Your Visa gift card must be activated in order to be used for purchases either online or in-store. Depending on where the gift card was purchased, you will have to activate your card on the issuing bank or provider’s website or call the toll free number listed on the back of your card.

Can I use a gift card for online purchases?

You simply type the gift card or egift card number into the website’s shopping cart and complete the transaction. Whether the gift card is plastic or electronic, using it online is especially easy if you have a store gift card, also known as a closed loop gift card.

How do I order online with a gift card?

You can use your card for online purchases by entering the card number, expiry date and the 3 digit code (CVV) found on the back of the card. Occasionally websites will ask for the name on the card, in these instances simply insert “Gift Card” in the field provided.

Can you buy anything with a Visa gift card?

Yes. You can use your Visa Gift card anywhere Visa cards are accepted. The merchant may split the transaction and allow you to pay for part of the purchase using your Gift card, and then the remaining part of the purchase with another form of payment such as credit, debit or cash.

Can you use cotton on group gift cards online?

Yes, gift cards with pin numbers that were purchased in Australia from Cotton On Group stores are now valid for use online and in store. Please note: cards purchased via a third party are not valid for online use. These cards will begin with “6375”.

Is it a risk to use an offline debit card?

Offline debit card transactions do pose a risk for vendors as they are not certain the transaction will be fully completed until the processing is finished and accepted, days later.

Can you use a third party gift card online?

Please note: cards purchased via a third party are not valid for online use. These cards will begin with “6375”. To redeem your gift card online you will need to enter your gift card number and pin at checkout. How do I pay the balance if my gift card won’t cover the full order?

When do you withdraw money from an offline debit card?

An offline debit card is not connected to an online system when used. Funds are therefore withdrawn from an account 24 to 72 hours later. An offline debit card does not require a PIN for use, only a signature, and can be compared to writing a check.