Melanie Yates
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Just been gifted a Vanilla gift card? Lucky you! These Visa gift cards can be spent almost anywhere that debit cards are accepted in the U.S., including online. As long as you know you have sufficient funds to cover your purchase, you can spend your Vanilla gift card on anything from groceries to gas to gifts for your loved ones.
If you need to know how to check your Vanilla gift card balance, you've come to the right place. Here are all the ways you can check your card balance so you know your purchase will be covered.
How to check the balance online
You can check your Vanilla gift card balance online by visiting balance.vanillagift.com and entering the 16-digit card number, expiration date, and CVV. Once you click "Continue," you'll see the card balance.
Note: Even though the Vanilla gift card has an expiration date, the funds on the card don't expire. According to the site's FAQ section, the card's expiration is "intended primarily for fraud protection purposes" and is also required for processing online and phone orders.
How to check the balance over the phone
You can check the balance of your Vanilla gift card by calling the toll-free number 1-833-322-6760. It is also listed on the back of the card.
Once you've called, you'll be prompted by an automated voice messaging system to enter the 16-digit card number, expiration date, and CVV. After doing this, the automated system will tell you the remaining balance.
How to check the balance through your smartphone's Wallet app
Adding a Vanilla gift card to your smartphone's Wallet app makes it easy to use for contactless purchases. However, for security purposes, you won't be able to see the card balance or view/edit the card's information after it's added here. Here's what to do instead:
If the Vanilla gift card was a physical card, you will need the card's number, expiration date, and CVV to check the balance online or over the phone. It's a good idea to copy and store this information in a secure place before disposing of the physical card.
If the Vanilla gift card was sent to you digitally, check your email for the original link that was used to activate the gift card. You should be able to access the balance from here, too.
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