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How to Check a Balance on a MasterCard Gift Card

May 19, 2009
By: Pepper Near
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Checking the balance on your MasterCard gift card before making a purchase can prevent delay and embarrassment when you are ready to complete a payment transaction. Checking the balance is simple and takes only about a minute to complete. It can be done from anywhere you have access to a cell phone, land line or a computer with Internet access.

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Checking the balance on your MasterCard gift card is simple and takes only about a minute to complete.

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Turn your MasterCard gift card over and locate the toll-free customer service number. It is usually under the signature space or at the very top of the card.

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Dial the number listed and follow the automated prompts.

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Write down or memorize your balance.

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Use the website address on the back of the card, usually listed just after the toll-free number.

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Click on the Gift Card tab and enter your card number as well as the three-digit security number on the back of the card.

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Write down or memorize your balance.

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