How to Use the Remaining Balance on a Visa Gift Card

Visa gift cards are perfect for holidays and birthdays.

Visa gift cards are one of the most common ways in which individuals choose to give money as a gift for birthdays or holidays. Visa gift cards are a secure way to ensure an individual receives money intended for them. When it comes time to use the remaining balance on a Visa gift card, there is a simple process you must undergo to ensure you use the total balance.

Instructions

1. Turn the Visa gift card over to view the information on the back. Locate the 1-800 number for balance inquiries.

2. Call the 1-800 number on the back of the card. Input the card number when prompted. Select that you want the card balance and write the total amount on the back of the card.

3. Purchase an item at a store or restaurant. When going through the checkout process, inform the clerk that you want to use the amount written on the back of the card. The clerk will type in the total amount and run the credit card, creating a zero balance.

4. Pay the remaining balance with an alternate payment method.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not run the card through the ATM for a balance inquiry. Each time the card runs through the machine, it temporarily charges a dollar.

References

• Visa Gift Card: FAQs