Mastercard gift cards are issued by a bank, not Mastercard itself.
Use the website or phone number printed on the card for balance checks.
What Is a Mastercard Gift Card?
Mastercard gift cards are open-loop prepaid cards that can be used at most merchants that accept Mastercard in the U.S., subject to issuer rules.
Safety checklist
- Check balance only on the issuer's official site.
- Keep the receipt and card packaging.
- Use split payments for partial balances.
About this guide
This guide is educational and not an official Mastercard resource. Always verify terms with the issuing bank.