How to Check Balance on an Active Gift Card
Gift cards are a great way to take the pressure off of picking out gifts for friends and family. They can also help you stay within your budget and avoid overspending.
If you have a Visa gift card, you can easily check its balance by visiting the brand’s website or by calling the company. The terms and conditions of each card should be printed on the back, including a toll-free phone number for balance inquiries.
Online
Checking the balance on a gift card is easy and convenient. To do so, simply visit the merchant’s website, enter your gift card information and you will be redirected to a page that tells you how much is left on your gift card. Be sure to write down your card’s balance so you can remember it the next time you are ready to shop. If the merchant does not have a website or you do not want to use their online service, you can still check your card’s balance by calling them or going into their physical location. Checking the balance on a gift card can help you avoid purchasing items that are more than what is on your card. This will save you money and prevent you from having to return an item.
Phone
If you have a gift card but don’t know how much is left on it, you can easily check its balance by phone. Simply call the company whose gift card you have, either through their customer service number or their balance inquiry number. This will give you the balance of your card and will also tell you whether or not it can be used online or in-store.
To use this service, you will need to have your gift card number and PIN available. Once you have them, you will be redirected to a new web page where you can enter your gift card information. You will need to have your 19-digit gift card number and 4-digit security code ready before proceeding. activate visa gift card
Another option is to head over to the brand’s website and locate a ‘Gift Card’ tab or section. Most companies will provide a form where you can type in your card details and see its balance. This can be faster than calling a customer service representative and is also a great way to avoid confusion when you’re looking up the balance of an unfamiliar card.
In-Store
If there is a website listed on the back of your card, you can visit their website to check your balance online. Enter your 19-digit card number and 4-digit security code to get a readout of your gift card balance. You can also call the merchant directly to check your balance over the phone. Keep in mind that your gift card balance will change after each purchase you make with it. Be sure to write down your balance or save it on your mobile device so you can remember how much is left.
Mobile App
Gift cards are a great way to help friends and family buy exactly what they want, taking the guesswork out of buying presents. However, if you don’t know how much is left on the card or how to check its balance, you could find yourself stuck at the checkout and unable to pay for your purchase.
Thankfully, most retailers have websites on which you can check your gift card balance. Simply head to the brand’s website and search for a 'Gift Card' tab or FAQ page. Once you find the page, type your card number and PIN into the fields provided on the page to get a readout of how much is remaining on your gift card.
If you don’t have the time to visit a website, flip your card over to the black card strip and locate their phone number and customer service department. Many companies print a toll free phone number on their cards, or direct customers to call a specific number for balance inquiries.
Another way to check your gift card balance is with the Manage My Card app, which is available for free download1 on iOS and Android. Once downloaded, users can easily sign in with their phone number or touch the camera to use their fingerprint for fast and secure registration. They can also track their spending with instant access to pending and posted transactions. Plus, they can set text1 or email alerts to keep an eye on their balances and transaction history.
When using the app, buyers can quickly and securely check their gift card balance by scanning a QR code on their physical or digital eGift card, entering their 16-digit card number manually or using a barcode scanner to scan the card to enter the details. They can then choose to leave the card with its current balance, load an additional amount or clear the balance.
If you have a Square Online or in-store account, you can also see your gift card balance on the checkout screen when processing an invoice for purchases made with the card. This is particularly helpful for businesses that accept gift cards but may not use a Square point of sale device.