Yes, it can be open to a fraudulent transaction.
There are also restrictions on the types of gift cards allowed and limitations on how many can be sold, with the aim of reducing fraud risk.
- Sellers can list the following types of gift cards:
- eBay gift cards that are sold by authorized sellers
- Collectible gift cards with no redemption value, as long as the listing specifies that there's no monetary amount on the card
- Gift cards must still be valid and unexpired. If there's an expiration date, it must be specified in the listing
- The total face value of all gift card listings from a seller at any given time must be £500 or less
- The following types of gift cards aren't allowed:
- Electronically delivered gift cards from sellers who engage in high-risk activities
- Prepaid credit cards (or money cards) from American Express, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa
- Store or merchandise credit in the form of a receipt.
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