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Features and benefitsAn all-occasion giftGift it for birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations and more. Visa acceptanceWelcome everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the United States. Available in any denominationLoaded with the dollar amount you specify, from $25 to $500. Security
A lost or stolen Visa Gift Card can be replaced if you know the account number2.
Have you received a Visa Gift Card?Use your U.S. Bank Visa Gift Card at millions of locations. Register your card at usbankmyaccount.com to make an online purchase or balance inquiry anytime.
Reward your employees and customers with a U.S. Bank Rewards Card for business.The U.S. Bank Rewards Card rewards employees and customers with the flexibility to shop everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the United States, including online. Find out more about U.S. Bank Rewards Cards. Start of disclosure content Disclosures
Start of disclosure content The Visa Gift Card is issued by U.S. Bank National Association pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visa and Mastercard gift cards can be extremely useful tools to maximize rewards on credit card spend. These cards are sold both in fixed denominations and in variable-load forms where you can put anywhere between $20-$500 on the card. They are accepted almost everywhere that you can use credit or debit. Outside of periodic sales, there is almost always an activation fee on these cards, usually from $3.95-$7.95. Much of the points and miles world regards these gift cards as only being useful for “manufactured spend,” or MS, where the gift cards are somehow liquidated into cash or money orders that can then be deposited. However, there are many additional ways to use gift cards and they can be a great tool for anyone trying to maximize rewards on spending. Note – Banks have different levels of tolerance for spending on gift cards. It’s best to start off small and ramp up your spending over time. Amex, in particular, is very sensitive about GC purchases. Be very careful with how much and how often you buy, or you risk claw back, pop-up prison and potentially, shutdown. Regardless of how you use them, the first step is to find Visa or Mastercard gift cards that can be bought with a credit card, with low activation fees, and without risk of incurring cash-advance fees. This post solely focuses on options available within the United States. And even within the US, options will vary immensely by region, by county and by store. Updated 10/31/22 – Updated deals and increased activation fees for Staples, Office Depot and Lowe’s Visa and Mastercard gift cards can be useful tools to maximize points and miles earning
Ways to Use Gift Cards
Note that the vast majority of cards discussed below are PIN-enabled. It’s important to know the PIN, even if not intending to use it, as you sometimes will be prompted to enter the PIN in order to complete the purchase. In some cases the PIN is the last 4 digits of the card and in other cases you have to manually set it Current Visa and Mastercard PromotionsThere are often promotions to save on purchase or activation fees, or instant rebates on gift card purchases. Current promos (if any) are listed here:
Online Options for Gift Card PurchasesAmazon.com
BJ’s Wholesale Club (www.bjs.com)
GiantEagle.com
GiftCardGranny.com
GiftCards.com
GiftCardMall.com
HarrisTeeter.com
IncommIncentives.com
Kroger.com
Meijer.com
OfficeDepot.com
Quill.com
SamsClub.com
Simon Gift Cards Bulk program
Simon / GiftCardMall.com
Staples.com
Target.com
USPS.com
VanillaGift.com
In-store Options for Gift Card PurchasesNone of the following in-person options provide a way to recover fees through portals, nor do they offer gift cards with your name on them. That said, it is sometimes possible to earn rewards with card-linked offers. See: Card-Linked Programs & The Networks They Run On (AKA Which Programs Stack) and Stephen’s Top 6 Card-Linked Programs. AAA
Credit Unions
Discount Stores
Drug Stores
Gas Stations / Convenience Stores
Grocery Stores
Lowe’s
Office Supply Stores
Simon Malls
Expired Visa and Mastercard Promotions
Can you get a $1000 Visa gift card?Buy a Visa Gift Card for $10, $100, $500, $1000, or any amount in between.
How big of a Visa gift card can you buy?These cards are sold both in fixed denominations and in variable-load forms where you can put anywhere between $20-$500 on the card. They are accepted almost everywhere that you can use credit or debit. Outside of periodic sales, there is almost always an activation fee on these cards, usually from $3.95-$7.95.
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