Often asked: How To Use A Prepaid Visa Online?

You can use your card for online purchases by entering the card number, expiry date and the 3 digit code (CVV) found on the back of the card. Occasionally websites will ask for the name on the card, in these instances simply insert “Gift Card” in the field provided.

Can I use a prepaid Visa gift card for online purchases?

Yes. Your Visa Gift card is intended for use anywhere Visa cards are accepted. To make an online or phone purchase, you will need to register your card. You can do this by either calling the provider, or by visiting their website.

Why can’t I use my prepaid Visa online?

There are a number of possible reasons why a purchase could be declined: You don’t have enough money left on your card. You haven’t activated or registered your card. The address you gave to make an online or phone purchase is different from the address you have on file with your prepaid card provider.

Why is my Visa gift card being declined when I have money?

The most common reasons are that the card hasn’t been activated, the cashier is running the wrong type of transaction, the dollar amount being charged is greater than the card’s balance or the credit card processing machine is bumping up the charge amount to either place a hold on the card or to allow for a gratuity.

Is a Visa prepaid card a debit card?

Prepaid cards are technically a type of debit card. Issued by a financial institution or credit card company—Visa, MasterCard, and Discover all offer them—they are deposited or “loaded” with a certain amount of money. They then can be used in person or online to purchase items or pay bills.

Why is my card being declined online when I have money?

Debit cards can be declined even when you have money. Verify you have money, use the right pin, and the card has been activated. Your card type may not be accepted, is expired, or may have been flagged for suspicious activity. Verify you have provided correct information and contact your bank if problems persist.

Why is my Visa gift card being declined on Paypal?

If your payment is declined, it’s likely that you don’t have enough money on your prepaid gift card to cover the entire transaction amount. Look for a contact website or phone number on the back of the prepaid gift card to complete the registration process. Once registered, please try again.

How do I use a prepaid visa on Amazon?

How to add a Prepaid Visa Card to your Amazon account

1. Log into your Amazon Account (amazon.com or amazon.ca – works for both).
2. In the search box choose: e-gift card.
3. Then, (as shown below) enter your card amount (yes, even $4.76 works).
4. Add it to your cart.
5. Check out.
6. Use your Prepaid Visa Card as payment.

When using a Visa gift card online What do you put for name on card?

Use Real Name and Current Address. When registering the gift card, enter your first and last name, just as you would on a credit card.

What is the CVV on a Visa gift card?

On a VISA card, the CVV is the last three digits printed in the signature box on the back of the credit card. Just like with VISA, MasterCard has its CVV shown as the last three digits printed in the signature box on the back of the card.

Do I need to activate a Visa gift card?

Your Visa gift card must be activated in order to be used for purchases either online or in-store. Depending on where the gift card was purchased, you will have to activate your card on the issuing bank or provider’s website or call the toll free number listed on the back of your card.

Why is my Visa not working online?

Suspected fraud is one of the most common reasons for your card to be declined. If your card has been frozen due to a case of mistaken fraud detection, you can call the credit card company to verify that you’ve authorized the online transaction in question.

How do I know if my Visa gift card is activated?

Many Visa Gift cards are activated upon purchase and ready to use. However, if yours requires activation, you’ll typically see a sticker with instructions and a toll-free phone number.