Locate the activation instructions.
These can be found on a sticker (usually on the front) or printed on the back of the card.
Where is the 4 digit code on Visa gift card?
Where is the Pin Number on a Visa Gift Card? PIN on a Visa gift card and Mastercard gift cards are located on the back of your card. Just scratch off the protective covering with a coin, and you can read the four-digit PIN.
How is a Visa gift card activated?
While some Visa gift cards are activated automatically when they are purchased, others require additional steps to activate them. You can activate your card by calling the phone number printed on it, or by going online and entering the card's information.
