Despite, Why do gift cards get declined?
There are a number of possible reasons why a purchase could be declined: You don’t have enough money left on your card. You haven’t activated or registered your card. The address you gave to make an online or phone purchase is different from the address you have on file with your prepaid card provider.
Following this, How long does it take for an Apple gift card to activate?
You should get it within 24 hours.
How do I make sure my gift card is activated? Locate the URL by checking the sticker on the front of the card. There’s usually a white sticker or some other indicator prominently displayed on the front of the card if it requires activation. You should see a toll-free number and/or a website link on the sticker that you need to use to activate the card.
Still, Why does my card not support this type of purchase? If you see this message, it means that your bank is blocking authorization of the card.
Why is my credit card being declined online when I have money?
A credit card might be declined for a variety of reasons, including suspicion of fraudulent activity or a maxed-out credit limit.
Why is my debit card declined when I have money online?
For online purchases, there is generally not an option to choose if you process the payment as debit or credit. Either way, in most cases, if there is a negative balance in your account resulting in not enough money to cover the cost of the purchase, the debit card will likely be declined.
