Vanilla Visa Canada gift cards
For bulk gift card orders and API delivery.
Vanilla Visa eReward cards for Canada load 1 to 1000 CAD for flexible spending anywhere Visa is accepted, making them a practical way to reward employees or thank customers.
Product details
Redeemable in
- Available face values
CAD 1 to 1,000
- Currency
- CAD
- Delivery
- Digital
About Vanilla Visa Canada
A Vanilla Visa eReward card is a prepaid Visa that works like cash anywhere Visa is accepted in Canada, whether the recipient spends online, taps a digital wallet in store, shops by phone, or places a mail order. Businesses use it when they need a reward that will not be wasted or returned: the cardholder chooses where to spend the balance, from a grocery run to a tank of gas to an online purchase.
Cards are issued in Canadian dollars and can be loaded with any amount from 1 to 1,000 CAD. There are no fixed denominations; you set the value per recipient. The balance must be used within six months of issue, which is worth planning around for a program that runs quarterly or annually.
The card comes from the Visa eReward program, issued by Peoples Trust Company, and carries Visa's standard acceptance in Canada. It works in Canadian dollars only, so it is not the right choice for payouts to people in other countries. For Japan, there is a separate Vanilla Visa card on GIFQ; the two are not interchangeable.
Recipients should be aware of a few restrictions: the card cannot be used for third-party money apps like PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp; recurring subscriptions; online grocery orders; or food delivery and taxi apps such as DoorDash, GrubHub, or Uber. For everything else, it spends like a Visa.
It is a dependable payout for Canadian earners, from study participants to freelance contributors, where you want to hand over value without dictating how it is spent. GIFQ delivers the card by email so the recipient can add it to a digital wallet right away.
GIFQ lets you send Vanilla Visa eReward cards in Canada one at a time through an API or in bulk from a dashboard, with the amount you set for each recipient.
From product selection to delivery
For a direct order, your business chooses this product, its value and the quantity. Review the card details alongside the recipient’s needs before including it in a bulk order or an integration.
Check the market and value
The card details show the values and currency for this product. Use those to choose an amount that fits your budget and the recipient’s market. For a different country, explore the brand’s other market listings.
Prepare the recipient’s instructions
Use the brand’s instructions to prepare a clear handover to the recipient, including any account or redemption-channel requirements. Ask our team about expiry if it is not listed, then include that information with the reward.
Choose direct ordering or recipient choice
If you need this particular card, order the selected product and value through the dashboard or API. If you want the person to choose the brand, confirm the options available for that payout before presenting the selection.
Start with a small order
Test the flow with a small order and keep its reference. Check the status before repeating a request that appears delayed. In an integration, connect the GIFQ order to your own record so your team can follow up on delivery questions.
Frequently asked questions
Where can the recipient use a Vanilla Visa eReward card?
The card works anywhere Visa is accepted in Canada, including online, in stores via digital wallets, over the phone, and through mail order.
What amounts can I load onto the card?
You choose any amount from 1 to 1,000 Canadian dollars, and there are no fixed denominations to work around.
How long is the card valid?
The balance expires six months after the card is issued. Plan to have recipients use the funds within that window.
Are there spending restrictions?
Yes. The card cannot be used for third-party money apps like PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp; recurring subscriptions; online grocery orders; or food delivery and taxi apps such as DoorDash, GrubHub, or Uber.
Can this card be used outside Canada?
No. It is issued in Canadian dollars and is only for use in Canada. For Japan, GIFQ offers a separate Vanilla Visa card.
How does GIFQ deliver these cards in bulk?
You can send Vanilla Visa eReward cards to many recipients at once through GIFQ's dashboard, each with the amount you set, or one at a time by API.
Send Vanilla Visa Canada at scale
Order gift cards in bulk from the dashboard or connect through the API. Talk to us about pricing and the markets your program needs.