**UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2024, 10:40 a.m. EST**
This article has been revised to incorporate information regarding Amazon’s Black Friday 2024 shopping event.
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Do you have a Visa gift card that you keep forgetting to utilize? Black Friday is an ideal occasion to make the most of it. With a vast array of items on sale, you’ll be able to maximize those complimentary funds even more. By the way, [Amazon’s Black Friday event](https://mashable.com/article/amazon-black-friday-2024-everything-you-need-to-know) starts on Thursday, Nov. 21, and continues through Cyber Monday on Dec. 2.
Nevertheless, the process of adding a Visa gift card to your [Amazon](https://mashable.com/category/amazon) account isn’t as simple as it may seem. Unlike a standard Amazon gift card, a Visa gift card needs to be registered as a debit or credit card in order to be used for purchases.
### How to Add a Visa Gift Card to Amazon
**Step 1:**
Access [Amazon](https://zdcs.link/EyK6P?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon&object_type=article&object_uuid=01y6Jxjc4Pl44kEeAdKq7tM&short_url=EyK6P&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall) on your smartphone, tablet, or PC. If you’re using the mobile app, tap the “Account” tab, which you can find by tapping the person icon at the bottom or the three horizontal lines on the bottom right. On a desktop browser, hover over “Accounts & Lists” at the top right, then select “Account” from the dropdown.
**Step 2:**
Scroll down and click on the “Your Payments” tab. This will lead you to your digital wallet where you can see your existing payment methods.
**Step 3:**
Select “Add a payment method.” Since the Visa gift card operates like a debit or credit card, navigate down to the credit or debit card section and enter the new card.
**Step 4:**
Fill in the required card details, such as the card number and expiration date.
**Step 5:**
For the “Billing Address,” you may use your own address or contact the customer service number on the card to obtain the issuer’s address. Prepaid Visa gift cards aren’t associated with a specific name or address, meaning you won’t receive a billing statement.
### Important Considerations
Keep these points in mind while using a Visa gift card on Amazon:
1. **Not all Visa gift cards may function properly.** Some Visa gift cards may require a CVV code for validation, but Amazon does not request this information when adding payment methods. Therefore, these cards might not be accepted.
2. **You cannot combine multiple cards for one purchase.** Amazon does not permit users to split payments across several cards. Consequently, you can’t use two Visa gift cards for a single transaction or combine the remaining balance on one card with another card’s payment. Ensure that your total order cost (incl. shipping and taxes) does not exceed the balance on your Visa gift card.
### Workaround for Monitoring Your Visa Gift Card Balance
If you’re concerned about tracking your Visa gift card balance, there’s an easy workaround. You can utilize the Visa gift card to add or reload funds to an [Amazon gift card](https://mashable.com/article/check-amazon-gift-card-balance-website-app). After you’ve added the Visa gift card as a payment option, you can purchase an Amazon gift card for the total amount of your Visa gift card balance (minus any charges the Visa card might deduct). You can also [check your Amazon gift card balance](https://mashable.com/article/check-amazon-gift-card-balance-website-app) and add funds as necessary.
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**Credit:** Visa