Bought a Visa® or Mastercard® gift card and now it’s not working?
Wondering if GiftCardMall or MyGift is a scam?
Let’s break it down — here’s everything you need to know.
🔍 What is GiftCardMall MyGift?
- A real platform powered by Blackhawk Network
- Sells prepaid Visa and Mastercard gift cards
- Used by major retailers (Walmart, CVS, Walgreens)
🛡️ Is It Legit?
✅ Yes — GiftCardMall is a legitimate platform, and MyGift cards are real prepaid cards
But… problems often happen when users:
- Don’t activate the card properly
- Forget to register ZIP code
- Try to use it at unsupported merchants
- Let it expire or incur monthly fees
⚠️ Why People Think It’s a Scam
| Complaint | Reason |
|---|---|
| “Card declined everywhere” | Not activated or balance issue |
| “Card shows $0 balance” | Possible fees or fraud |
| “No one to talk to” | Long support wait times |
| “Site looks sketchy” | Outdated UI or domain confusion |
đź’ˇ Reality: Most issues are fixable and due to lack of information.
🧠What You Should Know
1. Always Activate the Card
- Visit www.giftcardmall.com/mygift
- Enter full card details and register ZIP
2. Check the Balance Before Use
- Call 1-877-322-4710
- Use only what’s available — even 1¢ over = decline
3. Use It Wisely
âś… Good For:
- Amazon reload
- Starbucks app
- One-time online purchases
- eGift cards
đźš« Not Good For:
- Subscription billing
- Gas station pumps
- Auto-renewals
- International use
📉 Monthly Maintenance Fees
If not used within 12 months, some cards deduct a monthly fee ($4.95+)
đź’ˇ Use the balance early!
📫 Support Isn’t Great, But It Exists
đź“ž Call: 1-877-322-4710
đź–Ą Visit: giftcardmall.com/mygift
Wait times may be long, but they do resolve most issues if you’re persistent.
âś… Final Verdict
GiftCardMall and MyGift are not scams — but the process is confusing and poorly explained.
If you activate and manage the card correctly, it works like any other prepaid debit card.
đź”— Related Guides
- 🔓 Activate Your MyGift Card
- 🧾 Check Balance
- 🧯 Fix Declined Card