FAQ: How To Buy A Visa Gift Card?

Does a Visa gift card count as a credit card?

• A Visa gift card is a Visa card preloaded with a cash balance. It’s typically given as a gift. A Visa gift card works like a debit or credit card, in the sense that it’s accepted at most places that take Visa.

Purchase a Visa gift card from an online source. Keep in mind that you can’t use the card until it’s physically shipped to you. Reputable online sources for Visa gift cards include banks and credit unions such as Chase, Navy Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank and Wells Fargo; card centers such as GiftCards.com, Give Card and Gift Card Mall; and money wiring service providers such as Western Union.

How much can you buy a Visa gift card for?

These cards, such as the Visa Vanilla, are gift cards that can be loaded for any amount from $20-$500 up to $500 per card, with a one-time, $4.95 fee per load.

Where can you buy Visa gift cards in Canada?

You can buy your Visa prepaid card from many stores across Canada, including Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaws. Use the store locator buttons below to find one near you.

Where can I buy Visa card?

Visa gift cards are sold at major retailers like Walmart, Amazon and other stores with gift card displays — grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores, etc. Some banks, including U.S. Bank and TD Bank also sell Visa gift cards to their customers.

Where can I buy a Visa Gift Card with a credit card?

Retailers where you can buy gift cards with your credit card include Amazon, Target, Walmart, The Home Depot, Walgreens, CVS, Simon Malls and GiftCards.com. Some stores where you can’t buy gift cards with a credit card include Giant, Save Mart and Harris Teeter.

How can I get cash from a Visa gift card?

How to convert Visa gift cards to cash

1. Use your Visa gift card to buy other merchants’ gift cards.
2. Add it to your PayPal wallet.
3. Add it to your Venmo account.
4. Pay your bills with your Visa gift card.
5. Go to a Gift Card Exchange Kiosk to trade it in.
6. Sell your Visa gift card through an app.
7. Convert your Visa gift card to cash by selling it to a website.

What is the fee on a $50 Visa gift card?

$50 Visa Gift Card (plus $4.95 Purchase Fee)

Does Walmart sell prepaid Visa cards?

The Walmart MoneyCard is a reloadable prepaid debit card that you can use to make electronic purchases everywhere MasterCard or Visa debit cards are accepted. If you have an Apple or Android smartphone, you can download the Walmart MoneyCard App to track the activity on your prepaid card.

Can you get a Visa gift card online?

Select a Gift Card or eGift Card Design Every prepaid Visa Gift Card design can be sent as an eGift Card by email or a plastic Gift Card by mail. Visa Gift cards can be used nationwide in-store and online, where Visa debit cards are accepted.

Can I buy a Visa gift card online in Canada?

Buy a Visa Gift Card online within seconds Use your virtual prepaid card to make purchases on any website that accepts Visa Gift Cards as payment. Simply purchase your Visa eGift Card at Dundle (CA), receive the code directly by email and shop online with secure prepaid credit immediately!

What is the best prepaid Visa card?

The 7 Best Prepaid Debit Cards of 2021

• Best for Cash Reloads: American Express Serve FREE Reloads.
• Best for Cash Rewards: American Express Serve Cash Back.
• Best for Direct Deposits: Netspend Prepaid.
• Best for No Fees: Starbucks Rewards Visa Prepaid Card.
• Best for Budgeting: Akimbo Prepaid MasterCard.

Which Visa gift card has no fees?

NetSpend® Visa ® Prepaid Card No Overdraft Fees on purchases using your card. Use the NetSpend Mobile App to manage your account on the go and get text message or email alerts (Message & data rates may apply). Card issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC. Card may be used everywhere Visa Debit cards are accepted.

Why is my Visa gift card being declined?

Visa gift cards are linked to bank accounts that generally must be activated in order to receive transactions. Inactive cards will be declined if used for payment because the associated bank accounts are not ready to be used. When the gift card is loaded with value (purchased), the gift card is automatically activated.

Can Visa gift cards be purchased with a credit card?

Yes, you can use credit cards to buy gift cards at most retailers that offer them.

Do you need an ID to buy a visa gift card?

How do I use a VISA gift card? Visa gift cards can be used like debit cards. Does getting a Visa gift card require an age limit? No, you can go to a grocery store and buy one with cash, no I.D. is required.

Can you use a Visa gift card to pay a credit card?

Yes, paying on your credit card with a prepaid gift card is no different than using the debit card that’s attached to your checking account. The gift card has to be a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover gift card, though, not a store branded card like Starbucks, etc.