Can you use a Visa gift card on eBay (2022)

Yes, you can use Visa gift card on eBay, but you cannot choose another payment to pay the remaining amount if the total is larger than what’s on the card. However, we have provided a solution to tackle this problem. Keep reading to know more.

Do you want to use your Visa gift card on eBay but wondering will it work or not?

Or you want to buy an item which costs more than the amount on your gift card, and you are wondering whether you can add another funding source or not.

If you are up to these questions, you have landed on the right page. Here we have explained all you need to know about using a Visa gift card with eBay.

So, let’s get started.

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Can you use a Visa gift card on eBay

Yes, you can use a Visa gift card on eBay to purchase items from within the USA.

A Visa gift card can be added and used on eBay just like a normal debit card. However, as it is a gift card, it will have a fixed amount loaded on it. So, make to purchase an item that is less than the amount loaded on the card.

To use a Visa gift card on eBay, follow the steps below:

Open eBay app and log in to your account
Tap on ‘My eBay’ option from the home screen
Now, choose the ‘Payment options’
Here, tap on ‘Add Payment options’
Tap on ‘Credit and debit card’
Now, enter Visa gift card details

Once you have added the visa gift card to your eBay account, you can use it to buy items.

What if the purchase is larger than the amount issued on the debit gift card on eBay?

If the purchase price of the items is larger than the amount loaded on your gift card, the card will get rejected, and the order will not get confirmed.

Also, many people have a question:

If the purchase is larger than the amount on the gift card, can they use the other payment method to pay the remaining amount?

The answer to the question is: No, you cannot choose another payment to pay the remaining amount if the total is larger than what’s on the card.

Solution:

If you want to purchase an item on eBay with your Visa gift card, but its price is higher than the amount loaded on your gift card, then what you can do is first purchase an eBay gift card using the visa gift card.

Once you have the eBay gift card, you can add it to the promo code and use another debit card to pay the rest of the amount for the item you are buying.

If you cannot directly buy the eBay gift card with the Visa gift card, what you can do is add the card as a prepaid card to your PayPal account and then use PayPal to buy the eBay gift card.

Once you have the eBay gift card, use it to buy the item you are looking for and pay the rest of the amount from another funding source (debit card or credit card, etc.)

But note that there are certain restrictions and limits on using the gift card on eBay, which we have discussed below.

How many Gift cards can use at once on eBay

You can only redeem four gift cards at a time if you are not using any other promo or coupon code.

As per eBay terms :

You may only redeem a maximum of four Gift Cards in any single transaction (and fewer if you are redeeming Gift Cards in combination with other redemption codes, such as coupons or vouchers).

eBay gift card limit

Yes, there is a limit on the number of gift cards you can use on eBay every day or in a calendar month.

As per eBay, No more than a total of $1000 in Gift Cards may be redeemed per day, and no more than a total of $1500 in Gift Cards may be redeemed per calendar month.

Can you use a Visa gift card on eBay with PayPal

Yes, you can use a Visa gift card on eBay with PayPal.

To use the Visa gift card with PayPal on eBay, you can simply add prepaid gift cards to your wallet and then start using them during checkout – just like any other credit or debit card.