Can you use a credit card to buy gift cards?

Question

I was told that all gift card purchases must be in cash

Answer 1

It probably depends on the type of gift card and/or the store you're buying it at. I know I have charged them before.

Answer 2

Depends on the store policy. However, be cautious when using a credit card to purchase gift cards. Some Visa and MasterCards may treat the gift card purchase as a cash advance.

Answer 3

If you were told gift card purchases must be in cash, you can't buy them at that location with a credit card. Many places will allow you to buy gift cards with a credit card, but they don't have to.

Answer 4

It varies by store policy. At my store, we will allow prepaid card purchases (gift or phone cards) on credit up to $24.99. If the card is $25 or more, it must be cash or debit card.

Answer 5

It could depend on where you're buying the gift card. I know that I've been able to buy gfit cards at Future Shop (in Canada, owned by Best Buy) and Eddie Bauer (again, in Canada) and pay by credit card.

Answer 6

That's not true. I've bought a lot of gift cards with credit cards.

Answer 7

Yes most places accept credit for gift cards.

Answer 8

Not true, i used a credit card before to purchase a gift card.................. i guess it just depends on the store that's selling the gift card..

Answer 9

Anyuthing that's sold legally can be paid for with a credit card except utilities, and in some states, even those.

Answer 10

Of course you can, people use their credit cards to pay off other credit cards, I wouldn't suggest doing that but it is being done.