To use a Visa Gift Card on Amazon, you can either add it to your Amazon Pay balance or use it as a credit card while making payments on Amazon.
Adding your Visa gift card provides the convenience of a flexible payment method and simplifies management. It functions just like any regular debit or credit card.
The Visa Gift Card helps you stick to your budget since it is non-reloadable and does not permit ATM withdrawals.
Your Visa gift card can be used in two simple ways: as a payment option or by reloading your Amazon balance. By avoiding common mistakes while using your Visa gift card, you will maximize your Amazon shopping experience.
| Note: Amazon does not allow you to combine a gift card with a regular debit/ credit card or other payment methods in one order. |
Method 1: Adding a Visa Gift Card as a Payment Option
This approach operates like a standard Visa debit or credit card and will be permanently saved to your Amazon account.
Step 1: Confirm the Active Status and a Valid Balance
First, ensure the card is activated. You can normally do this online at the card issuer’s website or by calling the toll-free number on the back of your card.
Step 2: Sign up/ Log in to Your Amazon Account
Sign up or log in at Amazon.com with your email address and password. You must be signed in to view your account settings and payment options.
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Your Payments’
Hover over ‘Accounts & Lists’ in the top-right corner and choose ‘Your Payments.’ This allows you to view your Amazon Wallet, where you can add or edit payment options.
Step 4: Press ‘Add the Payment Method’
In the Wallet tab, press the ‘Add a Credit or Debit Card’ button. This is where you will provide your Visa gift card details.
Step 5: Provide Visa Card Details
Carefully enter the cardholder’s name, 6-digit Visa card number, expiration date, and billing address. You can also use the card issuer’s address as your billing address. Ensure all details match your bank records to avoid errors.
Step 6: Save and Confirm
After entering your information, click ‘Add your Card.’ Amazon will perform a brief verification with your bank to confirm the card’s validity. You can also set this card as your default, ensuring it appears on top during checkout.
Method 2: Reload Your Amazon Balance with Your Visa Gift Card
Step 1: Confirm the Active Status and a Valid Balance
First, ensure the card is activated. You can normally do this online at the card issuer’s website or by calling the toll-free number on the back of your card.
Step 2: Sign up/ Log in to Your Amazon Account
Sign up or log in at Amazon.com with your email address and password. You must be signed in to view your account settings and payment options.
Step 3: Go to the ‘Gift Cards’ Section
In the top-right corner, find ‘Accounts & Lists’ and click on ‘Gift Cards.’ This section allows you to purchase gift cards for your friends and family with any eligible Visa card.
Step 4: Select ‘Reload Your Balance’
Click on ‘Reload Your Balance’ and enter the amount you wish to add to your Amazon Balance. Ensure it does not exceed the available balance on the Visa gift Card.
Step 5: Enter the Visa Gift Card Details
Click ‘Add a Payment Method’ during the reload process, then input the Visa Gift Card information as prompted.
Step 6: Complete the Reload
Click ‘Reload’ to finalise the transaction. The funds will now be added to your Amazon account balance and will be available for use.
How to Use Your Visa Gift Card for Purchases on Amazon?
After successfully adding your Visa gift card, using it during checkout is also very simple:
- Step 1: Add Items to your Cart: Shop at Amazon and select ‘Add to Cart’ on the items you wish to purchase.
- Step 2: Proceed to Checkout: Select the Cart icon in the top-right corner and select ‘Proceed to Checkout.’
- Step 3: Choose Payment Method: On the payment page, select the Visa gift card you’ve added as a payment option or use the Amazon gift card balance you reloaded onto it. If you have multiple cards, look out for the final four digits of your Visa gift card.
- Step 4: Confirm Shipping and Review Order: Choose your shipping address and review the final amount. Ensure your payment method is correct.
- Step 5: Place Your Order: Click Place Your Order to complete the transaction. You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly.
Common Issues While Using a Visa Gift Card on Amazon
Visa gift cards provide a convenient and versatile payment option on Amazon. While the process is simple, a few common mistakes can happen:
- Card Declined Errors: This may occur if the billing address is different from the one you filed with your bank or if the card has expired or is blocked by the bank. Always double-check your entries.
- Insufficient Balance on Gift Cards: Attempting to utilize the entire value of a Visa card can cause it to fall when pre-authorization holds occur. It’s safer to reload slightly less.
- International Card Restrictions: International Visa cards can be restricted because of geographic limitations or foreign currency compatibility.
- Verification Delays: Occasionally, Amazon or your bank flags the transaction for verification, which can delay adding the card. Monitor your email or bank notifications.
- Wrong Card Type Selection: If you choose the incorrect type (e.g., MasterCard instead of Visa), the system can reject your entry. Double-check the logo and card type.
Conclusion
Applying a Visa gift card to Amazon may not be as easy as applying a standard debit or credit card, but it’s certainly doable and convenient once you learn the correct way. Replenishing your Amazon balance is the best way to cash in the entire amount of a Visa gift card.
By going down a few more steps, such as activating the card, checking the balance, and reloading the card, you can redeem your gift card as Amazon credit. Whether you are using a subscription balance or piling up multiple cards, this process ensures that everything is utilized.
FAQs
Can you use multiple Visa gift cards on one Amazon purchase?
No, you cannot, but you can add each gift card to your Amazon account and use it for your purchases.
What happens if my Visa gift card balance is less than my purchase total?
Firstly, recharge the same amount to your Amazon gift card balance initially, and then pay th remaining amount through some other mode of payment.
Can I convert a Visa gift card to Amazon?
Yes, you can do it by reloading your Amazon balance with a gift card.
Why is my Vanilla gift card not working on Amazon?
It could be inactive, have an incorrect billing ZIP code, or lack funds. Try reloading your Amazon balance rather than applying it directly at checkout.
