How do I activate a Visa gift card online?

Activating Your Card Online. Visit the activation link listed on the sticker on front of your card. If you don’t feel like making a phone call, you can usually activate your gift card online. There should be an activation link listed either on back of your card or on the sticker on the front of your card.

Do you have to activate a visa gift card before using it online?

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. Be sure to sign in the designated area on the back before making your first purchase.

How do I know if my Vanilla gift card is activated?

If your Gift Card was purchased at VanillaGift.com, in most cases, the Card is ready for use immediately. You can also activate your Gift Card and check the balance at or by calling the toll-free number listed on the back of your Card.

Why is my vanilla visa being declined Online?

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.

How long does it take for a visa Gift Card to activate?

What to Expect After You Activate a Gift Card. After you activate the gift card, it should be ready to use. I have seen some cases where a gift card issuer imposes a waiting period after purchase, meaning the gift card may not be usable for up to 24-48 hours even though it has been activated.

Where can I get a vanilla Visa card?

Vanilla Visa®Gift Cards are issued by The Bancorp Bank, MetaBank®, and Sutton Bank, Members FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See the back of your card for issuing bank. Vanilla Discover®gift cards are issued by The Bancorp Bank.

Who is the issuer of a Visa gift card?

The Visa Gift card is issued by a bank pursuant to terms and conditions determined by the bank and that create a contract between the cardholder and the bank. The bank that issues the Visa Gift card is referred to as the card issuer. Can I use my Visa Gift card for online or phone purchases? Yes.

Where do I go to Activate my Visa gift card?

At GiftCards.com, for example, you can enter a name and address when you activate your gift card. Other companies require you call the telephone number on the back of the card to do the same thing. Please Note: Sometimes consumers mistakenly think that they can register Visa gift cards on any Visa gift card site.

What happens if your Visa gift card is not working?

Inactive cards will be declined if used for payment because the associated bank accounts are not ready to be used. Think of the hundreds of gift cards found on racks at the grocery store. Until the cards are loaded (or rather the accounts associated with the gift cards are loaded), the plastic has no value.