For it to work online, you need to set the zip code. Some Visa gift cards, in particular Vanilla, no longer offer that ability. Basically, mostly usable in person. Visit the gift card's website and register the card. If you're able to, then you may be able to set the zip code. Assuming you're able to set the zip code, still might not work if the biller matches name too. In that case, use Gift Card or some variant for the name when checking out. Might work. If the biller also matches street address, probably out of luck. Few, if any, open loop (Visa / Mastercard) gift cards allow updating address anymore. Easier yet, use it in person at the supermarket or big box store. May be able to buy store and game gift cards that way. Or to reiterate, just buy stuff in person you normally would anyways. Then use the money you've saved to buy stuff online with an existing card you have. More on reddit.com

If it’s a gift card, it should have been activated when it was purchased. More on reddit.com

The packaging that came with the card will tell you. Or I found [this] ( http://usa.visa.com/personal/personal-cards/gift-cards/how-to-use.jsp#anchor_6 ) with a quick Google. More on reddit.com

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