# giftcardmallmygifts  GiftCardMall / MyGift Overview GiftCardMall, through its MyGift portal, provides prepaid Visa and Mastercard gift cards that function much like debit cards. These cards can be used for purchases at any in-store or online merchant that accepts Visa or Mastercard, up to the card’s available balance. What the Service Offers Prepaid gift cards: Visa and Mastercard gift cards available through retail partners or online purchase channels. Online card management: The MyGift portal allows cardholders to activate new cards, register them for online or mail/phone purchases, view transaction history, and check remaining balances. Flexible spending: Once activated, the cards can be used at most merchants that accept Visa/Mastercard, subject to standard limitations such as balance availability, fees, or merchant restrictions. How to Purchase a GiftCardMall / MyGift Card Gift cards can be purchased in two ways: In-store: Many retailers carry GiftCardMall-branded gift cards. Online: Cards can also be ordered through GiftCardMall’s official online distribution channels. Cards are pre-loaded with the chosen value at the time of purchase. Some may require activation before first use. How to Activate and Check Your Balance Go to the official MyGift portal: Visit giftcardmall.com/mygift (or another verified GiftCardMall balance-check page). To activate a card: Enter the 16-digit card number Provide the expiration date and security code (CVV) Complete any additional verification prompts After submission, the card will be activated and ready to use. To check your balance: Enter the same card details on the portal Provide ZIP code or other verification if requested The system will display your current balance and recent transactions. For Online, Mail, or Phone Purchases Some merchants require billing information verification. Before making these purchases, you may need to register your card on the MyGift portal by adding your name, address, and contact details. Registering ensures that the merchant can match your billing information with the card. [mygift.giftcardmall.com](https://www.giftcardmallmygifts.co/)