Are online Visa e-gift cards secure?

The security of an online Visa e-gift card is dependent upon the level of security provided by the recipient's email service. E-gift cards are sent via email, and the sender receives an email verification upon delivery from the gift card company.

E-gift cards are sent digitally to an email address provided by the card purchaser. Recipients receive their personalized e-gift card within 24 hours after the order is placed. The online gift card company provides a link to the e-gift card in its notification email, along with instructions to the recipient. E-gift cards are non-refundable, but gift card companies usually provide a replacement card, if the original is accidentally deleted or never received.