How to Activate and Register Vanilla  Gift Card？

When it comes to the digital payment methods, PayPal will be inevitably mentioned as it is one of the most popular international payment apps. But it must work together with a credit card and if you do not have this card, then a Vanilla gift card becomes essential for people who want to have a contactless way to pay in the store or shop online. When you get a

What is vanilla gift card used for?

Vanilla gift card, a disposable is a prepaid gift card, including gift card and Master gift card, which issued by American company, called The Bancorp Bank can be used internationally anywhere card are accepted, including retail stores, online, by phone and mail order. And before you make a purchase, it is better for you to check the gift card balance beforehand via these 2 ways, like online checking at vanillabalance.com or calling the 24/7 Customer Service Team at 1800 701 224. However you need to activated some vanilla gift cards with additional steps before the card works no matter whether you buy it at a retailer or online. Here are the ways to activate and register vanilla  gift cards.

3 Steps to Activate and Register Vanilla Gift Cards

You can get a gift card activated by calling the phone number below the sticker printed on the front of the vanilla card if there is the sticker on it. You need to verify the card’s account number printed on the front of the card and CVN of three numbers usually printed on the back of the card.

If you cannot see the stickers on the front you can dial the customer service number on the back of the card. You also need to verify it by entering your card’s account number over the phone and creating a PIN code if your Vanilla gift card doesn’t come with a PIN code automatically assigned to it. You can also contact the actual customer support  by pressing “0”.

You can also activate your Vanilla gift card and check Vanilla gift card balance at https://www.vanillabalance.com/cholder/ or https://www.giftcardkey.com/ to enter your account number and PIN code on the website. Once activated, you can register your card if you want to shop online with it.

How long after activation do I have to wait for the card to be usable?

Normally, you should be ready to use your Vanilla gift card once you complete the activation, but there are also some cases that the gift card issuers impose the users to wait for a period of time, which is usually about 24-48 hours after users get the card activated. During this time, both the issuers can ensure the purchased card’s legitimacy and the buyers and learn if there is gift card fee and what the gift card expiration is.   

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