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.

Do Visa gift cards not work online?

Although bank-issued gift cards are generally usable online, in stores, and anywhere that Visa or Mastercard are accepted, the merchant running the card through the system has more control over how the transaction is processed than the company that issued the card.

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.

How do I activate a Visa gift card online?

Activate Your Visa Gift Card In 3 Simple Steps

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 register my visa gift card online?

Do you have to activate a vanilla visa gift card?

Because Vanilla Visa gift cards are not credit cards or Mastercards, you do not need to activate them before you use them. Instead, all you need to do to use your card is present it to a cashier or type the applicable code into the appropriate submissions form upon online checkout.

How do I register a gift card for online purchases?

To register your card for online use, locate the issuer’s 800 number or web address. You’ll find this information on the back of the Visa card or in a leaflet that comes with the card. Call the telephone number or access the website to get started.

Do I have to register my visa gift card to use it?

When you purchase a prepaid Visa card, or if you receive the prepaid Visa as a gift, you will be required to register the card before you can use it for any transactions. Registration of the card is generally referred to as “activating” the card.

Why is my vanilla gift card being declined Online?

What is the difference between a Visa gift card and a vanilla visa gift card?

Vanilla Visa gift cards have no name or address associated with them, therefore they are rejected by sites like Amazon. A gift card looks just like a credit card and is used to purchase gifts and other items by means of a preloaded amount on the card.

How do I use a 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.