Can you order off Amazon with a Visa gift card?

You can use a prepaid Visa gift card to make purchases on Amazon, but you have to work around the system to make it happen. Amazon will not allow split payments between gift cards loaded onto an account and other payment methods, so you have to line up the price of your purchases with your gift card balance.
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How do you add a Visa gift card to Amazon?

How to use a Visa Gift Card on Amazon?
  1. Open Amazon Homepage and click on the 'Your Account' tab from the dropdown menu.
  2. Scroll down to Amazon Pay and click on 'Add Gift Card to your balance'
  3. The user will be presented with two options, either to add a gift card or add money to your gift card.
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Will Amazon accept a prepaid Visa card?

Amazon accepts Prepaid VISA Card

Unlike any other debit or credit card, Amazon accepts prepaid VISA cards for online shopping. It just demands the necessary details like card number, expiry date to store in its database for a future order, or making a purchase.
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Can I order stuff online with a Visa gift card?

If you have a Visa gift card, it is an excellent option for shopping online. Generally, these cards are given as a gift, and you can use them in any online store such as a Visa debit or credit card. The difference is that the gift card has a limited amount of money charged to the account.
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Can you use gift card and card Amazon?

Restrictions on Prepaid Cards

They can't be combined with credit cards on a single order. Amazon.com doesn't support entering the three-digit CVV code normally found on the back of some cards. If the code is required by the issuing bank, payments may not process successfully.
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How To Add a VISA Gift Card Balance to Your Amazon Account



Why is Amazon not letting me use my gift card balance?

If you're having problems to redeem your gift card, visit Redeem a Gift Card. Also, check the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions to make sure your that your order meets the rules and restrictions for paying with a gift card. Amazon.com Gift Cards can only be used on Amazon.com.
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How do I use a vanilla Visa gift card on Amazon?

How To Use A Visa Gift Card On Amazon
  1. Go to Amazon's 'Reload Your Balance' page.
  2. Enter the amount on your Visa gift card into the custom amount box (see arrow in image below).
  3. Sign in to your account during checkout; this step may be skipped if you're already logged into your Amazon account.
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Why is my Visa gift card 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.
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Why can't I use my Visa gift card online?

If you have a problem using your gift card for online or telephone purchases, the most likely reason is that the merchant's fraud screening process is matching the billing information entered at checkout with the billing information on your gift card account. If the addresses don't match, the card may decline.
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Can I use a vanilla gift card on Amazon?

Vanilla gift cards can be used in all stores where Mastercard is accepted. However, you can't use a Vanilla gift card directly on Amazon.
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How do I use a Visa Gift Card?

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.
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Can you use Visa gift cards on PayPal?

Yes. Anywhere in the U.S. where PayPal is accepted you can use prepaid gift cards that have a Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, or Discover® logo on it.
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How do I add a gift card to my Amazon account?

Click on your account and list after you logged in, choose gift card. Click redeem a gift card and enter the number (the claim code) on the back of the card. It will add it to your account and show you how much it's for.
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Where is the claim code on a vanilla visa gift card?

The claim code on a Visa gift card should be on the back of the card. Please note that you may have to scratch the protective film off the back to view the claim code. If you have a digital claim code, you should be able to find it in the confirmation email you received.
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Can I use multiple prepaid cards on Amazon?

You can split payment between one of the accepted credit or debit cards and an Amazon.com Gift Card, but you can't split payment among multiple cards.
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Where are Visa gift cards accepted online?

Typical options include credit or debit card, gift card, or PayPal. Enter in your Visa gift card information under 'Credit or Debit card'. This is because your Visa gift card is a pre-paid card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted, not a gift card specific to that retailer.
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What name do I put for a visa gift card?

Use Real Name and Current Address. When registering the gift card, enter your first and last name, just as you would on a credit card.
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Where is the CVV on a Visa gift card?

Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards have a three-digit CVV printed on the back of the card, usually next to the signature panel.
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Why does my Visa gift card ask for a PIN?

Although the PIN can't be used to retrieve money from a gift card at an ATM like a debit card, cardholders must present the PIN to check the card balance or get a replacement card.
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Do prepaid cards work for online purchases?

A prepaid debit card can be used for online purchases. It can make a more attractive gift than cash.
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Can Visa gift cards be hacked?

She says that sometimes the scammers take off the gummy or silver security strips (and buy replacements strips online) or they hack into the card system remotely. Either way, the thieves wait for you to activate the card. “As soon as that happens, they're able to ping it and drain that card,” Stokes said.
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Can u use Visa gift cards on Ebay?

Yes & no. To use your VISA gift card online, you need to register it. Check the back of the card for instructions. Once registered, you can add it to your Paypal account Wallet as a prepaid card.
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