[header] How to transfer a visa gift card balance to your bank account with square [title] Activate your visa gift card online at the website provided on the card. [step] Many cards come pre-activated, so you don't have to worry about this unless the card says that it has to be activated. [title] Check your card balance if you do not know it. 
[step] This can be done either by going to a website or calling a number (both will be on the card). Remember the balance and minimize the number of balance checks.