these virgin mobile top up cards are great, expecially for teens, or for people getting their first phone. its quick, n simple. buy the card, type the code number in on your phone, and your done. some people may say that they aren't good for people who talk alot, i would have to disagree. at least if you go this way your using all of the minutes you paid for, and not buying minutes, not using them all, and wasting the minutes along with your money. 5 stars!