FAQ: How To Activate A Visa Gift Cardholder?

In the top right box of the screen, simply enter the card proxy number and the four-digit authentication code as shown in the letter accompanying the card (if you have a physical card). You’ll then need to enter the CVV on the back of your gift card, and enter your personal details to complete the activation.

How do I activate my gift card recipient?

Activate Visa Gift Card

1. Locate the activation instructions. These can be found on a sticker (usually on the front) or printed on the back of the card.
2. Find the gift card numbers. Activation requires the 16-digit gift card number that is located on the front of the card.
3. Activate your card.

How do I use my Visa gift card as a cardholder 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.

Do you have to activate a gift Visa card?

Many Visa Gift cards are activated automatically upon purchase and may be used immediately. However, some Visa Gift cards must be activated by the recipient before they can be used. Be sure to sign in the designated area on the back before making your first purchase.

Why is my gift card not activated?

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.

How long does a Visa gift card take to activate?

Some gift card sellers will not allow gift cards purchased at the store to work for a specified time period–generally 24-48 hours. If your Visa gift card is not working, the card may have a time restriction on it. To find out, look at the receipt and the terms and conditions on the card.

Why is my Visa card being declined?

Your card can be declined if you’ve hit the card’s credit limit, or the upper threshold of charges you can put on the card. Maxing out your credit card hinders your ability to make purchases, but it’s also not good for your credit score and can lead to long-term debt.

Why is my prepaid card not working 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.

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.

How do I know if my gift card is activated?

Locate the activation sticker on the front of the card. If your gift card requires activation, there’s usually a white sticker or some other indicator prominently displayed on the front that says so. These stickers typically provide a toll-free number or a website link that you need to use to activate the card.

Is there an activation fee for a visa gift card?

Prepaid Visa Activation Fees A prepaid Visa activation fee is a fee that is charged to the buyer of the prepaid card to put value onto the card. At grocery stores, it is typically a $4.95 fee on top of the amount on the gift cards. An example would be $25 + $4.95 activation fee.

Do Visa gift cards have a pin?

Your Visa® Gift Card is a prepaid Visa card that can be used for purchases at merchants worldwide that accept Visa Debit Cards. The debit option requires a PIN to work. The card does not come with a preset PIN, so you will need to set one prior to making the purchase for the debit option to work.

Can Visa gift cards be refilled?

When you present your Gift Card as payment, simply inform the cashier of the value of your card and that you’ll pay the difference in cash, check, credit or debit card. Can I add additional value to the Gift Card? No, the Gift Card isn’t reloadable. Once the balance is spent, the card should be cut up and thrown away.