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. First, make sure the gift card has been activated. This should have happened at the time of the sale. You might have received a gift receipt or a card holder
confirming its activated status, but you can also call the phone number on the back of the card. Next, check the card's balance. This is especially important if you have already used it, as gift cards often have activation fees. That $50 card may actually have a $49 balance. You'll need to know the exact dollar and cent number, so don't skip this step. To get started, go to
Amazon's homepage on your computer. 1. Click Accounts and Lists, located toward the top-right corner of the screen. 2.
Click Your payments. 3. Under the words Add a payment method click the button labeled Add a credit card or debit card, located under Credit or debit
cards. 4. Add the info exactly as shown on the card, meaning the card number, expiration date, and the name, which may be A Gift for You or some other short statement. 5. Enter your address when prompted even though the card is not technically associated with any location. 6. The next time you shop on Amazon, make sure to select the gift card you loaded as your payment method — you can identify it by the last four digits of the card. Other hacks for using Visa gift cards on AmazonIt's kind of annoying that you can't use a gift card along with another mode of payment, right? To get around this you can use your card's balance to buy an Amazon gift card that you give to yourself, and that can be used for anything on the site and combined freely with another payment method. You can also reload gift cards on Amazon, which can make them easier to use on the site. To do that, you'd go to the Accounts and Lists tab on the homescreen, followed by Gift Cards. Select Gift Cards. Devon Delfino/InsiderFrom there, you can select the yellow Reload your Balance button, located toward the top of the page. Click Reload your Balance. Devon Delfino/Insider
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The possibilities for spending your prepaid cards are truly endless, but here are some things you should consider before using them.
No matter how you choose to spend your reward, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you can spend stress-free using an awesome digital reward. If you’re interested in offering a Visa Prepaid Card as part of your employee or customer rewards or incentives program you can request a demo here. Written by Carie Esquenazi: For the past four years, Carie Esquenazi, a Customer Support Specialist at Tango Card, has been on both the English and Spanish support lines. She helps our recipients and customers send and receive our rewards in the easiest way possible. She’s passionate about customer service, diversity, and inclusion and currently serves on our DEI committee. When she’s not working she enjoys acting, writing, photography, dancing, and baking. Carie was kind enough to lend her support and expertise to write this blog. Want more thought leadership from Tango Card? Sign up here to be alerted when we post new content, host webinars, and speak at events. Written by Ellen Rex Ellen has called many states and a few countries home but has resided in southern California for the past year. She is the Content Marketing Specialist at Tango Card, where she spends her days creating the latest blog, video, or social content. When she isn't writing, Ellen enjoys hiking in the southern California mountains, reading the latest #BookTok find, and playing with her dog, Koda. Where do I redeem my Visa Gift Card?The Visa Gift Card can be used at any retail outlet where Visa is accepted, also online & over the phone. Some retailers may choose not to accept this gift card, so check with the retailer first.
How do I use my Visa gift card as credit or debit?How does my Visa Gift Card work? To make a purchase, make sure you know the amount remaining on the card then select credit and sign for the purchase. 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.
Do you have to activate a Visa debit gift card?Enjoy the Benefits of your Visa Gift Card!
You must activate your card and choose a PIN prior to usage.
Can you redeem a Visa gift card to your bank?You can link your gift card to PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App and forward the money to your bank account. This is the cheapest way to exchange gift cards for cash. The more expensive ways include selling the gift card on a specialized website or mobile app, or even an exchange kiosk in your mall.
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