How to activate your Visa Gift card

Many Visa Gift cards are activated upon purchase and ready to use. However, if yours requires activation, you’ll typically see a sticker with instructions and a toll-free phone number

Where to use your Visa Gift card

You can use your gift card anywhere Visa is accepted, supermarket, gas station and even online. And you can make purchases up to the amount that’s on the card

Using your Visa Gift card in stores and online

In a store, you’ll just slide or insert your Visa card to pay. For an online checkout, you’ll enter your Visa gift card’s 16-digit number, expiration date and CVV in the appropriate form field.

Making returns with a gift card

Even if there’s no balance left, you’ll want to hold onto your Visa Gift card. If you ever need to make a return, you’ll need to show the card.

How do I use my Visa Gift card online?

When you’re ready to check out keep your Visa card handy and then, in the online form, fill in your 16-digit card number, expiration date and CVV number. You’ll want to make sure that your gift card’s balance is enough to cover the amount of your purchase.

Visa Prepaid cards are easy to use

Step 1: Activate and load

Getting started with your Visa Prepaid card is easy. All you need to do is:-

• Activate it online or by phone
• Load it online or in-person
• Set up direct deposit

Step 2: Use

Count on Visa’s Zero Liability policy* everywhere Visa Debit cards are accepted.

• Pay your bills
• Get gas and groceries
• Shop in stores and online
• Dine out and more

Step 3: Reload

There’s a variety of ways to deposit checks, load cash and more — online or in-person.

• Use your mobile device
• Set up direct deposit
• Visit any ReadyLink location