Vanilla Visa Gift Card

If you need a gift for an upcoming occasion or are looking for a way to reward your employees, Vanilla Visa Cards may be a good option. These prepaid cards work like a credit card for purchases and come in two versions to suit your needs.

Types of Vanilla Visa Cards

Issued by The Bancorp Bank, the Vanilla Visa Card is a preloaded card that carries the official Visa logo. The spending limit on the card is set by the amount of funds initially loaded on the card. The Vanilla Visa comes in two versions:

Vanilla Visa Gift Card

The Vanilla Visa Gift Card is available in $25, $50 and $100 denominations. This type of Visa gift card can be used anywhere that Visa debit cards are accepted. Vanilla Gift Cards are suitable to give for occasions such as:

  • Birthday
  • Wedding
  • Anniversary
  • Graduation
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Visa offers more options for prepaid cards.

Vanilla Visa Rewards Card

The Vanilla Visa Reward Card is prepaid card. It can be used anywhere that Visa debit cards are accepted which includes millions of locations across the United States. It can be used at both retail locations and online.

This type of card is commonly used by corporations to reward their employees or customers. It makes a great incentive as well as a great prize for a contest.

How To Obtain a Card

You can find Vanilla Visa Cards at locations such as:

  • Walgreens
  • Dollar General
  • CVS
  • 7 Eleven
  • Sheetz
  • Winn Dixie
  • Office Depot

You can also purchase a card online at the Vanilla Visa website.

Activating The Card

Before you can use the Vanilla Visa, it must be activated. If you purchase it at a retail location, the cashier will be able to activate the card for you at the cash register.

You can also register the Vanilla Visa online at VanillaVisa.com.

Checking The Card's Balance

You can check the balance on your Visa Vanilla Gift Card in more than one way:

  • Over the phone by calling 1-800-571-1376.
  • Online at VanillaVisa.com. All you need to do is enter the card number, expiration date and security code, and then hit "Go" to be taken to your account information.

Making A Purchase

To make a purchase with your Vanilla Visa, simply present it like you would any other credit card. At the time of purchase, present the card to the cashier or swipe it at the terminal. You will need to push the credit key on the keypad to indicate the type of payment you are using.

If your purchase is more than the amount on the card, you will be asked for an additional form of payment.

Vanilla Visa Tips

Vanilla Visa Cards cannot be reloaded or returned. Know that there are fees such as an initial activation fee and service fees associated with the card. For example, a $25 card will have an activation fee of $4.95, a $50 card has a $5.95 fee and a $100 card has a $6.95 fee.

The card can't be used at ATM machines for cash. It can only be used as a credit card. The card cannot be used at merchants outside of the United States or at online sites that are located in other countries.

For more information about your Vanilla Visa Card, contact customer service 24/7 at 1-800-571-1376.