Q&A for How to Get a Visa Gift Card

The maximum is $500, but you can buy unlimited cards.

No, you must be 18 or older to get one. Debit cards may work if you are fourteen, but the money is usually transferred from your parents' bank account.

Visa gift cards can be used like debit cards.

For security reasons, your card has to arrive first, and you will probably be required to do online/phone activation.

Usually it's activated at checkout when purchased. If not, there should be a phone number and website on the card that you can call or visit to activate the card.

Yes, you can use this, as long as you are purchasing something that does not require I.D. such as alcohol or adult products.

No, you can go to a grocery store and buy one with cash, no I.D. is required.

If it says that it is ATM compatible on the back, then yes. If nothing is listed, don't risk it.

Write your own name. It says cardholder on the card but you put your own name/parent's name if you’re a minor.

No, there shouldn't be anything taken out of your balance. If so your card may be compromised.

You usually just purchase a Visa gift card, and the amount you purchased is the set balance. You cannot reload money onto most gift cards.

Yes, you can, as U.S Costcos accept all Visa cards. Here are some other payment methods at Costco: cash, Costco shop cards, personal checks from Costco members, and a travelers check.

You usually have to be 18 to get a Visa card. But, you can get a Visa card for a child under 18 as an authorized user on your account.

When you're paying at a restaurant, you'll have to do some extra quick math. Next time tell the server to put about $40 dollars on the prepaid card towards the meal, and pay the remaining $60 with another card or cash. Then use the remaining $10 on the prepaid card for a different purchase.