How to Use Your Visa Gift Card to Complete Your Purchase
When you've been given a Visa gift card, it's important to know how to use it to complete purchases or make a payment. Visa gift cards work just like debit and credit cards; however, you should check to make sure gift cards are honored since they aren't attached to accounts. For online purchases, enter the card number and verification number (CVN) at checkout. For in-person purchase, use the card just like a debit or credit card. Phone payments require you to provide the representative with the card number and CVN.
You received a Visa gift card and want to make a purchase, but how do you use your card to complete the purchase? You can learn more about how to make the most of your Visa gift card by contacting customer support here, and you can keep reading to learn how to use your card for your next purchase.
Using Your Visa Gift Card
Visa gift cards operate just like Visa credit cards, so the first step in any purchase is to make sure the business accepts Visa. Once you confirm this, you can use your card online or in person to complete a purchase. Additionally, Visa gift cards can be used via phone to complete purchases or make payments.
Online Purchases
When you make a purchase online, you can use your Visa gift card to pay for it by following the steps listed here.
- Prior to making the purchase, check with the online retailer to see if they accept Visa gift cards. Some will accept the Visa credit or debit card, but not gift cards, so this step is vital.
- Once you confirm the retailer accepts Visa gift cards, add your item to your shopping cart, then proceed to checkout.
- Where you are prompted to enter payment method, add your Visa gift card's 16-digit number and three-digit card verification number (CVN).
- If required to add the name on the card, type "Gift Card."
- Place the order to complete the process. Note: if your gift card doesn't cover the entire purchase amount, your payment method may be rejected, so it's important to make sure you have enough on your card for the entire purchase to avoid this.
In-Store Purchases
Visa gift cards can also be used to complete purchase in-store. When checking out at the register, use the Visa gift card the same way you would any Visa credit or debit card. Some retailers may require you present the card to the clerk to complete the purchase, or the clerk may need to manually enter the card's 16-digit number and three-digit CVN.
Telephone Purchases or Payments
Some utility company's or other businesses that allow telephone payments will accept a Visa gift card as the payment method. Confirm the agency does accept the gift card, then provide the customer service representative with the card number and CVN to use it to make a payment or purchase an item.
Using your Visa gift card is easy, and the majority of retailer and agency that accept Visa will honor a Visa gift card. For more details, information or assistance, call Visa customer support here.
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