How do I pay with a prepaid visa on eBay?
Emma Miller
Updated on February 13, 2026
Accepted Solutions (1)
- eBay gift cards are applied to payments during checkout when you are purchasing something.
- They cannot be added to your account ahead of time.
- ( 1 ) On the first page of checkout, select Paypal as your payment method.
- ( 2 ) A small window will appear for you to log in to your Paypal account.
Does eBay accept prepaid MasterCard?
You can pay for most items on eBay using a credit or debit card. You’ll see the available payment methods on the listing and at checkout. You can pay for most items on eBay with Visa, Mastercard or American Express. If you have any questions about paying for your items, you can always contact the seller.
Can you use 2 gift cards on eBay?
You can use up to 4 gift card and/or promotion codes per transaction. The codes include eBay gift cards, eBay Bucks, and coupons. Gift cards are linked to your account on the first use. Once you use it, your card cannot be used with another eBay account.
How many gift cards can you use on eBay?
four Gift Cards
Further, you may only redeem a maximum of four Gift Cards in any single transaction (and fewer if you are redeeming Gift Cards in combination with other redemption codes, such as coupons or vouchers).
Is it safe to pay by credit card on eBay?
The safest way to shop on eBay is to use a credit card whether through PayPal or direct through the seller’s merchant account. eBay Buyer Protection covers your entire purchase.
Can you use a prepaid Visa gift card on eBay?
Visa credit cards and bank debit cards usually work. I only use prepaid Visa Gift Cards through PayPal on Ebay. What I’ve learned is that they can not be used outside the USA, so check and see if the seller is located in the US. If they are, thanks cards should work. Hopefully this is the problem. If not, I’m not sure what else could be wrong.
Can you pay with a credit card on eBay?
On any item where a seller accepts PayPal, you can pay with Visa, Mastercard or Amex in eBay checkout. Each listing will show which payment methods a seller accepts, and you can always contact the seller if you have any questions. Here’s how to pay for an eBay purchase using a card:
When do prepaid cards not work on eBay?
Again, the only time they don’t work is when I’m using them on eBay. 04-27-2016 11:42 AM – edited 04-27-2016 11:45 AM I have no basis for this, but I would suggest that since eBay requires a single funding source for a payment, Paypal can’t pay for your purchase by combining multiple cash cards. Again, this is just a guess on my part.
Can a prepaid Visa card be used on PayPal?
YES you can use prepaid VISA, Mastercard and American Express cards. They DO NOT have to be reloadable. Simply check out as a “paypal guest” and use a different email address from the one linked to your paypal. On the checkout page, there is a tab to switch to prepaid giftcards. I use this feature regularly.