I don't have a credit card (nor do I want one!) but without one I cannot use Google Adwords. You would think a business as big as Google would have other payment facilities.. or do they? I know I could get a card just for this, but I'll only end up getting myself in debt going on wild spending spree's Cheers, Darren
Set up an account with Paypal, and I believe that after 60 days of membership (free) you can register for an online Mastercard (free also) which deducts from your Paypal balance which is funded by a back account. It's a long wait. Perhaps you could get the credit card, plug your info into Adwords and then cut up the actual plastic?
You should look up your banks and ask... I am from Poland and I have virtual visa card. I don't think that UK is more years behind Poland - I think opposite.
PayPal will issue a debit card with a premier or business account. I'm guessing that would work although I'm not sure about accounts that aren't in the States.
Unfortunately, the way AdWords works--the spending spree you'll end up going on will undoubtedly be with Google.