Maya was a "deal hunter" by trade and a budgeter by necessity. For months, she had been eyeing a high-end espresso machine that never seemed to go on sale. That’s when she decided to play the long game: finding to effectively lower the price of anything she bought.
Some banks and credit unions offer Visa gift cards with no activation fees as a perk for account holders.
Maya quickly realized that Visa gift cards are rarely sold for less than their face value because they are as good as cash. While retailers like Card Depot offer discounts on brand-specific cards (like 15% off Adidas), general-purpose Visa cards usually come with ranging from $3.95 to nearly $7.00. 2. Finding the "Hidden" Deals