Which Store Accepts Visa Debit Gift Cards?

Any store that accepts Visa debit cards also accepts Visa gift debit cards, allowing the cardholder to use his gift card at millions of locations across the United States. If a cardholder wants to use the gift card for online purchases, he must first register with the institution that issues it. Most cards do not include a personal identification number, so the store must process the payment as a credit card payment and not as a debit purchase, states Visa.

Although car rental agencies and hotels accept Visa gift cards to settle the account at the end of the contract, some do not accept them to hold the vehicle or room, warns Visa. If planning to rent a vehicle, always check with the business prior to attempting to rent a car or room.