Reader Library and Visa gift card

ScalyFreak · 06-20-2011, 09:56 PM

A friend gave me one of those pre-paid Visa gift cards recently, and it occurred to me that a really good way to use it would be to buy more eBooks. It's not quite working out the way it's supposed to work though. More specifically, whenever I try to enter the card info to make a purchase it throws me an error about not being able to charge the card. (Yes, I checked that I typed the number right

)

I just thought I'd see if anyone knows anything about using these cards with the Sony online store before emailing the company that makes the gift cards and ask them. I have a low opinion of customer service centers, on account of working in one.

Shopaholic · 06-21-2011, 04:40 PM

I believe you need to register the Visa gift card online first and then you can make online purchases. Right now it's a card but not attached to a name. You can use them in stores without registering the card but not online. At least, that's the way it is where I work.

Also, check the fine print on the gift card. Ours is free for the first 6 months but then after that, they charge you a $1.50 fee. Bogus I agree but I always tell people before they buy it so they know.

HTH

ScalyFreak · 06-22-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shopaholic

I believe you need to register the Visa gift card online first and then you can make online purchases. Right now it's a card but not attached to a name. You can use them in stores without registering the card but not online. At least, that's the way it is where I work.

Duh!

User error, if ever there was one.

Thanks, it's working now, and I have my new books!

Shopaholic · 06-22-2011, 08:13 PM

You're quite welcome!

06-20-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
ScalyFreak Sith Wannabe Posts: 2,034 Karma: 8017430 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: I'm not sure... it's kind of dark. Device: Galaxy Note 4, Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Fire HD, Aluratek Libre	Reader Library and Visa gift card A friend gave me one of those pre-paid Visa gift cards recently, and it occurred to me that a really good way to use it would be to buy more eBooks. It's not quite working out the way it's supposed to work though. More specifically, whenever I try to enter the card info to make a purchase it throws me an error about not being able to charge the card. (Yes, I checked that I typed the number right ) I just thought I'd see if anyone knows anything about using these cards with the Sony online store before emailing the company that makes the gift cards and ask them. I have a low opinion of customer service centers, on account of working in one.

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06-21-2011, 04:40 PM	#2
Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,509 Karma: 1812695 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini	I believe you need to register the Visa gift card online first and then you can make online purchases. Right now it's a card but not attached to a name. You can use them in stores without registering the card but not online. At least, that's the way it is where I work. Also, check the fine print on the gift card. Ours is free for the first 6 months but then after that, they charge you a $1.50 fee. Bogus I agree but I always tell people before they buy it so they know. HTH

06-22-2011, 08:13 PM	#4
Shopaholic Cockatoo Mom! Posts: 1,509 Karma: 1812695 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: PW4, Kobo: A1, Clara, Libra 2, iPad Pro 11, iPad Mini	You're quite welcome!

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