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How to check your Visa Gift card balance

Start by looking at the back of your gift card. Typically, you’ll find a toll-free number you can call to discover your balance. Or you can check your balance by visiting the card issuer’s site and entering your card’s 16-digit number and security code.

Getting started with Visa Gift cards

How to activate your Visa Gift card

Many Visa Gift cards are activated upon purchase and ready to use. However, if yours requires activation, you’ll typically see a sticker with instructions and a toll-free phone number.

Where to use your Visa Gift card

You can use your gift card anywhere Visa is accepted, supermarket, gas station and even online. And you can make purchases up to the amount that’s on the card.

Using your Visa Gift card in stores and online

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.

Making returns with a gift card

Even if there’s no balance left, you’ll want to hold onto your Visa Gift card. If you ever need to make a return, you’ll need to show the card.

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If you have an Apple Gift Card, you can check the balance online. If you have an App Store & iTunes gift card and you already redeemed it, check your Apple Account balance.

Check the balance of your Apple Gift Card

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Check the balance of your App Store & iTunes gift card

After you redeem an App Store & iTunes gift card, learn how to check your Apple Account balance.

Published Date: May 27, 2022

How do I check my gift card balance?

Start by looking at the back of your gift card. Typically, you'll find a toll-free number you can call to discover your balance. Or you can check your balance by visiting the card issuer's site and entering your card's 16-digit number and security code.

Can I check gift card balance online?

To check the balance on a gift card, go to the website listed on the back of the card. Then, enter the relevant information, such as your card's number and the expiration date. Next, click "Submit," and view your balance on the next page.