Where can I use a prepaid Visa card?

Most prepaid cards have a network logo (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) and can be used anywhere that brand is accepted. Some examples include grocery stores, department stores, gas stations, hotels, and for online shopping.
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Can you use prepaid Visa gift cards anywhere?

Yes. You can use your Visa Gift Card anywhere Visa cards are accepted. Just always ensure that the remaining balance on your card will cover the amount of your planned purchases. If the remaining balance doesn't cover the entire transaction, let the merchant know how much funds you have remaining.
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Can I use a Visa prepaid card at a store?

Like debit cards, prepaid cards work at any merchant that accepts its payment network, such as Visa or Mastercard. They're safer and more convenient than using cash. Many prepaid debit cards don't require credit checks, so they're easy to get.
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Can you use a prepaid visa at an ATM?

Prepaid Cards Can Be Used

Visa also offers prepaid credit cards, which you can purchase for yourself and load with a certain amount of money. Because these credit cards come with a PIN, they can be used to withdraw money from ATMs.
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How do you get cash off a prepaid card?

At an ATM, just insert your prepaid card like any other bank card, and withdraw cash. Be aware that you could be charged a fee for every purchase or ATM visit, though it depends on how the issuer has structured the card.
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Understanding How Prepaid Cards Work



Can I take money out of a prepaid Visa card?

Can you withdraw cash from a prepaid Visa? You can withdraw cash from a prepaid Visa, with the card being treated the same way as any Visa debit card. This means that you can use the prepaid Visa to make purchases online or in-person, make bill payments and withdraw cash.
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Can I use a prepaid Visa card on Amazon?

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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Are prepaid credit cards accepted everywhere?

While you can use a regular/secured credit card almost anywhere, many locations do not accept prepaid cards. Some prepaid cards cannot be used outside the country where they were activated. So, if you bought the card in Canada, you might not be able to use it in the United States.
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How does a prepaid Visa card work?

A prepaid Visa debit card is a card that is preloaded with a set amount of money. You can use it to pay bills, withdraw cash or make purchases. Prepaid Visa debit cards aren't linked to a checking account like a traditional debit card — you can only spend the balance connected to the card.
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Do restaurants accept Visa gift cards?

How do I use my Visa Gift Dining Everywhere Gift Card? Your Card can be used to purchase food and drink at restaurants and bars everywhere in the US where Visa debit cards are accepted. Some restaurants may factor in an additional 20% (or more) to cover gratuity.
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Can you use prepaid VISA anywhere online?

Ways to use your card

Visa Reloadable Prepaid cards can be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted, in store or online. Some Prepaid cards are very similar to credit and debit cards and have Chip, Pin and even PayWave capabilities.
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Why can't I use a Visa Gift Card?

The most common reasons are that the card hasn't been activated, the cashier is running the wrong type of transaction, the dollar amount being charged is greater than the card's balance or the credit card processing machine is bumping up the charge amount to either place a hold on the card or to allow for a gratuity.
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Why are prepaid cards not accepted?

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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What are the disadvantages of prepaid cards?

Cons
  • Hidden fees. This is the biggest, most significant downside to prepaid cards and may outweigh all of the pros. ...
  • No interest. Money stored on prepaid cards does not accrue interest.
  • May not be safer than credit cards. ...
  • No credit-history boost.
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What is the difference between Visa debit and Visa prepaid card?

Debit card vs prepaid card

A debit card requires a bank account from where it gets the money you use to pay. A prepaid card doesn't require a bank account, but requires you to load money into the card before you use it.
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Is a prepaid Visa card a debit card?

Prepaid cards are technically a type of debit card. Issued by a financial institution or credit card company—Visa, MasterCard, and Discover all offer them—they are deposited or "loaded" with a certain amount of money. They then can be used in person or online to purchase items or pay bills.
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How do I transfer money from a prepaid card to my bank account?

You can typically transfer money from your prepaid card to your bank account online, by logging in to prepaid card's app or website. If your prepaid card does not allow transfers to bank accounts, you can use a third party service like MoneyGram to make the transfer.
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Does Home Depot accept prepaid Visa cards?

Home Depot accepts prepaid visa cards, which work similarly to gift cards. MasterCard, American Express, and Visa are currently accepted as prepaid cards at Home Depot. Home Depot gift cards are available at the following retailers: Walmart, Target, Staples, Amazon, and Kroger.
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Can you use a prepaid card 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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Can a Visa gift card be used 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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How do you add a Visa gift card to PayPal?

How to add a gift card to PayPal
  1. Go into your PayPal Wallet on a desktop computer. ...
  2. Click "Link a debit or credit card."
  3. Tap "Link a card manually" if given the option to link manually or through a bank.
  4. Enter the gift card information.
  5. Tap "Link Card."
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What prepaid cards work at ATM?

The following prepaid cards deliver the services you expect, including access to ATMs, without demanding a good credit score or a U.S. bank account.
  • Brinks Prepaid Mastercard. ...
  • PayPal Prepaid Mastercard® ...
  • NetSpend® Visa® Prepaid Card. ...
  • Playcard Prepaid Mastercard. ...
  • NetSpend® Visa® Prepaid Card.
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How do I transfer money from a Visa gift card to my bank account?

Get money for a voucher issued by a Gift Card Exchange Kiosk and then deposit it into your account. Choose an app or website to sell your gift card to that pays you through direct deposit, letting you then use the selling price as a way to transfer the Visa gift card to your bank account.
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How can I get money off a prepaid card without a card?

Ways to Withdraw Money Without a Debit Card
  1. Write Yourself a Check.
  2. Use Your Bank's Cardless ATM.
  3. Use a Prepaid Card.
  4. Use a Payment App from Your Smartphone.
  5. Emergency Cash Service.
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Are there places that don't accept Visa gift cards?

The only locations that will not accept the card are online gambling sites, PayPal, money wire transfer services (like Western Union), and adult websites. It cannot be used for recurring bill payment.
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