FAQ: How To Check Balance On Vanilla Visa Gift Card?

How do I check the balance on my Vanilla Gift Card? Simply go to https://balance.VanillaGift.com and enter your Gift Card’s Security Code, Expiration Date, and Card Number.

• Start by looking at the back of your gift card. Typically, you’ll find a toll-free number you can call to discover your balance. Or you can check your balance by visiting the card issuer’s site and entering your card’s 16-digit number and security code. Many Visa Gift cards are activated upon purchase and ready to use.

You can also activate your Gift Card and check the balance at https://balance.VanillaGift.com or by calling the toll-free number listed on the back of your Card. You will need to provide your Card number, valid thru date, and security code located on the back of your Card.

How do I check my Visa gift card balance online?

How do I use my Visa Gift Card 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.

How do I check my gift card balance?

To check gift card balance, you will need the card number and, if applicable, the PIN or security code located on the back of the card. Most retailers & restaurants allow you to check the balance online, by calling the toll-free number located on the card, or by visiting them in person.

How do you check if a visa gift card still has money on it?

Steps

1. Click the tab that says ” Check Balance.” If you scroll down, you will see three tabs labeled “Register Card,” ” Check Balance/Transactions,” and “Personalize Pin.” Click the tab that says ” Check Balance/Transactions.”
2. Enter the card number.
3. Enter the expiration date.
4. Enter the 3-digit-code.
5. Check your balance.

How do I use a vanilla gift card online?

How do I use my Vanilla Gift Card? Simply present your Card at the time of payment. Press “credit” on the keypad and sign the receipt. As you use your Card, the balance is reduced by the full amount of each purchase including taxes, charges, and other fees, if any.

Where is the PIN number on a Visa gift card?

Since 2013, Visa and Mastercard gift cards began utilizing PIN numbers. These numbers are not located on the card. Instead, customers must call the number on the back of the card to use the automated system to enter the card’s 16-digit card number.

How can I check my gift card balance without scratching it?

If the magnetic strip hasn’t been compromised you can take it to any cashier on your next trip to check the balance for you, otherwise you have to call the number and scratch off the strip. Usually if the card is plastic the crutch off part is a piece of tape and cans be removed by your nail.

How do I check my gift card balance on Amazon?

To view your Amazon.com Gift Card balance:

1. Go to Your Account.
2. Select Gift cards and view the balance on any of your Amazon.com Gift Cards.

How can I check my credit card balance online?

To check your credit card balance online, simply open a web browser and go to the card issuer’s website. It should be listed on the back of your credit card. Sign in with your account information, or set up online access to your account (most bank websites have a login or signup box on the landing page).

Where is the PIN number on a vanilla visa gift card?

Vanilla Visa gift cards do have a PIN that you’ll need to use to make online purchases. These PIN numbers are not located on the cards themselves. Instead, you’ll need to call the number presented on the back of your gift card and enter your gift card number — a sixteen-digit number — to set up your PIN.

How can I get cash from a vanilla 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.

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.

Do I have to activate Vanilla gift card?

Vanilla gift cards don’t expire and aren’t credit cards, so no credit check is required. The gift cards don’t need to be activated once they’re purchased. You also might see signs advertising Vanilla Reload, which allows you to add funds to your MyVanilla card at various retailers.

Why is my vanilla gift 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.

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.