MasterCard Gift and General Purpose Prepaid cards are quick and easy to use, safer than cash and more flexible than gift certificates and single merchant gift cards. These cards are accepted at any of the millions of merchant locations that accept debit MasterCard cards around the world—both on—and offline!

• Prepaid Gift Cards can be a perfect idea for friends and family—you can even customize the design of many Gift cards to make them more personal.
• Prepaid General Purpose Cards can be used just like debit cards on- and offline, and as well for activities such as Payroll and paying your bills.

Many Prepaid cards are reloadable, so you can keep using your card when you want, where you want.
Get a Gift or General Purpose Prepaid Card

Card Basics and Gift Card Consumer Tips
Gift and General Purpose Prepaid cards are available for purchase at financial institutions and participating retailers. Depending on the issuer, cards may also be available at kiosk locations or online. As purchases are made with the Prepaid card, funds are immediately deducted from the available card balance. Learn More About Card Basics and View Consumer Tips for Those Buying or Receiving a Gift Card (PDF)

Cardholders receive the same worldwide acceptance and Zero Liability* benefits as all MasterCard cardholders. Exceptions apply.* Card features may vary by issuer, so please refer to your issuing financial institution for more details.
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• Gift and General Purpose Prepaid cards require activation before they can be used. If you receive a card, follow any activation instructions provided and sign the back of your card immediately.
• Be sure to know your current balance before you shop—not all retailers will be able to provide you with this information. Your card balance and purchase history can be accessed securely online.
• Make note of your Prepaid card's account number and customer service number and keep it in a safe place. You will need this information should your card become lost or stolen.
• It's always a good idea to keep Prepaid cards after the card balance has been used. You may need to show your card in case you make a return or an exchange.