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 personalization in choosing an overall theme that you know the recipient would appreciate is what makes this idea so popular. As with many commodities, there are many brands of gift cards and most 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. If you search for any of these names in the search engines, the websites of these providers will appear where you can purchase the card. You must register on the provider’s website by entering some basic information and then they will send you the card by post. Once you receive the card, you will need to activate and fund it (add the dollar amount you want to deposit on the card). Your chosen service provider will give you specific instructions when you receive it in the mail.

For example, the BabyPhat service provider allows you to add money to the card in 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 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 is meant by “free” is that there are no charges 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, local, regional and national providers.

Once you are at the location, 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 it will be mailed to you within a few days. There may also be an activation fee for local outlets. Call first if you are looking to purchase a Visa gift card without an activation fee. If you need it right away, call before you go to the location to see if you can get the gift card right away so you don’t waste time going to the wrong point of sale.

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