Many virtual-only Visa cards (e.g., from Tremendous ) list "Tobacco businesses" as a prohibited merchant category.

Standard, non-reloadable Visa gift cards are typically treated like cash or debit cards by retailers. Because they are widely accepted wherever Visa is taken, they can generally be used to purchase most items, including tobacco products, at major retailers like Walmart. 2. Mandatory Legal Requirements

Not all Visa-branded cards allow tobacco purchases. Common restrictions include: