Why do gift cards not work online?

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.

Why isn t my gift card working for online purchases?

The most common reason is that the card hasn't been activated. You'll need to do so if you haven't activated your card before using it. You can usually activate your card online or over the phone. Another reason is that you don't have enough money on the card to cover the purchase.

How do I get my gift card to work 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.

Why does my gift card keep getting declined?

Your card may be declined for a number of reasons: the card has expired; you're over your credit limit; the card issuer sees suspicious activity that could be a sign of fraud; or a hotel, rental car company, or other business placed a block (or hold) on your card for its estimated total of your bill.

Can all gift cards be used online?

Physical gift cards can be used in stores or online, while digital gift cards are designed to be used online or over the phone.

What to do when a new gift card doesn't work

Why does my Visa gift card not work?

The most common reasons are insufficient funds, an inactive card, the cashier using the card the wrong way, or simply you using your Visa gift card at an invalid place.

Can you use a Visa gift card to pay bills online?

The all-purpose Visa Prepaid card is a prepaid card that you can use to withdraw cash, pay bills or make purchases anywhere Visa Debit cards are accepted, in-person or online.

Why is my gift card not working on Amazon?

If you're having problems to redeem your gift card, visit Redeem a Gift Card. Also, check the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions to make sure your that your order meets the rules and restrictions for paying with a gift card.

Why is my Visa gift card not working on Amazon?

Amazon doesn't directly let you use Visa gift cards. To use a Visa gift card on Amazon, you essentially have to trick the site into thinking you're adding another credit or debit card onto your account, and not using a gift card at all.

Why does my card not support this type of purchase?

If you see this message, it means that your bank is blocking authorization of the card.

Do some Visa gift cards not work online?

Yes. Because a Visa gift card functions like a credit card, it can be used anywhere that Visa cards are accepted, including online purchases—though it will likely need to be registered online or by phone prior to use.

Why is my Walmart gift card not working online?

If your Card is declined, you should check your balance either at www.walmartgift.com or by calling us at 1-866-633-9096. If you have sufficient funds remaining on your Card, please consider that the merchant may be adding a tip or some other amount to the transaction total.

Can you use multiple Visa gift cards online?

“Although you can use multiple Visa or other bank-issued gift cards in stores in a single transaction, you can typically only use one per transaction when shopping online.”

Why is my only one visa gift card not working online?

There are a few reasons why a transaction might be declined, including: The merchant's connection to the Visa network is currently unavailable. The OnlyONE Visa Gift Card has not been 'activated' The transaction value is greater than the available balance on your OnlyONE Visa Gift Card.

What to do with gift cards you won t use?

Can you use a Vanilla gift card online?

You can use your Vanilla Gift Virtual Account with any United States-based online, phone, or mail-order merchants wherever Vanilla debit cards are accepted. Please remember, you will only be able to shop with merchants in the United States and District of Columbia.

Why is my Mastercard gift card not working?

There are a few reasons why a transaction was declined: The Card has not been 'activated' yet. The transaction value is greater than the available balance on your Card.

Why is my Walmart gift card not working Amazon?

You cannot convert a Walmart gift card to Amazon. The two retailers are direct rivals who avoid business dealings that would benefit either competitor. Walmart gift cards are redeemable at any Walmart store, online, or at Sam's Club.

Can I use a $100 Visa gift card online?

The card can be used at millions of merchants in the U.S., including online - everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.

Can you use a prepaid Visa card for online purchases?

Most prepaid cards have a network logo (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) and can be used anywhere that brand is accepted. Some examples include grocery stores, department stores, gas stations, hotels, and for online shopping. Prepaid cards can also usually be used for purchases over the phone.

What ZIP code do you use for a Visa gift card?

Prepaid cards do not usually have ZIP codes printed on them. Usually, prepaid cards only have your 16-digit card number, your expiration date, and CVV code printed on them. You do not usually need to provide your ZIP code when you make purchases with your prepaid card.

Why can't I pay a bill with a Visa gift card?

The short answer is “No, you can't pay your credit card bill with gift card”. Gift cards can only be used to make purchases and cannot be used to pay down debt. To pay off your credit card, you must use other methods such as cash, checks, or money orders.

What are the limitations on Visa gift cards?

There is no limit on how frequently you may use your gift card to make purchases or the number of merchants. However, you may not make transactions that exceed the amount of funds available on your gift card. Can I use my Visa Gift Card to make a purchase for more than the balance I have remaining on the card?

Why is my Visa gift card being declined on paypal?

If your payment is declined, it's likely that you don't have enough money on your prepaid gift card to cover the entire transaction amount. You may want to use another card or buy a less expensive item.

Does Amazon take Visa gift cards?

Amazon.com lets you use prepaid cards for the majority of purchases, but certain restrictions apply. The following restrictions apply to prepaid Visa, MasterCard, and American Express cards: They can't be combined with credit cards on a single order.