How to Use a Visa Gift Card With PayPal
Ever had a problem finishing off the last bit of available balance on a gift card? By connecting your card to a PayPal account, you can use it just like you would any other credit card. Most problems come up when people try to do this on a card they did not purchase themselves. If you make sure to attach your personal information to the card, then connecting it to PayPal is not a problem.
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Instructions
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Connect your name and address to the gift card. If you bought the card or received it as a reward, then you should be fine. Just go online to register the card. From this link you can choose the type of Visa gift card received, and then head to the appropriate website to complete registration. If you received it as a gift, call the person who bought the gift card and have them contact Visa and add your address and name to the card. This information is needed to verify you as the owner of the card in PayPal.
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Set up a PayPal account if you have not already. If you have an account with PayPal, simply log in.
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Click on the "Profile" tab and choose to "Add Credit Card."
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Enter the Visa card information and the address now connected with the card. You will be taken to another screen to confirm.
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Select the option either to make this your primary funding source or leave it as secondary. Once you have finished selecting, you should be able to pay for items using the Visa gift card attached to your PayPal account.
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Tips & Warnings
If PayPal cannot verify the name and address, they will go through an expanded use enrollment process. In this case, it will be impossible to verify the card.
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This is bullshit guys!
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I tried and it wouldent work.
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I'll try this today.
