Comments on: Using Visa or American Express Gift Cards on Paypal http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:18:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rorroh http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-1165 Rorroh Sun, 23 May 2010 09:48:23 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-1165 I had the mistake of purchasing AmEx gift cards. Before you try to get it onto a PayPal, be sure to call them (1-877-297-4438) and talk to customer service. I ended up checking my balance first (under the "more options" submenu) before getting to the customer service option, and doing so makes it a little easier later on, as you dial your number rather than speaking it. The customer service representative was a very nice lady, and she helped me through the process of registering my THREE cards with absolutely no problems whatsoever, probably saving my opinion of American Express. I had the mistake of purchasing AmEx gift cards. Before you try to get it onto a PayPal, be sure to call them (1-877-297-4438) and talk to customer service. I ended up checking my balance first (under the “more options” submenu) before getting to the customer service option, and doing so makes it a little easier later on, as you dial your number rather than speaking it. The customer service representative was a very nice lady, and she helped me through the process of registering my THREE cards with absolutely no problems whatsoever, probably saving my opinion of American Express.

]]> By: Greg Patrick http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-798 Greg Patrick Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:38 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-798 Just for information. The Vanilla Visa gift card do have problems being used online. However, Simon Mall giftcard can be used online, you purchase it at a Simon mall with cash and you register it online. If you cant register it online, call customer service up. They will put the correct address on. Also, some banks sell mastercard/visa gift cards and they enter your address for you. Just for information. The Vanilla Visa gift card do have problems being used online. However, Simon Mall giftcard can be used online, you purchase it at a Simon mall with cash and you register it online. If you cant register it online, call customer service up. They will put the correct address on. Also, some banks sell mastercard/visa gift cards and they enter your address for you.

]]> By: Beena http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-781 Beena Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:38:06 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-781 Yeah i screwed up....i don't know how to use paypal its super complicating!! And i got a american express gift card, because i don't want to put my actual bank account info on there. So i shoulda read into it more i guess....i thought using a gift card would be the same like a credit card guess not.... so yeah paypal charged a dollar off my gift card and i can't even activate the fricken thing to use it for what I wanted so whatever screw it....i got so frustrated trying to set up a paypal the other day i literally had to get up and walk away from the computer....its doesn't make any sense...and this fine print...gift cards not working bs makes it even more of a headache Yeah i screwed up….i don’t know how to use paypal its super complicating!! And i got a american express gift card, because i don’t want to put my actual bank account info on there. So i shoulda read into it more i guess….i thought using a gift card would be the same like a credit card guess not…. so yeah paypal charged a dollar off my gift card and i can’t even activate the fricken thing to use it for what I wanted so whatever screw it….i got so frustrated trying to set up a paypal the other day i literally had to get up and walk away from the computer….its doesn’t make any sense…and this fine print…gift cards not working bs makes it even more of a headache

]]> By: Horace http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Horace Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:49:36 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-631 ok so when i buy a prepaid American Express Gift Card... I need to find the gift card issuer... where can i find the gift card issuer? where would the information be. (im looking for their phone number or etc.) for example... if i buy it at CVS.... can the cashier put in my name and address? ok so when i buy a prepaid American Express Gift Card… I need to find the gift card issuer…

where can i find the gift card issuer?
where would the information be. (im looking for their phone number or etc.)

for example… if i buy it at CVS…. can the cashier put in my name and address?

]]> By: Can you buy and sell stuff on Ebay without a credit card? | Absolutely Everything eBay http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-524 Can you buy and sell stuff on Ebay without a credit card? | Absolutely Everything eBay Tue, 05 May 2009 02:52:37 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-524 [...] requires you to go through their verification process. Click on this blog post for more details - http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/References [...] [...] requires you to go through their verification process. Click on this blog post for more details – http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/References [...]

]]> By: eric http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-471 eric Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:11:56 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-471 so to check my statement...is that the same as checking my gift card balance because that's the only way i can really check anything online. I'm using amex so to check my statement…is that the same as checking my gift card balance because that’s the only way i can really check anything online. I’m using amex

]]> By: All Access Visa Gift Card Explained | Gift Card Rescue http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-466 All Access Visa Gift Card Explained | Gift Card Rescue Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:23:11 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-466 [...] Another issue is whether the All-Access Visa card can be used to make purchases on eBay or linked to PayPal. Being able to link it to PayPal depends on whether PayPal requires you to go through their verification process. If they do, then you will need access to your transaction details. If you are successful at viewing your gift card transactions, then you will be able to link to PayPal, otherwise, you are out of luck. For more on linking bank issued gift cards to PayPal, click here. [...] [...] Another issue is whether the All-Access Visa card can be used to make purchases on eBay or linked to PayPal. Being able to link it to PayPal depends on whether PayPal requires you to go through their verification process. If they do, then you will need access to your transaction details. If you are successful at viewing your gift card transactions, then you will be able to link to PayPal, otherwise, you are out of luck. For more on linking bank issued gift cards to PayPal, click here. [...]

]]> By: American Express Gift Card Explained | Gift Card Rescue http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-460 American Express Gift Card Explained | Gift Card Rescue Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:53:24 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-460 [...] If you are trying to use your American Express Gift Card on eBay or link to PayPal, that may be more challenging. With regards to PayPal, it depends on whether PayPal requires you to go through their verification process. If they do, then you will need access to your transaction details. American Express allows you to view your transaction details online if you register your card. You will need the special code PayPal sends to your card to be able to successfully complete the verification. If you are successful at viewing your gift card transactions, then you will be able to link to PayPal, otherwise, you are out of luck. For more on linking American Express Gift Card and other bank issued gift cards to PayPal, click here. [...] [...] If you are trying to use your American Express Gift Card on eBay or link to PayPal, that may be more challenging. With regards to PayPal, it depends on whether PayPal requires you to go through their verification process. If they do, then you will need access to your transaction details. American Express allows you to view your transaction details online if you register your card. You will need the special code PayPal sends to your card to be able to successfully complete the verification. If you are successful at viewing your gift card transactions, then you will be able to link to PayPal, otherwise, you are out of luck. For more on linking American Express Gift Card and other bank issued gift cards to PayPal, click here. [...]

]]> By: Vanilla Visa Gift Card Explained | Gift Card Rescue http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Vanilla Visa Gift Card Explained | Gift Card Rescue Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:40:31 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-428 [...] Quite a number of people have also reported that they are not able to link the Vanilla Visa card to PayPal or use it on eBay. Part of the problem with linking the card to PayPal is that PayPal may require you to go through their extended verification process when you try to link a gift card, credit, or debit card. Since most bank issued gift cards do not provide a statement of the transactions, you are unable to get the code needed to complete the verification. And if you cannot complete the PayPal verification, then you are out of luck. For more on this problem, click here. [...] [...] Quite a number of people have also reported that they are not able to link the Vanilla Visa card to PayPal or use it on eBay. Part of the problem with linking the card to PayPal is that PayPal may require you to go through their extended verification process when you try to link a gift card, credit, or debit card. Since most bank issued gift cards do not provide a statement of the transactions, you are unable to get the code needed to complete the verification. And if you cannot complete the PayPal verification, then you are out of luck. For more on this problem, click here. [...]

]]> By: GiftCardBlogger™ http://blog.giftcardrescue.com/the-problem-with-using-visa-or-american-express-gift-cards-on-paypal/comment-page-1/#comment-394 GiftCardBlogger™ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:00:03 +0000 http://www.giftcardblogger.com/?p=379#comment-394 Jenny, sorry to hear that :( Jenny, sorry to hear that :(

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