it's different.

According to the accounting school, prepaid cards and shopping cards are different, and the specific differences are as follows:

Prepaid cards refer to prepaid vouchers issued by card issuers through specific carriers and forms for the purpose of making profits, and can be used to purchase goods or services in specific institutions. Prepaid cards can generally only be used in stores within the same system of issuing cards, and cannot be consumed across industries or regions. Prepaid cards are divided into registered prepaid cards and bearer prepaid cards. Registered prepaid cards can report the loss, while bearer prepaid cards cannot. Fees may be charged for services such as the validity period, redemption and loss reporting of prepaid cards.

A shopping card is a multifunctional consumption card integrating catering, shopping and entertainment, and it is a kind of vouchers. The shopping card can be a prepaid card or an unpaid card, which can be used for shopping accounting and final settlement. Shopping cards can be used in multiple businesses or industries, and some can also enjoy discounts or points. Shopping cards generally do not need to be reported lost or redeemed, as long as they are used within the validity period.

Therefore, prepaid cards and shopping cards are not exactly the same, they have their own characteristics and advantages. You can choose the appropriate consumption mode according to your own needs and preferences.