If you chose the option to have a Visa Gift Card mailed to you, please refer to this article to gain insights into the activation, usage, and management of your gift card.
Our prepaid Visa Gifts card are issued by our sister site, PerfectGift.com. This site is where you can activate and manage your gift card.
Activation
Prior to using your card, you must activate your card here. To do so, you will need your 16-digit card number and 3-digit CVV code (found on the back of your card).
PIN
For in-store debit transactions using your prepaid card, a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) is required.
If a PIN is not set, you can alternatively swipe the card as a credit transaction. In the case of a debit transaction, click the green button on the keypad to bypass this step.
You can set your PIN during the card activation process using the link above. If you ever need to update your PIN, you can do so when checking your card's balance.
Check Balance
To check your card's balance and view a detailed transaction history, please visit https://www.perfectgift.com/check-balance. This platform will display the remaining balance on your card along with a comprehensive overview of your card's transactions.
Using your card
Your prepaid Visa card is accepted everywhere that Visa is welcomed, both online and in-store within the United States. Here are some things to keep in mind:
This card is designed for one-time purchases only. Many bill pay, subscription services, or recurrent payments do not accept prepaid cards for transactions.
Additionally, while most service merchants (like restaurants, hotels, food delivery, salons, gas stations, etc.) should accept your card, they might impose a 20% pre-authorization charge that will be held for a few business days. In some cases, this additional charge may cause your card to decline due to insufficient funds. To avoid this, we recommend using this card for regular purchases only.
It's important to note that this card is valid only within the United States and cannot be used for online purchases that exceed the balance, cash withdrawals, purchases of other gift cards or added to Apple Pay/Wallet.
For more information on using your card, please visit https://perfectgiftsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us.