Apple App store and Google Play store are two major App & Game stores in the Smartphone market. There are easy-to-use and manage apps.
Still, people find it difficult to use. Few of them face issues while adding and updating apps, settings up payment methods, etc.
Are you also wondering whether the Apple App store and Google Play store accepts Visa Gift card as a payment method or not?
There is good news that both platforms accept Visa Gift cards as Payment methods for their App stores.
So, you can add your Add Visa Gift card to both platforms to buy Apps, Games, and subscriptions too!
Hey, wait. Do you know the process to add the Visa Gift card to the App store and Google Play store? We'll see that in this tutorial!
How to add a Visa Gift card to the App store?
You can't add a Visa Gift card or any other Payment method to the App store directly.
You'll need to add it to your Apple ID and from there you can perform and manage all your purchases.
- Open Settings
- then open your Apple ID and select the Payment & shipping option
- Now, enter your Apple ID & its Password
- then choose Add Payment methods
- Now, put your Visa Gift card details like Gift card number, Expiry date, and CVV(Security code) and hit Done
Your Visa Gift card will get added to your Apple ID. Now you will be able to use it to purchase any app or game from the Apple App store.
How to add a Visa Gift card to the Google Play store?
Just like iOS devices, we can also add the Visa Gift card to the Google Play store also. Google Play store considers it as a normal debit card.
1. Open the Google Play store and tap the Profile icon
2. Select the Payments & subscriptions option
3. then, select Payment methods
4. after that under Add payment to your Google account section, you'll find Add credit or debit card option
5. Now, enter your Visa Gift card details or you can scan your Visa Gift card and save it
So, you can use Visa Gift card money to purchase any App or game from the Google Play store and also In-app purchases & subscriptions.
How to add a Vanilla Visa Gift card to your Apple wallet?
Please note that you can use Vanilla or any other Visa Gift card on your Apple Wallet without any issue.
- Open the Apple Wallet app and Tap the Add option
- Now, here you can add either select Add Apple account or Debit or Credit card option
- If you are selecting Add Apple account, then you'll need to add your Visa Gift card to your Apple ID, then you can use it through Apple Wallet
- You can directly add a Vanilla or other Visa Gift card to the Debit or Credit card option
- then, scan the Visa Gift card or you can add details manually
Once a Visa Gift card gets added to Apple Wallet, you can be able using Visa Gift card funds to pay payments through NFC. Even you can use it to pay for App or Games purchase payments.
FIX: Why can't I add my Visa Gift card to Apple pay?
This guide is for US, Canada, & UK regions. So first of all, make sure that you've selected the correct Region in your iOS device in order to work with Apple Pay.
If not, then change it to US, Canada, or UK as per your correct region.
Still, it's not working then try to add the Visa Gift card to Apple Wallet and then use Apple wallet with Apple Pay.
You can also check if the Visa Gift card is not expired, not activated and other things also. Otherwise, it will not be going to work on your device.
You've checked all the above suggestions, and those are not working for you. Then, try to contact Apple support for Apple Pay not accepting a Visa Gift card.
How to add a Vanilla or other Gift card to Google pay on an Android phone or iPhone?
The process to Add a Gift card to Google pay on an Android phone or iPhone is the same. Because Gpay for android and iOS are both developed exactly the same.
Open the Google Pay app on your Android phone or iPhone
Navigate to the Payment Methods section and select Add card option
enter your Visa Gift card details and Save it
It will get added to your Google Pay and you'll be able to use its money to pay through Google Pay.
FAQs:
Can you use Visa Gift cards at the Apple store?
Yes. You can use Visa Gift cards to buy apps, games, and In-app purchases from Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad devices.
If you're looking to purchase anything from Apple's physical store, then the answer is Yes. You can buy any Apple products from your nearest Apple store.
Can we add a Visa Gift card to Apple Wallet?
Yes, we can add a Visa Gift card to Apple Wallet. Add a Visa Gift card to Apple Wallet as we add a Debit Card.
How to put a Visa Gift card on your phone?
You can add your Visa Gift card to your iPhone or Android Phone by using a method that we've explained in this article.
Can we add a Visa Gift card to Apple pay?
Yes, You can add the Visa Gift card to Apple pay and use it to pay through Tap to pay or online transfer.
Does Google Play accept Prepaid cards?
Yes, Google Play accepts Prepaid Debit cards which use Visa, Amex, Mastercard, Discover, etc.
