VISA Reward Cards

Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce that Visa® Reward Cards are now available in a $100 denomination, as well as $25 and $50 denominations, with the same 2% non-profit benefit.

Important Facts You Need To Know About Visa Reward Cards

·        Subject to applicable law, beginning 6 months after the date your Rewards Card was purchased by Great Lakes Scrip Center, a monthly service fee of $3.00 will be deducted from your remaining balance.

·        To ensure authorized use of your Rewards Card, be sure to sign the back before using.

·        Always know the balance of your card and when ready to make your purchase, tell the cashier the amount you would like applied to your Visa Rewards Card. Always press the CREDIT button. If you press DEBIT your transaction will be declined. The balance will then need to be paid with the second payment method.

·        If you decide to return merchandise purchased with your Visa Rewards Card, you may be asked to present the same card to process that return. Be sure to hold onto your purchase receipts and your card, even after the balance is depleted.

·        When using your Visa Rewards Card somewhere that a tip may be appropriate, your transaction may be authorized for an additional 20% above your total bill. Be sure that the balance on your card is sufficient to cover the cost of the bill plus the tip added. If not, the transaction will be declined.

·        Gas stations: You will need to present your card to the attendant inside the station. The Visa card will not work at the pump.

·        For online or phone orders, you will need to register your card at www.prepaidrewardscenter.com. When you make an online or phone purchase, the name, address, and phone number you use will need to be exactly the same as the information you provided when registering your card. If the information is different, the transaction may be declined.

·        The Visa Rewards Card is not a credit, charge or debit card.

Why It’s Critical To Know Your Gift Card Balance

If you wish to use your Visa Rewards Card to purchase an item for more than the available funds, many national merchants - but not all - will accept your gift card and automatically offer you the opportunity use another form of payment to pay the balance of the final purchase price. This is called a "split tender" transaction because you would be splitting the final transaction amount between your gift card and another form of payment.

If you're not sure of the merchant's policy regarding a "split tender" transaction, it's critical to know the exact balance of your Visa Rewards Card. You can check the amount of funds available on your gift card by visiting www.prepaidrewardscenter.com or calling Visa Prepaid Center toll free within the United States at 1-866-578-0117, which is the telephone number printed on the back of your Visa Rewards Card.

Once you know your balance, you MUST ask the merchant if two forms of payment will be accepted for the purchase you wish to make. If the merchant agrees, first request that the merchant place a specific dollar amount on the other form of payment (e.g., the final transaction amount less the balance of funds available on your Rewards Card), and then use your Rewards Card to pay the remaining balance. Some retailers, particularly department stores, will only allow a "split tender" transaction if the second form of payment is cash or check. Internet and most mail order merchants do not permit "split tender" transactions. We do not guarantee that the merchant will accept two forms of payment, such as two gift cards.

To purchase Visa Reward Cards From GLSC, search “Visa” or look for the gift cards in our “Specialty Retailer” category.