How To Register A Gift Card

The next step is activating the card within the store of purchase or by phone.

How to register a gift card. The first step when registering a mastercard gift card involves acquiring the card online or physically at a participating outlet according to mastercard. Once accepted the cardholder can make payments using the card at any store that recognizes mastercard. To activate a gift card you will need to have the gift card account number and the card verification number cvn from the card itself. There should be an activation link listed either on back of your card or on the sticker on the front of your card. The gift card account number is typically 16 digits and embossed on the front of the gift card while the cvn is typically printed on the back of the card to the right of the signature.

If you don t feel like making a phone call you can usually activate your gift card online.