Have a Visa gift card that you continually forget to utilize? Prime Day presents an ideal chance to capitalize on those funds with markdowns on nearly everything. This year, the shopping event lasts for four days, from July 8 to July 11, marking a first for the summer sale.

Incorporating a Visa gift card on Amazon isn’t as simple as one might assume. While it’s considered a gift card, it requires registration similar to a Visa debit or credit card to serve as a payment option.

Steps to add a Visa gift card for purchases on Amazon:

1. Open Amazon on your device and navigate to your Account tab. In the mobile app, it’s found in the person icon at the bottom of the screen or the three horizontal lines at the bottom right. On a web browser, hover over Accounts & Lists at the top right and then choose Account from the dropdown.

2. Scroll down to locate the Your Payments tab to access your digital wallet and view payment options.

3. Click on Add a payment method. Given that the gift card is a Visa, include it under the credit or debit cards section.

4. Input the required card details, such as the card number and expiration date.

5. Specify the Billing Address. Prepaid Visa gift cards aren’t associated with a name or address, so you can use your own address or contact customer service for the card issuer’s address.

Important points to consider when utilizing a Visa gift card on Amazon:

– Not every Visa gift card may function as a debit or credit card on Amazon. Certain cards might need a CVV for approval, which Amazon does not request when adding payment options.

– Amazon does not permit the combination of multiple cards for a single transaction. You cannot use two Visa gift cards or merge a gift card balance with another card for partial payment. Ensure that your cart total does not surpass the gift card balance.

An alternative for monitoring the Visa gift card balance is to use it to add or replenish funds on an Amazon gift card, which can subsequently be utilized for upcoming purchases. Once established as a payment method, you can buy an Amazon gift card for the total Visa gift card balance, accounting for any fees, or follow procedures to access and reload your existing Amazon gift card balance.