamming in the tickets and provide better support with faster response time. We will need 1 week to test after coding. Expected launch in mid April. You can see a 'sneek peak' of the new design in the attachment. New script at the moment has the best autoclicker detector available, if you use an autoclicker you will be ban.

2. Bux.to card payments initiated yesterday, serveral members have received their payments via Bux.to card. Please note there is may a couple of hours delay by notifying you and getting your Bux.to credit for. We continue to pay all the members, premium and free through AlertPay and card as you can see from their feedback. Minimum cashout request to card is $75. If the payment request is less than $75, it will be cancelled and you will have to place a new one."

Sneaky Peak At The New Bux.to Website Design..Go on..You know you want to..

Bux.to Members Now Recieving MasterCard Debit Card

Well it was 19 day wait from applying for the Bux.to MasterCard, but finally I have been approved. It just goes to show how many applicants they must of had as their normal processing time is 2-5 business days. So know I can relax in the knowledge my card is on it's way to me. I was a bit worried as my passport expired in February & I only had my National Insurance Numbers as ID which worked out fine in the end. There are hundreds of members now that have been approved it may actually be in the thousands. For those that are still unsure about the new payment system I have put some links below to some of the forum posts on the official Bux.to forum of those that have been approved & those that have already received their cards.

My Payoneer Approval For Bux.to MasterCard:



Bux.to MasterCard Approved Thread
Bux.to MasterCard Received Thread
Bux.to MasterCard FAQ's Thread

Bux.to & Payoneer Inundated With Questions About Card

Update 21st March: Bux.to Takes Well Deserved Easter Break - CLICK HERE
Admin on Bux.to's forum announced today that the overwhelming response to the release of the card has put them under agreat deal of pressure. Apparently many users have been bombarding the Live Support function with queries about the card. If those members would take 5 minutes to look on the Bux.to forums they will see that there are special threads dedicated to the new card. With all this extra workload put on Payoneer staff, Bux.to issued a warning today about repeated questions & live support tickets being put to the staff of both companies. In short if this carries on it looks like Payoneer may pull the plug on the debit card. Please, if you want to find a answer to your questions regarding the Bux.to MasterCard please go here: Ask About The Bux.to MasterCard HERE ONLY Please read the below statement carefully it is very important all members are 'clued up' on this issue:

"1. We have received feedback from Payoneer that they have been receiving an enormous amount of customer support calls regarding payment timing to card. We need to stop this. We cannot bombard them with hundreds of emails or live chat sessions as we are not the only customer. Please do not bother Payoneer in regards to Bux.to payments, they cannot help you. If we leave this as it is we will lose Payoneer. They cannot deal with hundreds of Bux.to members question about the payment.

For now we are setting a temporally date to stop this. First card payment will be made to within next week in normal payment cycle 30 business days for premium. Payment term will be updated and hopefully lowered as soon as the new script is released. We are in process to change main points in regards to the payment in our TOS but maybe not ready before we launch the new script.

Since we are all waiting for the new script, but still like to continue with payments and especially making payments to you via new method through Bux.to MasterCard, we need to extemporize: If you received your card and passed the activation process please make sure that you update your Bux.to profile that you payment address is shown as follow:

1. Go to My Profile - http://bux.to/profile.php
2. In the AlertPay Address For Payments put YourBuxUsername@buxcard.net

Don't worry, it will still shown as "AlertPay", when we make payments to you and see the @buxcard.net, we will pay to the card instead of AlertPay.

We are trying to pay faster but seems very difficult to organise unless we have the new script. Right now no matter if it is card or AlertPay, the payout term/cycle remains unchanged, 30 business days. If you continue to bother Payoneer, we may consider to close this payment channel. Maybe with the new script we will add additional services such as priorty payments or similar. At the moment things are going way too fast.

2. Chargeback/Refund: Please note if there is a chargeback or refund, accounts will be suspended. Under no circumstance will those accounts be reinstated.

3. New staff started work today. Still not ready since they need to be trained. They will introduce themself in the forum by this week. Right now, it may take up to 7 business days to solve any problem. Please use the same email address in your Bux profile when you pay for refs or upgrade your account to avoid delays "

Bux.to members please take some weight off the staff & stop asking questions that have already been answered. Check the Bux.to forum HERE for answers regarding the Bux.to MasterCard.

Bux.to Now Set To Use Pre-Paid MasterCard as Payment Option

With most of the talk on the official Bux.to forum centering around the eagerly awaited Bux.to Card, it was great to see a update from Admin today regarding alll the answered questions relating to the release & use of the card. The most surprising thing in the announcement is the change from Visa Electron (as we all were told it would be) to MasterCard. This is probably in hindsight; a better option as MasterCard will be more widely acceptable than the Visa Electron Card, so a good move for Bux.to & a even better one for it's 2.5M members. The other surprising thing in the annonucement was the fees for the card, these will be a lot smaller than I originally anticipated & the limit you can put on the card is a whopping $12,500! which will test even the top members at Bux.to! Read he full official announcement for the Bux.to card below:

"In order to provide a smooth release. I'm giving you answers to most of the questions I've seen. We have tested the API, some changes and other admin decisions need to be made before public release. Ever wonder why we are probably the last ptc site to release the card? Because we want everything to be perfect, showing that we are the best PTC out there.

Cards are shipped in basic layout and come with embossed letters www.bux.to and soon in full Bux.to layout and colors when the new web design is out. A much more details of FAQ will be available in the public release. Check back frequent for newer updated version. Bux.to card will be given in form of a reloadable prepaid debit Mastercard.

Pricing and Fees:
Card (When the card is first loaded)
QUOTE:
"Card activation within the US - $9.95/Per card
Card activation for Non US - $9.95/Per card
Loading payments - $2.00/Per load
Monthly account maintenance (Taken from available card balance each month) - $3.00/Per card"

ATM Cash Withdrawals:
QUOTE:
"ATM withdrawal within US $1.35/Per Transaction
ATM withdrawal outside US $2.15/Per Transaction
Declined ATM withdrawal (When withdrawal request is declined) - $0.90/Per Transaction"


Who can get a Bux card?
Anyone 13 years or older with or without a bank account can receive the Bux card by filling out a simple form online. If you are under 18: Get your parents permission first and have them order the card for you.

How can I use the Bux card?
The Bux.to card works just like any other MasterCard and can be used just like a credit or debit card, except it has a fixed and prepaid limit. The card is accepted at all locations worldwide, wherever MasterCard is accepted electronically. You can use it at any point of sale location to make purchases, whether online or at retail locations. You can also use the Bux.to card at ATMs worldwide to withdraw cash. With the added security of choosing your own PIN, you can be assured of no unauthorized use of your card. It can even be used as a phone card.

Can I use the Bux card on the internet?
The Bux card may be used for online transactions wherever MasterCard is an accepted form of payment.

Who can use the Bux card?
The cardholder is the person whose name is imprinted on the card. This is the person to whom the card was issued and the named person is the only authorized user of the card.

How do payments to me become available on my Bux card?
Whenever payments are loaded to your Bux.to card, you will be notified by email and will be required to accept payment. These funds will be available to you within 2 to 4 business days of accepting payment.

What is the maximum amount the Bux card can be loaded with?
This card allows a total limit of $12,500.
A daily spending limit is set at $2,500.
Daily ATM withdrawal limit is set at $1000. Example: If you withdraw a $1000, you have $1500 available for the day.

How can I receive the card?
Card will be posted to the address on your application form. You will receive the card for free, no extra postal/shipping cost. Your card will be shipped to you by Regular Mail from the US. Your card will be shipped within 2 business days of the application being approved. Card will arrive in 7 to 10 business days (in the US) depending on where you are located and longer if they are being sent oversea.

Do I have to send in any documents to apply for the card?
Yes but there is no need to scan the documents, all we need is the number from your government issued ID The card is provided by a US company, this is required by US law, you cannot avoid it

QUOTE:
"The U.S. Patriot Act is a Federal Law that requires financial services institutions to make all possible attempts to authenticate and validate an individual’s identity participating in their service."

If the Cardholder Details is located in the US
The only method to provide your ID is to give your SSN.
If you're under 18 - Parent SSN required

If the Cardholder Details is located outside the US
You are more flexible as you have 3 choices as given below along with the information needed.

1. National ID
- Name of ID holder
- ID Number
- Country of issue

2. Passport
- Name of passport holder
- Passport number
- Date of expiry
- Date of issue
- Country of issue

3. Driver's License
- Name of license holder
- License Number
- Date of expiry
- Country of issue

If the Cardholder Details is located in the US but do not have SSN
You need to change your Cardholder Details to your home country and fill out the details of your home country then choose the option 'Send card to different address' and put in your US address.

Should I wait for card to release or cashout via AlertPay now?
If you are premium. I suggest you request cashout via AlertPay now. The reason is becauses the time it takes for first cashout to card is roughly 20~30 business days.

Break down:
2~5 working days for ID validation
7~10 working days for delivery (in the US) longer if you are located elsewhere in the world
serveral days for funds 'from balance to card requests' to complete
serveral days for funds to appear on card

But after that you can request cashout via card."

**END OF ANNOUNCEMENT**

Well, this is great news, many other PPC sites already have a pre-paid card for payouts but Bux.to has delibrately taken it's time on this to get everything perfect & ready for the launch. Good work Bux.to, we are all very excited for the plans for the future!

Bux.to News & Updates (March 1st 2008)

Another week & another Bux.to update on the forum. Apparently the Bux.to card has been delayed slightly & the tech team are still working on the new servers performance & stability. There are many exciting things happening with Bux.to at the moment & we are all very pleased to be getting regular updates from Tri one of the Bux.to Admin. Below is the latest update from
Bux.to:

1. In order to improve forum's performance and stability, some changes has been done. Guests are now required to login to view and join discussions in the Protected Forums (General Talk, Support & Technical Issues, Suggestions, Non-English and Off-Topic) while Announcements, Success Stories and Advertisers will be left open for free view along with Graveyard

2. Some changes on the admin side. With the new staff changes, our support system will be improved. Expected to get your responses within 24 hours after making a ticket as more staffs are now involve with the ticket system. Live chat will be online more often, we're hoping to make it online 24 hours a day.

3. Regarding Bux.to card again...just talked to our coders, they said they already corresponded with the relevant people in order to perfect the API and should be ready today or tomorrow when thorough testing is completed.

This is all great news, but what I like about Bux.to admin & especially 'Tri' is the frequency of the announcements. We all like to have REGULAR updates it keeps us informed, up-to-date & also stops many members posting the same old questions we read a hundered times a day in the forum! Communication is the key to running any successful business & in Bux.to the communication between its members has been top notch. Please keep it up Bux.to, we all sincerely appreciate all the hard work that is being done there.

For All The Bux.to Doubters, Sceptics & Non-Beleivers:

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I first joined Bux.to on 13th September 2007 about two months after they launched. At first I was VERY sceptical. I couldn't understand how they could afford to pay all these members when they were basically make very little profit from advertising Vs. paying their members. After visiting the forums regulary & reading other members posts it became clear that they are actually making their money mostly from purchased refs & premium upgrades (not to mention the clickbank products) I didn't start refering properly until October '07. I had read so many success stories in the Bux.to forum I thought I'd at least give it a go & it's free so I wasn't going to lose anything. Now five months after I initially registered I have 860 refs, been paid $10.46, purchased premium membership, & purchased a additional 100 referalls (Total investment: $157) I have already been paid $10.46, my next due amount is $417 & total balance is $739. So as you can see from the figures I will be well in profit when I get my next payment. To anyone considering joining Bux.to I would seriously recommend it, not only is it a good investment with quick returns compared to other ventures it is also a excellent place to advertise & with over 2.5 million, yes MILLION members there is always a audience ready to view your ads, which is great for business owners, seo experts, students, blog owners, & affiliates alike to advertise their product(s) Less sceptical? Join Today For FREE.

Bux.to Official Updates (February 23rd 2008)

It has been a while since any official updates regarding a few pending matters & yesterday we got some news regarding the Bux.to card, servers & payments...

1. Cluster/Servers/Stats/Website accessibility

Bux.to is growing very fast. We are still having problems and trying to find the best configuration. We recognized that the MySQL servers are insufficient as traffic we receive is massive, we serve up to 5 million page views a day.
We took actions by adding another server which will be integrated early next week. We'll see how this will help with the issues. It was a huge amount in terms of cost. Consider this cluster as part of the investment for our members to provide the best service.

2. Bux.to card

We were planning to release the card with our own design and logo, but this is taking longer than expected. So instead we will start out first with cards from our supplier with the embossed 'www.bux.to' a very basic design. Card orders will be accepted from Monday or Tuesday next week with more specific details to follow. The good looking design will be out a few weeks later for ordering.

3. Payments

We pay our members everyday as you will see on their feedback on the success stories.
Just the whole PayPal issue, we have hired an attorney to take care of this. They still own us a large sum amount of money. We can assure you we are a serious business and that all members are getting paid accordingly to our TOS

Great news about the Bux.to card! lets hope those legal crooks at Paypal give them their money back - I sympathise, I have been in the same position with Paypal. Stop using Paypal & make Alertpay your way of paying TODAY.

Bux.to Visa Electron Debit Card Released This Week

Many Bux.to members have been getting very excited by the news that Bux.to are all set to release the Bux.to Visa Electron Debit Card. This will probably be made available via ikobo & is available to premium members only, although this may change in the coming weeks/months. This is truly great news for all Bux.to members as it shows they are in this for the long-term & not here just to make a few bucks & vanish into oblivion like many PPC sites do on a regular basis. At present Bux.to pays out & accepts payments by their new payment processor Alertpay. As you may or may not know, Paypal stopped all payments regarding PPC sites about 3 weeks ago & for a while left hundreds of thousands of members from various PPC sites up the proverbial creek without a paddle. The news of the Bux.to debit card is a great idea & will allow any member from virtually any country that accepts Visa to be paid via their card (no bank account required) Premium members who get the card will have to pay a fee between $1.99 (US & Canadian Residents) & $11.99 (International Residents) all cards are sent out by FedEx & you can choose to have it delivered by express (3-5 days) or standard delivery (7-14 days) To any people that are worried that their country may not accept Visa Electron I can say with a good degree of certainty that if your country & ATM machines accept Visa cards you will be able to wihdraw your funds from your card. As a Visa Electron card holder for the last 5 years, I have been able to use the card online & in London, Madrid & Amsterdam (don't ask what I was doing there!) Don't let the 'Electron' bit worry you - As long as they accept Visa you should be okay. If you have any queries regarding the card please leave me a message & I will be only too happy to assist you.