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What this site can and can’t do for you.
Educational information only
Check My Card publishes general information to help people use cards and websites more safely. It is not a substitute for guidance from your card issuer or from a qualified professional.
What this site is not
- Not a bank, card issuer, card network or payment processor
- Not a card-checking or card-validation service
- Not a balance-checking service
- Not a gift-card issuer, seller or program manager
- Not financial, legal or account-specific advice
For your own card or account
Use the website, app or phone number printed on your card, its packaging or your statement, or contact your card issuer or the official provider. We can’t see, unlock, refund or replace any card, and we can’t help with individual transactions.
No affiliation
Visa and Mastercard are trademarks of their respective owners. Check My Card is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either network. The same applies to Vanilla Gift, GiftCardMall, MyGiftCardMall and every other brand mentioned: their names appear only to help readers recognize and reach the right official service.
Accuracy
Card programs, laws and websites change, and details vary by country and issuer. Always follow the terms that came with your own card. If you notice something wrong, please tell us through the corrections process.
About the website checklist
The checklist is a thinking aid. It doesn’t scan or inspect any website, and a result with no red flags doesn’t guarantee that a site is safe. If anything feels off, stop and use the official channel instead.