Amazon doesn't directly let you use Visa gift cards. To use a Visa gift card on Amazon, you essentially have to trick the site into thinking you're adding another credit or debit card onto your account, and not using a gift card at all. First, make sure the gift card has been activated. This should have happened at the time of the sale. You might have received a gift receipt or a card holder
confirming its activated status, but you can also call the phone number on the back of the card. Next, check the card's balance. This is especially important if you have already used it, as gift cards often have activation fees. That $50 card may actually have a $49 balance. You'll need to know the exact dollar and cent number, so don't skip this step. To get started, go to
Amazon's homepage on your computer. 1. Click Accounts and Lists, located toward the top-right corner of the screen. 2.
Click Your payments. 3. Under the words Add a payment method click the button labeled Add a credit card or debit card, located under Credit or debit
cards. 4. Add the info exactly as shown on the card, meaning the card number, expiration date, and the name, which may be A Gift for You or some other short statement. 5.
Enter your address when prompted even though the card is not technically associated with any location. 6. The next time you shop on Amazon, make sure to select the gift card you loaded as your payment method — you can identify it by the last four digits of the card. It's kind of annoying that you can't use a gift card along with another mode of payment, right? To get around this you can use your card's balance
to buy an Amazon gift card that you give to yourself, and that can be used for anything on the site and combined freely with another payment method.Make sure your Visa gift card is activated and ready
Loading a Visa gift card on Amazon
Other hacks for using Visa gift cards on Amazon
You can also reload gift cards on Amazon, which can make them easier to use on the site. To do that, you'd go to the Accounts and Lists tab on the homescreen, followed by Gift Cards.
Select Gift Cards. Devon Delfino/InsiderFrom there, you can select the yellow Reload your Balance button, located toward the top of the page.
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If you have a gift card that you’d like to redeem, you may wonder whether you can use it to buy another gift card from Walmart.
You cannot use a gift card to buy another gift card at Walmart. You can only use the gift card to purchase something in-store or online.
However, you can buy other gift cards at Walmart, including Visa, specialty, e-gift cards, seasonal, physical, hotel and travel gift cards and so on.
Contents
- 1 What Can You Buy With A Walmart Gift Card?
- 2 Advantages of Using Walmart Gift Cards
- 3 How to Pay Using Walmart Gift Cards at Walmart
- 4 FAQs
- 5 Conclusion
What Can You Buy With A Walmart Gift Card?
Here are some items you can buy at Walmart with a Walmart gift card.
- Electronics
- Household and home improvement items
- Sports and outdoor items
- Toys and video games
- Baby supplies
- Cleaning and sanitary items
- Food and dairy items
- Clothes, shoes, and accessories
- Pet supplies
Below are some items you cannot buy with a Walmart gift card.
- Other gift cards
- Tobacco
- Alcohol
- Firearms
- Lottery tickets
Advantages of Using Walmart Gift Cards
Here are some of the advantages that come with using Walmart gift cards:
- They do not expire – you can redeem your Walmart gift cards any time, no matter the expiry date printed on the card
- You can use multiple gift cards at once – you can combine several gift cards to pay for a single order
- You can use Walmart gift cards at different locations – You can use Walmart gift cards to shop in-store at or online at Walmart, Walmart Marketplace, Sam’s Club locations, and select Murphy fuel stations
- Walmart gift card buy–back program – you can sell your unwanted cards through Walmart’s buy-back program in partnership with CardCash
How to Pay Using Walmart Gift Cards at Walmart
You can use your Walmart gift card to pay for your purchases in-store. If you have a physical gift card, you can present it to the cashier during checkout.
You can also swipe it at a self-checkout station to pay for your purchases. If you have an e-gift card, scan the barcode at the cash register to complete payment.
To use the Walmart gift card while shopping online, follow the steps below:
- Log in to your Walmart account to start shopping
- Add items to your cart
- Once done, click on checkout
- Go to Payment Methods
- Select Gift card
- Choose whether to add a new card or use those saved on your account
- Any cards you add will appear in your purchase summary
- Click on Apply to complete the transaction
If your total purchases are less than the gift card amount, you can use the balance in your subsequent purchases. However, if the total order amount exceeds the gift card value, you may need to combine several gift cards or pay the difference with your credit or debit card.
FAQs
Can you buy a Walmart gift card online?
Yes, you can buy a Walmart gift card online. To do so, go to the Walmart gift card page and select your preferred gift card.
How many Walmart gift cards can you use at a time?
You can use up to four Walmart gift cards per order. If your order amount is more, you can use cash or credit card to clear the balance.
Are Walmart gift cards reloadable?
You can reload your Walmart gift card online at Walmart.com or a Walmart store. You can also reload it through Walmart cash-back rewards.
Can you get cash back from a Walmart gift card?
Walmart does not allow cash back on its gift cards. You can only get cash back if your state laws require gift cards to be redeemable for cash.
Conclusion
You cannot use one gift card to buy another gift card at Walmart. You can, however, purchase other types of gift cards at Walmart, including Visa, travel, restaurant, e-gift cards, gaming, specialty gift cards and so on.
Walmart gift cards do not expire, and you can use up to four cards for a single purchase. You can also reload your Walmart gift card balance online or in-store. However, you cannot get cash-back on a Walmart gift card unless provided for by law in your state.