Readers ask: What Is A Visa Gift Card?

Your Visa® Gift Card is a prepaid Visa card that can be used for purchases at merchants worldwide that accept Visa Debit Cards. The value of the card is loaded at the time of purchase and your spending is limited to the amount of money placed on the card by the purchaser.

• The GiftCards.com Visa gift card is a “non-reloadable prepaid” card. Like a credit card, when you are ready to pay (or checkout online) use the Visa gift card like you would use any credit or debit card. Every time you make a purchase, that amount is automatically deducted from the card balance. Who can purchase Visa gift cards from GiftCards.com?

The Visa Gift card is a “non-reloadable prepaid” card, meaning the initial value is set by the person who purchased the card. Additional funds cannot be added later.

How does a Visa gift card work?

A Visa gift card is a non-reloadable, prepaid debit card. Once it’s activated, the card works just like cash. The cardholder can use it to shop or make a one-time bill payment anywhere that accepts Visa for as long as a balance remains. The gift cards are available at banks and retail stores.

Do you need a bank account for a visa gift card?

Prepaid cards look like credit cards and spend like credit cards but there’s no credit behind them. Unlike traditional debit cards, however, you don’t need a bank account to use a prepaid card. You just load dollars directly onto the card and then use that balance for purchases.

Do all Visa gift cards charge a fee?

Do All Visa Gift Cards Have A Fee Yes; the fee is based on the gift card’s value. Gift card values from $10.00 to $74.99 have a $2.95 fee. Gift card values from $75.00 to $149.99 have a $3.95 fee.

Is a visa gift card the same as a debit card?

A gift card or prepaid card may be run as either type of transaction, but you will need to obtain a PIN in order to use the card as a debit. If you don’t have a PIN, then run the transaction as you would a credit card.

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.

How do you pay with a Visa gift card?

The Visa Gift card carries the Visa logo like any other Visa card, so it can be used at the millions of places that accept Visa cards, including online. As with a credit card, when you are ready to pay, simply hand the card to the merchant and sign the purchase receipt.

Do prepaid cards have hidden fees?

Some prepaid cards charge a fee if you request paper statements for your prepaid card. You may be able to go online to get a statement, or at least a list of your recent card purchases and other transactions, without a fee.

Where do you get a Visa gift card?

Visa Gift Cards are Sold in Stores Walk into any major grocery store, drug store or gas station and you will likely find a rack of gift cards. Among the cards for stores and restaurants, you’ll also see general purpose gift cards powered by major credit card companies.

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.

Is there a Visa gift card without a fee?

I’m often asked if there is any way to buy a Visa gift card without paying the activation fee or purchase charge. The answer is no.

Where can I get Visa gift cards without a fee?

Local Financial Institutions. Check with your local bank or credit union to find out if Visa gift cards without activation fees are available for you to purchase. Many financial institutions offer these products to existing customers, and if you can purchase locally, you may be able to avoid a shipping fee.

How much is a $100 Visa gift card?

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How much does it cost to buy a $50 Visa gift card?

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Can you use a Visa gift card online to buy things?

Here’s how to use a Visa gift card online, no matter what the balance is: 1. If the Visa gift card balance is greater than the transaction total, then simply enter the Visa gift card number into the credit or debit card field on the checkout form and complete the transaction.

Is a prepaid card the same as a gift card?

Prepaid cards and gift cards are both pieces of plastic that can be used to make purchases. The biggest difference between the two reflects their permanence: prepaid cards can be reloaded and used indefinitely, while gift cards can generally only be used until the dollar amount on them is exhausted.