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How to Check a Prepaid Gift Card Balance
Check a Visa, Mastercard or Amex prepaid gift card balance with its issuer. Find the right phone or website route, understand holds and avoid fake balance sites.
Read articleDo Prepaid Gift Cards Expire? What the Date and Fees Really Mean
A printed card expiration date may differ from the funds expiration date. Learn the CFPB's five-year rule, inactivity fee limits and what to do with an old card.
Read articleCan You Donate a Gift Card to Charity?
Yes, but the route depends on the card. Learn how prepaid Visa, Mastercard and Amex cards differ from retail gift cards, and what to check before giving.
Read articleWhat to Do With a Leftover Visa, Mastercard or Amex Gift Card Balance
Have a small balance left on a Visa, Mastercard or Amex gift card? Check the issuer balance, then compare ways to spend, save or donate it.
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