The Giftcards.com Mastercard Gift Card is a prepaid, non-reloadable card that can be used for purchases anywhere Mastercard debit cards are accepted in the U.S. It provides a flexible and convenient gifting solution for any occasion.

A Mastercard gift card is the ultimate gift of choice because it can be used anywhere in the U.S. where Mastercard debit cards are accepted with no additional fees after purchase. Use your gift card at majore brand stores, local retailers, restuarants, gas statations, experiences, services and everything in-between! 

Yes, once the card has been gifted, the recipient is free to use it. However, the cardholder should protect the card details as they would with cash, as lost or stolen cards may not be replaceable.

The Mastercard Gift Card will expire on the date printed on the front of the card. However, funds do not expire—if the card expires with a remaining balance, the recipient may request a replacement card. Fees may apply.

Yes, Mastercard Gift Cards from Giftcards.com are available in set denominations, typically ranging from $10 to $250. The card cannot be reloaded or increased in value after purchase.

No, Mastercard Gift Cards cannot be used to withdraw cash from ATMs, get cash back at checkout or be redeemed for cash.

A Mastercard Gift Card is a physical, prepaid card that can be used in-store or online, while a Mastercard Virtual Account is a digital-only payment method that can be used for online and phone purchases wherever Mastercard is accepted.

Mastercard Virtual Accounts are intended for online, phone and mail-order purchases. They generally cannot be used for in-store transactions unless the merchant specifically accepts virtual card payments.

Mastercard Virtual Accounts are typically delivered via email within minutes of purchase. However, in some cases, it may take up to 24 hours, depending on order verification and processing times.

Anyone 18 years or older residing in the United States can purchase a Mastercard Gift Card from Giftcards.com, provided they meet the website’s purchase requirements. Some restrictions may apply based on state regulations.

There are several reasons why your Mastercard gift card may be declined. The most common errors to try and troubleshoot are making sure the gift card was activated, determining whether the card was run as a "credit" or "debit" transacation which may require a pin number, ensuring the balance on the gift card is enough to cover the purchase amount and more. You may also find yourself in situations like gas stations and hotels which add temporary pre-authorized charges above the stated price. Read our more indepth blog article around reasons for declining gift card to and figure out your specific situtation.

Open loop gift cards such as Visa and Mastercard can be used almost anywhere debit cards are accepted. Closed loop gift cards, the gift cards issued by stores and restaurants, can only be redeemed at the merchant’s place of business.

Because closed loop gift cards are guaranteed revenue for the merchant, their gift cards are typically free to activate. It’s not that the gift card program itself is free, it’s just that merchants have rolled the program’s costs into other expenses rather than charge consumers directly. They do this because gift cards drive additional sales as recipients come into the stores to redeem their gift cards, often overspending the value of their gift cards as well. In addition, the merchant generally can structure its gift card program to be able to keep most of the unredeemed balances.

Open loop cards like Mastercard gift cards can be redeemed in stores, online or via telephone, anywhere in the U.S. Mastercard debit cards are accepted, including places such as restaurants, clothing stores, grocery stores and more. Companies that sell open loop cards can’t lure customers back into their stores to overspend the gift card on merchandise like a store would, so they charge an activation fee to cover the cost of the gift card program. Think of the activation fee as the price of flexibility–it’s a small amount to pay for the convenience of getting to use the gift card wherever you want.