How to Register a Visa Gift Card

A Visa gift card is a prepaid credit card. Before the card can be used, the recipient must activate it. In most cases, the card doesn't have to be registered, although registration is sometimes necessary for online or telephone purchases. When the card is purchased, information about the recipient may be requested. If the information does not match the information provided by the recipient when the recipient tries to use the card, the card will have to be registered.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 1

   Identify the card issuer. Though a Visa gift card is accepted like a Visa credit card, it is most likely issued by a third party. The name and web address of the issuer should be printed on the activation sticker, the card itself or both.

2. 2

   Go to the card issuer's website, which is where the card can be registered.

3. 3

   Click "Signup" or "Register" and follow the instructions for creating an account.

4. 4

   Wait for confirmation of your registration.

5. 5

   Enter your registration information as the billing information when you're making online or telephone purchases.