If you have a Visa gift card and want to cash it. But, can you really transfer a visa gift card to PayPal? is it possible? The answer is yes! You can transfer it to a Paypal account or to a Bank account.
Now, the question comes here, how can we transfer the money balance of the Visa Gift card to PayPal?
In this article, we are going to learn how we can achieve it in a few simple steps. So, let's get started with it.
How to transfer the Visa gift card balance to PayPal in 2023?
This guide is divided into 2 different types - Desktop and Mobile. We'll explore both ways in this guide.
Transfer Visa gift card balance to PayPal on Mobile
If you want to convert your Visa gift card money into a Paypal wallet balance, but don't have any desktop or laptop devices. You can refer to the following steps
1. Open the PayPal app on your Android or iOS device
2. Select the Payment methods tab under Wallet and select the (+) sign under the Bank accounts and cards section
3. Now, select the Debit and Credit cards option from Add to Payment Methods
4. Then, provide all the required Gift card details, and we've done it!
Transfer Visa gift card balance to PayPal on the Desktop
1. Log in to PayPal on the desktop web browser
2. Once you see Dashboard, navigate to the Money page
3. Select the Link a New card option under Debit and Credit cards
4. Now provide the following details and select the Link card
- Gift card number
- Card type - Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, & Diners Club
- Expiration date
- Security code
- Billing address
You've successfully added your Visa Gift card to Paypal!
5. Now, go to Wallet and Tap the Transfer money option
6. Select the Visa Gift card as your Transfer option
Transfer money from a Prepaid Gift card to a bank account or cash
Transferring Gift card money to a Bank account seems to be difficult. But, you can transfer it through the Paypal payment method. But it will charge you some amount of fee.
There are two different ways to transfer Gift card money to Bank or cash.
If you're transferring Gift card money directly to Bank through Paypal
- First, add your Gift card to the PayPal payment method as explained in this article
- then, create the new Paypal account
- Pay using the Gift card payment method to the new Paypal account you created
- Then this sent money will be withdrawn into your account
If you are transferring a withdrawn Gift card balance from Paypal to a Bank account
For this, you'll need to convert Gift card money to your Paypal account first. Then you can apply this method
- Open the Paypal app or website
- Open the My wallet page
- Select the Transfer money page
- Then choose Transfer to your bank option and choose Bank account to proceed with the payment transfer
- Check that have you got your funds into your Bank account
How to transfer a Visa Gift card to the bank account using Venmo?
If you want to transfer your Visa gift card credits to a Bank account using Venmo, then you can try the following steps.
Ask someone from your family or friend zone to add your Visa Gift card to their Venmo account.
After, that they can send the money to your Venmo account which has a Bank account linked with it where you wanted to deposit the money.
The steps to add a Visa Gift card to Venmo are as follows:
- Login to Venmo account on the Web version or mobile app
- Navigate to the settings page
- Now, choose Payment methods
- Tap Edit Payment methods
- then, Put your Visa Gift details under the Cards section and save it
The above method worked for us like a charm, you can give it a try. It will definitely work for you!
Paypal - How to buy a gift card?
Whenever the topic comes to buying Gift cards, several platforms come into our mind like Amazon, Google Play, and other 3rd party sellers. Paypal does offer Gift cards also.
So, if you have Paypal money and want to save Paypal fees, you can buy Gift cards from the PayPal website. Steps to buying a Gift card from Paypal as follows:
- Open the Paypal gift card store
- Search for your desired Gift card
- Select the Payment method as PayPal
- Voila! you've purchased a Gift card from PayPal's gift card store
Paypal - How to check Gift card balance?
You can't check a balance for a specific Gift card from one platform or website. Checking the Gift card balance is completely dependent on for which service, you've purchased the Gift card.
That means if you've bought a Gift card for Google play services and products, then you'll need to check its balance from their respective website - i.e. from Google Play.
Another scenario is if you have purchased General gift cards like Visa, or MasterCard, then you'll need to check their balance from their website.
FAQs:
Can you use a Prepaid card on PayPal to send money?
Yes! You can use any Prepaid card on PayPal to send money. PayPal supports all kinds of reloadable Prepaid cards as a payment method.
We have explained a detailed guide on how can we add a Gift card or a Prepaid card to PayPal? So we can use it later to send money.
How to transfer money from Visa or Mastercard eGift card to PayPal?
If you've Visa or Mastercard e-Gift cards from Vanilla or any other seller, you can add them to PayPal and get the money off from it
How to transfer a Visa gift card to a bank account using PayPal?
The answer is simple. First, transfer the money to PayPal using the method we've explained in this tutorial. Then, turn on Automatic withdrawal on PayPal. While setting automatic withdrawal, select the payment option as Bank account.
Can you transfer money from a vanilla visa Gift card to PayPal?
You can transfer the Vanilla visa Gift card or any other visa card to Paypal. PayPal supports all types of Gift cards from different manufacturers.
Detailed steps are written on transferring gift cards to PayPal here in this guide.
Can you transfer the amazon gift card to PayPal?
Amazon Gift card is a bit different type of gift in terms of transaction and use. It is a specialized gift card that can be only usable on the Amazon website or app to buy goods or subscriptions.
If you want to convert your Amazon Gift card balance to a Paypal account, then we've written a detailed article on how to convert your Amazon gift card balance to Visa, Cash, Bank, or PayPal! Check it out!
Wrapping up!
From the above article, we've concluded that you can transfer your Visa or any gift card balance to your Paypal account or Bank account within 10 minutes.
This guide not only applies to Visa gift cards, but also to other Payment processing networks like Mastercard American Express, Discover, etc.
If you face any problems while transferring money from gift cards to a Paypal account, you can contact us through the comment box. So we can help you to solve your problem!
