Buy a Visa Gift Card

Visa Gift Card Tips

Fees:  In addition to purchase fees, Visa may have a dormancy fee charged against the cards balance after 12 consecutive months of non-use.  Be sure and check the back of your card for applicable fees.

Expiration:  Most Visa gift cards have a 7-year expiration date printed on the front.  If you had made a purchase within 12 months of the expiration date and the card has expired, generally you can obtain a new card with the remaining balance.

Reward Cards:  There is a big difference between gift cards and Visa reward cards.  A reward card is allowed to have a shorter expiration date (typically 6 or 12 months) and once expired, the funds may no longer be accessible. 

Cash Access:  Visa gift and most reward cards do not allow for cash access at an ATM or at checkout while shopping.

Online Use:  You can use a gift card to make a purchase online, but you may first be required to register the card at the website listed on the card back, and your purchase cannot exceed the amount on the card.

Support:  Visa does not sell or support their gift cards.  Banks or resellers handle all sales & customer support. Check the back of the card for a website and/or phone number to support inquires.  They are generally only good for use in the United States (where the card is issued), member FDIC, and where Visa debit cards are accepted. All details are spelled out in the cardholder agreement, including lost or stolen cards.