Why Can’t I Use My Visa Gift Card Online?

Can you use a Visa gift card for online purchases?

Can I use my Visa Gift card for online or phone 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.

Why is my prepaid Visa card being declined?

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.

How do I activate my Visa gift card online?

Activating Your Card Online. Visit the activation link listed on the sticker on front of your card. If you don’t feel like making a phone call, you can usually activate your gift card online. There should be an activation link listed either on back of your card or on the sticker on the front of your card.

Why is my Visa gift card being declined Online?

If you have a problem using your gift card for online or telephone purchases, the most likely reason is that the merchant’s fraud screening process is matching the billing information entered at checkout with the billing information on your gift card account. If the addresses don’t match, the card may decline.

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

We recommend that you sign your name on the back of the Gift Card, and record the following information in case your Gift Card is ever lost or stolen: Gift Card number, 4-digit Card Identification Code on the front of the Card, Security Code located on the back of the Card, Customer Service phone number.

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

Most of the time, your card was deactivated by fraudulent activity. The bank may want to confirm which purchases you made. You may be reissued another debit card or they may simply block the fraudulent activity. If your debit card was declined due to insufficient funds then you will need to add money.

How long does it take for a visa gift card to activate?

What to Expect After You Activate a Gift Card. After you activate the gift card, it should be ready to use. I have seen some cases where a gift card issuer imposes a waiting period after purchase, meaning the gift card may not be usable for up to 24-48 hours even though it has been activated.

How do I activate my prepaid Visa card?

Activate Online

1. Note the Web address for activation on the prepaid card’s packaging, or on the sticker pasted on the front of the card.
2. Open a Web browser and enter the activation URL into the address bar.
3. Click the “ Activate Card” option.
4. Type the prepaid Visa card number into the corresponding input boxes.

Where is activation code for Visa gift card?

Locate the activation instructions. These can be found on a sticker (usually on the front) or printed on the back of the card.

How do I put a pin on my Visa Gift Card?

How to Add a PIN to a Visa or MasterCard Gift Card

1. All you have to do is go to the Gift Card Mall website (link) and click the Update Card PIN button.
2. Enter your gift card’s number, expiration date, and CVV code on the back.
3. Now you can create any 4 digit PIN you want.

How can I get cash from a vanilla 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.

Can you transfer vanilla visa to bank?

Yes, you can transfer money from most prepaid gift cards to your bank account using a service called CardCash. Unlike most prepaid cards, gift cards are disposable and can only be used until the balance reaches zero while most prepaid cards are reloadable and can be used indefinitely.