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Why is PlayStation not accepting my gift card?

You may have exceeded your PSN wallet limit.
Check that the code has been entered correctly. Check the date on the voucher. It is possible that it has expired or is not yet available. The voucher code must be for the same region as your account.
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How do I get my PlayStation gift card to work?

Go to PlayStation Store and click on your Avatar at the top of the screen. Select Redeem Codes from the drop-down menu. Carefully enter the code and select Redeem. The credit or content is now applied to your account.
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Why is PlayStation not letting me add funds?

Please check the PSN status page and wait until all services display a green light before trying to fund your wallet again. Payment card not accepted? If you're unable to add funds to your wallet, you can also try another payment method or use a PlayStation Store voucher.
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How long does it take for a PlayStation gift card to activate?

It typically comes within a few minutes of purchase, though in some bad cases it can take 24 hours.
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Does PlayStation Store accept gift cards?

Payment service (1 max)

Each adult account also has an online wallet that can store funds and make PlayStation Store purchases. Your wallet can be topped up using a registered payment method or PlayStation gift cards.
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Which cards are accepted by PlayStation?

If your credit card won't work on PlayStation Network, start with re-entering your billing information on PS5 or PS4. To begin, make sure the credit card you're using is either Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or debit cards with an official Visa or MasterCard logo.
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How do I activate my Visa gift card?

Visa gift cards become activated to use at checkout, so once you've been gifted a card, almost all of the work has been done for you. Just make sure you sign the back of your card before using it, and you'll be good to go.
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How do I get my free $10 from PSN?

There's no need to redeem a code or do anything on your part; the credit, should you receive it, will be automatically awarded to you and will sit in your PlayStation wallet. "Thank you for choosing PlayStation Plus," the notification message from the company reads.
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How long does it take a gift card to work?

If you buy your card at a retail store or at a bank or credit union branch, you may be able to start using it for purchases right away. If you purchase your card online or over the phone, you may be issued a virtual card or you may have to wait to get a physical card in the mail.
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How does PlayStation gift card work?

Visit our retail partner now to purchase a PlayStation Store gift card for yourself, a friend or family member, and customize the value, appearance and message. A code will then be emailed to you to redeem from our digital store on any PlayStation console or via a web browser.
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Why is my payment not working on PS4?

Go Settings > PlayStation™Network/Account Management > Account Information > Wallet > Payment Methods. Select the card you are trying to use and select Edit Card Information to make sure that the details have been entered correctly.
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Is PlayStation having issues?

NETWORK SERVICE STATUS

All services are up and running.
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How do I fix something wrong on PlayStation Store?

PS Store “Something went wrong” error fix
  1. First, try logging out and back into your account. ...
  2. Next, try restarting the console. ...
  3. Try making the purchase through the PlayStation Website or the phone app. ...
  4. Check the PlayStation Network status. ...
  5. Restore Licenses. ...
  6. Delete and then restore user data from the cloud.
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How do I pay for PlayStation Plus with a gift card?

Apply gift card funds toward a PlayStation Plus membership.

Step 1: Sign into your account for PlayStation Network (PSN) or create an account at PlayStation.com. Step 2: Find the 12-digit code on your gift card. Step 3: Go to Redeem Code on PlayStation Store on your console or at PlayStation.com and enter the code.
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Do PlayStation gift cards expire?

Voucher Codes are valid for one time use only and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, damaged after purchase or otherwise used without your permission. 8.3. take the various actions set out in the PSN Terms of Service.
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How do I redeem a gift card?

Put the gift code in the space created for it, then put in the amount of the item you want to buy. After that, you click redeem. You can use this method for stores or apps that operate online. A few stores with an app that enable online usage of gift cards include Spar, Shoprite, Google Play Store, iTunes, etc.
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Why is my Visa 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.
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Can gift cards be used immediately?

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.
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Are gift cards automatically activated?

When you buy a gift card whether for a business, a restaurant, a hotel, be it Visa or Mastercard, you must first take it to the cash register and ask the cashier to load money onto the card. The cashier accepts the card, activates it, and charges the specified amount to it.
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What costs 6.99 on PlayStation Network?

Game and Legal Info

PlayStation Plus Essential is an ongoing subscription with a recurring fee of £6.99 charged automatically every month. Expand this section for further details. If your PSN wallet doesn't have enough funds the subscription fee will be automatically funded from your default payment method.
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Can you refund PSN codes?

After purchasing this type of content through PlayStation Store, you have 14 days from purchase to request a refund. If you have started to download or stream the purchased content you will not be eligible for a refund unless the content is faulty.
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How to use a 30 dollar PSN card?

HOW TO REDEEM:
  1. Sign into PSN or create an account at playstation.com.
  2. Go to 'Redeem Codes' on PS Store and enter the 12-digit voucher code (Code)
  3. To purchase PS Plus using the funds from this Code, select the subscription plan of your choice, and complete the purchase.*
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Why isn't my Visa gift card not working?

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.
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How are gift cards activated?

The card is presented to the system (swiped or read) and the unique card number is confirmed in a database. The dollar amount to load on the card is input to the database and is associated with the unique card number within the database. The card is now activated or loaded.
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Do Visa gift cards expire?

Bank gift cards, which carry the logo of a payment card network (e.g., Visa, MasterCard), are also subject to Credit CARD Act protections and can be used wherever the brand is accepted. Under the law, a gift card cannot expire until at least five years from the date it was activated.
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