Gift cards are a form of payment people employ to make purchases at gas stations, retail stores, or even to give to others. The process is straightforward—load the card with some money for anyone to spend whenever they are ready. Gift cards can be physical or digital. While physical cards are the most common, the information age has made digital cards a common choice.
What is a Vanilla Gift Card?
A Vanilla gift card is a type of Visa card you can use anywhere debit cards are allowed in the United States. Whether it is for an online or offline purpose, you need to have sufficient balance before you can spend your vanilla gift card on any purchase. Also, you can give them to someone in another country like Nigeria as gifts and can exchange them for some cash.
How to register your Vanilla Gift Card?
Before you can use your Vanilla gift card, you need to register it. Registering it helps merchants to verify your card whenever you want to make a purchase.
Here are the steps you can follow;
- Visit the website that corresponds with your Vanilla gift card — Mastercard, Visa, or Discover
- Click on “Register Card” or “Manage Card.”
- Input your card number, CVV code, and expiration date. The CVV is at the back of the card.
- Provide other personal details and the on-screen instructions to complete the registration.
How to Check Your Vanilla Gift Card Balance
To know your Vanilla gift card balance, you can follow any of the options below;
Online Check
If you want to check your balance online, here is a step-by-step process you should follow;
- Visit the site
- Enter the card number on your Vanilla gift card (16 digits), CVV, and expiration date
- Click on Continue to see your card balance appear on your screen
It is important to know that a Vanilla gift card has an expiration date. However, the date is set to prevent possible fraudulent use of the card, as the funds are still valid.
Checking balance over the phone
If you don’t have an internet connection, you can still check your Vanilla Gift card balance. See the process below;
- Call the toll-free number at the back of the card.
- Pay attention to the information in the automated voice message.
- Enter the 16 digits on the card, CVV, and expiration date.
- Listen to the automated voice message as it spells out your available balance.
Checking balance using the Wallet app on a smartphone
It is advisable to link your Vanilla gift card to your Wallet app. The major benefit of this is that you can make purchases without any hassle. Nevertheless, your available balance is not expressly visible for security reasons. Also, you cannot edit the information on other cards after adding them.
You don’t have to worry. The good news is that you can check your balance with any of the processes below;
- For a physical card
Store your card’s number, CVV, and expiration date in a secure place. Ensure no one can easily access it, as they can make purchases contactless. Once the information is secured, you can discard the physical card.
- For the digital card
You would have received an initial link in your email. This link activates the gift card for necessary purchases. Get the link, and you can know your Vanilla gift card’s available balance.
Helpful Tips for Using Your Vanilla Gift Card Online
It’s important to keep your card information secure. This means you should not share the card information with anyone. Here are some helpful tips that will ensure you securely use your card;
- Make purchases from only reputable merchants and websites. You can identify a secure website with some signs like an “https://” URL and a padlock icon in the address bar.
- It is advisable to avoid public WiFi networks or computers when making an online purchase.
- Do not share your card information with anyone, even if they claim to be a merchant or card issuer.
- Pay keen attention to your transaction history and balance to notice any suspicious transactions.
- If you notice any suspicious transactions, contact Vanilla gift card support via approved means.
How to Trade Your Vanilla Gift Card for cash
Ridima is undoubtedly the most secure and reliable platform for selling your Vanilla gift card in Nigeria. With easy steps, you can get instant cash for your gift card. See the process below;
- Open the Ridima website or download the app to get started.
- Android and Apple devices can download the app from Google Play Store and App Store.
- Set up your account and verify your BVN.
- Include your bank details to receive withdrawals.
- Select TRADE GIFT CARDS to start your exchange.
- Select SELL GIFT CARDS to proceed.
- Search for the Vanilla Gift Card.
- Insert the denomination of your Apple Gift Card, $50.
- Specify the type of card — Physical, Receipt, or E-code.
- Input the value, sub-category, and amount of the card.
- Ascertain the worth of your Vanilla Gift card in Naira. Click to proceed.
- Upload an image of the gift card or enter the E-code to verify the gift card.
- Authorise the transaction.
- Receive your Naira in your account within seconds.
Get started and enjoy seamless transactions.
