Gift cards have taken the world by storm and are now one of the most popular gift items in the country. The combination of flexibility in what the recipient experiences in their gift and customization by choosing an overall theme that you know the recipient would appreciate is what makes this idea so popular. As with many staples, there are many brands of gift cards, and most major retailers and credit card companies now have their own line. One of the most popular and flexible providers is Visa. So where can you buy a Visa gift card?

There are many places where you can buy a Visa gift card online. Locations like AccountNow, Ace Cash Express, BabyPhat RushCard, Excella, TransCash, and UPsideCard sell them on their websites. Doing a search for any of these names on search engines will bring up the websites of these providers where you can purchase the card. You need to register on the provider’s website, enter some basic information, and then the card will be mailed to you. Once you receive the card, you will need to activate it and deposit it (add the dollar amount you want to put on the card). Your chosen service provider will give you specific instructions when you receive it in the mail.

For example, the service provider BabyPhat allows you to add money to the card in several different ways, from tax refund to bank transfer. This provider will charge a one-time fee when the card is initially activated and money is added to the account; however, you can continue to add money to the account and any future deposits will not include a service fee. This is common practice for most service providers, which is why there is so much interest in free Visa gift cards. What ‘free’ means is that there are no fees to be paid by the account opener.

If you prefer, you can purchase your Visa Gift Card at a local retail store. Places like OfficeMax, Walgreens, Safeway, Valero, Kmart, and Ace Cash Express are outlets that sell them. You can also go to usa.visa.com to find a location closest to you, for local, regional and national providers.

Once you’re on site, all you need is to have your cash ready to put on the card and the local service provider will take care of loading and activating the card. It will be ready for you there or mailed to you within a few days. There may also be an activation fee for local outlets. Call first if you want to purchase a Visa gift card with no activation fee. If you need it right away, call ahead to see if you can get the gift card right away so you don’t waste time going to the wrong place.

Buying one is very easy and affordable. You can purchase one online through several different websites, or you can purchase one in person at several popular retail stores. Whether you buy one online or in person, the basic procedure is the same. If you want to do some additional research on other available gift cards, look online to see what other brands are available.