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Can you use a Visa gift card for in game purchases?

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Sophia Koch

Updated on February 17, 2026

You will have to register your gift card and provide your name and address with the bank or institution that issued it before you can use it to make purchases at the iTunes store. Few, if any, online stores will let you make purchases with a Visa or MasterCard gift card that has not been registered.

Can I use a Visa gift card for recurring payments?

You should not use your Visa Gift card for recurring bill payments, such as your monthly telephone or cable bill. For recurring bill payment transactions please use your Visa Credit, Visa Debit or Visa Reloadable Prepaid cards instead.

Can you buy alcohol with a Visa gift card?

You can buy alcohol with a gift card at many chain retailers as long as you are at least the minimum drinking age.

What is the maximum amount for a Visa gift card?

MAX Visa® Reloadable Card Purchase the MAX Visa Reloadable Card for only $4.99, and load the card with as little as $25 or as much as $3,000. The maximum balance allowed on the card is $3,000.

Can you turn a Visa gift card into cash?

Can I get Cash Back from a Visa Gift Card? If you have a Visa gift card and are wondering if you can get cash from it, the short answer is probably not. Though the two cards are similar, only prepaid cards can be used to get cash from an ATM or to get “cash back” from a merchant. Gift cards cannot.

Can you pay for a purchase with a Visa gift card?

To make a purchase greater than the balance on your Visa Gift card, a merchant may accept a second payment method (credit card, debit card, cash or cheque) to cover the difference if their policy allows. When making your purchase, tell the merchant in advance how much to deduct from your Visa Gift card and how you will pay for the difference.

What does electronic use only mean on Visa gift cards?

You will notice on some cards the phrase “ELECTRONIC USE ONLY” printed on the front of the card. This means that your card must be swiped through an electronic terminal at a retail store in order to complete a purchase transaction.

How long does it take for a Visa gift card to be credited?

If a merchant cancels a purchase transaction for you, it may take three to seven business days for the cancellation to show up on your Visa Gift card record and for the funds to be credited to your card and available for use.

Is there an expiration date on my Visa gift card?

Your card may have expired. Check the expiry date printed on the front of your card. (It’s important to note that while your card may have expired, the funds remaining on the card do not expire.