The most common reasons are that the card hasn't been activated, the cashier is running the wrong type of transaction, the dollar amount being charged is greater than the card's balance or the credit card processing machine is bumping up the charge amount to either place a hold on the card or to allow for a gratuity.
Why isn t my Vanilla Visa gift card working?
Your Vanilla gift card is not working online because you probably entered a billing address that doesn't match the one on your gift card. Why is my Vanilla gift card being declined? The main reason why your Vanilla gift card may be declined is that it is yet to be activated.
Why does my Visa gift card work online?
Because a Visa gift card functions like a credit card, it can be used anywhere that Visa cards are accepted, including online purchases—though it will likely need to be registered online or by phone prior to use. We'll explain how to do that later. And you don't need a bank account to get a Visa gift card.
Does Zumiez accept gift cards?
Both physical & e-gift cards can be redeemed online at Zumiez.com or in any Zumiez store. Cards purchased in Canada may only be used in Zumiez Canada stores, and cards purchased in a U.S. store or online may only be used in the U.S. or online.
How do I get my Visa gift card to work?
If you're wondering how to activate a Visa gift card, the good news is that they are already activated and ready to use after they've been bought. So once you've been gifted a card, almost all of the work has been done for you — just make sure you sign the back of your card before using it!
Why is my gift card not working?
The most common reasons are that the card hasn't been activated, the cashier is running the wrong type of transaction, the dollar amount being charged is greater than the card's balance or the credit card processing machine is bumping up the charge amount to either place a hold on the card or to allow for a gratuity.