To activate your MoneyPak

Present the cashier with the MoneyPak and the amount of cash that you’d like to put on the card plus the $4.95 activation fee. So for example if you wanted to put $500 on your MoneyPak, you need to present the cashier with $504.95. You can only put cash on your moneypak, credit or debit card transactions will not work.

You can also visit moneypak.com or call 1-800-GREENDOT to activate your moneypak.

Benefits of the MoneyPak

- Can be used to reload prepaid cards like the Walmart MoneyCard, Paycheck Visa, and many more. For the full list visit here.

- Make payments for your Direct TV or Dish Network account.

- Add money to online accounts like Paypal or use your MoneyPak to shop on Ebay. We also have a guide to adding funds to paypal with a MoneyPak.

Are you looking for a prepaid gift card? Gift Card Rescue also sells discount Visa gift cards and discount American Express gift cards that also act like debit cards.

So, the next time you plan a night out or vacation, be sure to check out our website for deals on restaurant gift cards. If you do not find the gift card you are looking for, sign up for our wish list and we will email you when the card becomes available.

Did you know you can also sell gift cards you don’t want for cash? Check out how much your gift card is worth. We pay up to 90% cash for gift cards.

Since it is a reloadable gift card (see our article on the difference between reloadable and non-reloadable cards), federal law requires that the card issuer performs proper verification of the buyer’s identity (also called the Know Your Customer –KYC process). So, before you can buy a Walmart MoneyCard, you will have to provide some personal information, including Name, Address, Phone Number, Date of Birth and Social Security Number. If you are not comfortable with providing this information, then your other option is to buy a non-reloadable card – like the Walmart Visa Gift Card, or the American Express gift card.

For more on the Walmart MoneyCard, including FAQs, click here.

You can buy discount gift cards, including the non-reloadable Walmart Visa Gift Cards at GiftCardRescue.com or Sell Gift Cards you don’t want and get up to 90% cash back, guaranteed. If you have a large amount of gift cards you would like to sell, you can contact our Bulk Gift Cards department for help.

How to Enter

-          Visit our Facebook Fan page and click “like”

-          Visit us on Twitter and click follow.

Earn additional entries

-          You can also earn an additional 3 entries by blogging about this contest on your personal website. Please send all blog submissions along with your Facebook name to marketing @ giftcardrescue.com

-          You can earn 5 additional entries by buying or selling a gift card at GiftCardRescue.com. Just leave a comment on this post with your Facebook name and order reference number to be included.

So, just by being a fan of Gift Card Rescue you have the chance to win $100 to Walmart, a nice Kodak Digital Camera, or an Asus Netbook. Plus, you’ll be the first to know about exclusive discounted gift card deals and coupons.

Here are the terms and conditions for our contest.

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No purchase necessary. Contest restricted to residents of the United States. Offer void where prohibited or restricted by law.

1. Eligibility. This contest is open to legal residents of the United States. Must be 18 or older. The user must have a Facebook account and must like Gift Card Rescue on Facebook to be entered. Contestants may only win one prize.
2. Length. This contest will begin July 20th, 2010 and end when the Gift Card Rescue Facebook Page reaches 5,000 fans.
3. How to Enter. A Facebook account is required to enter this contest. Users need to “like” the Gift Card Rescue Facebook page in order to be entered into the drawing. To earn additional entries, refer to the entry page.
4. Prizes. Three different prizes will be awarded when Gift Card Rescue reaches 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 fans. No cash equivalent or alternative product will be an option. Gift Card Rescue reserves the right to change the prizes or intervals at any time without any prior notice.

The winners are responsible for any taxes that may be associated with their prize. The winners will be announced through our blog and contacted via their Facebook accounts. If you do not respond within 10 days after announcement of the winner, the price will be declared void and a new winner will be determined.

All prizes are delivered “AS IS” and without any warranty of any kind. Accepting a prize is releasing Gift Card Rescue LLC from any and all responsibility. By entering the 5K Facebook Contest you agree to these official rules and conditions.

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the MasterCard Gift Card:

Where can I buy a MasterCard Gift Card?

You can buy a MasterCard gift card at some bank branch locations and at some retail locations. Click here to see locations.

Where Can I use the MasterCard Gift Card?

The MasterCard gift card can be used worldwide anywhere Debit MasterCards cards are accepted. You have to know the balance on your card before using it since the retail location may not be able to give you the balance on the card.

How do I check the balance on my MasterCard Gift Card?

To check the Balance on the MasterCard gift card, look at the back of the card for instructions. You may have to visit the card issuer’s website or you may be provided a phone number to call. See our post on MasterCard Gift Card Balance Check.

Can I add more money to the MasterCard Gift Card?

No, the MasterCard gift card cannot be re-loaded. Once the original funds are depleted, the card can no longer be used. You can check out the MasterCard Reloadable gift card.

What if the funds on my card will not cover my entire purchase?

You can still use the card, but you need to tell the cashier in advance that you will be using two forms of payment. You first have to use your MasterCard gift card and tell the cashier exactly how much is left on the card so that they can charge the card for that amount. You can then use another form of payment for the remaining balance. The process, known as “split tender” may not be available at some merchant locations so be sure to ask first.

You can buy discounted gift cards, including the MasterCard gift cards up to 30% off at Gift Card Rescue. Also check out our blog posts on the American Express pass gift card and the Simon Visa gift card.

The Pass Card from American Express is a new prepaid open loop card that is designed for teens and young adults. The pass card is designed for young adults because the pass card acts exactly like a debit or credit card. However, you can only spend up to the balance remaining on the card. This way you will never be forced to pay overdraft fees.

When the balance on the card has been expended, the pass card is reloadable. As a parent you can put more funds on the card by logging into your account online or by calling American Express at 1-877-405-7277. This makes it the perfect card to teach your son or daughter financial responsibility. American Express even offers Financial Certification through their online Money 101 course.

How the Card Works

The American Express Pass Card works just like a debit or credit card. The owner can visit any ATM to withdrawal money ($1.50 fee) or spend the funds anywhere that American Express is accepted. It’s safer than cash because if the Pass Card is ever lost or stolen the funds can be recovered and you are not responsible for fraudulent purchases.

The balance of the pass card can be checked online or by phone at any time which is a nice convenient feature. Your teen has their own online login and account information where they can manage their funds. This is a great safe way to teach financial responsibility at a young age.

Specific Costs & Additional Details

The American Express Pass Card is subject to a $3.95 monthly fee (waived until October 1^st, 2010) that is charged to the Pass Card funding source. There is also a $1.50 charge for every ATM usage.

• The Pass Card can be customized in one of four different colors and users can even add their own image.
• The Pass Card can be used to shop online or even internationally.
• Funds can be added instantly online or by phone.
• Each Pass Card comes with free roadside assistance and accident protection.

Now the question remains would you be interested in giving your teen or young adult an American Express Pass Card? What do you think its benefits are? Let me know what you think.

Click here for more information on the American Express Pass Card.

Continue here if you are looking to buy discount American Express Gift Cards.

Buy gift cards to your favorite restaurants and save up to 30% off your purchase. GiftCardRescue.com sells gift cards to popular national restaurant chains, including steakhouses like Morton’s Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris, Fleming’s Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, and Outback Steakhouse.

We also have discounted gift cards to restaurants like Olive Garden, TGI Friday’s, Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, Applebee’s, Macaroni Grill, Cracker Barrel, and many more.

You will also find restaurant gift cards to places like Chipotle, Baja Fresh, Wendy’s, McDonalds, and Starbucks, all discounted up to 30% off.

So, check out our discount gift card page for more. If you don’t find the card you are looking for, simply sign up for our wish list and we will email you when the card you want becomes available.

Do you have a Southwest gift card you don’t want? Check out our Gift Card Exchange, where you can trade your gift card for an Amazon.com credit that is good for buying stuff on Amazon.com.

You can also check the balance on the following popular gift card via the links below:

Walmart Gift Card Balance
Home Depot Gift Card Balance
Lowe’s Gift Card Balance
Sears Gift Card Balance
Macy’s Gift Card Balance
Target Gift Card Balance
Best Buy Gift Card Balance
Barnes & Noble Gift Card Balance
Starbucks Gift Card Balance
American Express Gift Card Balance

Do you have bulk Walmart gift cards you would like to sell? You’ve come to the right place. GiftCardRescue.com is the leader in the purchase of Bulk Gift Cards. Our Bulk Gift Cards department has extensive experience in buying all kinds of gift cards. And as a bulk supplier, you will enjoy the following benefits:

1. Same Day Payment
2. Multiple Payment Options
3. Attractive rates for your gift cards
4. A direct line to one of our Bulk Gift Card Representatives

We guarantee you will be satisfied with our level of service, so give us a call at 1-877-904-3822 or email us at bulksales@giftcardrescue.com and we look forward to hearing from you.

Our bulk purchases are not restricted to Walmart cards alone. If you have a large amount of gift cards to sell, chances are we will be able to buy them. Actually, below are some of the popular cards we buy:

Target Gift Cards
Macy’s Gift Cards
Best Buy Gift Cards
Home Depot Gift Cards
Lowe’s Gift Cards
Sears Gift Cards
Starbucks Gift Cards
Neiman Marcus Gift Cards
Costco Gift Cards

If you are interested in becoming a bulk gift card supplier, check out our step-by-step video on how to start your own side business buying and selling gift cards.