How do you use a debit card as a gift card?

How do you actually use a debit card as a gift card? Ugh, I’ve been there! So frustrating, right? Remember that time I tried to buy concert tickets online, using that Visa gift card my aunt gave me? I spent like, ten minutes freaking out, staring at that stupid gift card field. It’s designed to confuse you, I swear! Totally useless if you’re dealing with a generic Visa or Mastercard.

The secret? Just skip the whole gift card thing entirely! Yeah, it seems crazy. It feels like they’re playing a game, hiding the obvious. But you just use the regular debit or credit card section, like you normally would. That’s where you input your card number, expiry date, all that jazz. It worked for me with those tickets – phew! I was so relieved. It’s almost like they deliberately make it hard. Why? Makes no sense!

So, yeah, ignore the ‘gift card’ field for those general-use cards. Seriously, it’s a total mind-bender, but trust me on this one – it works. Probably saved me from a full-blown meltdown that time. Let me know if it helps you!