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  Gift cards  Yes, you can purchase most gift cards with a credit card, both in physical stores and online . However, you should be aware of a few potential issues, such as your credit card issuer treating the purchase as a cash advance or certain retailers restricting the use of credit for some types of gift cards.   In-store purchases You can buy gift cards with a credit card at most grocery stores, big-box retailers like  Walmart  and Target, and drugstores . Some retailers may limit the number of gift cards you can buy with a credit card at one time. Some stores, or cashiers at those stores, may have policies that prevent buying specific types of gift cards with a credit card, particularly general-purpose cards from Visa or Mastercard. When in doubt, it's best to ask a store representative.   Online purchases Most online retailers allow you to purchase their own brand of gift cards with a credit card. You can also buy gift cards from major credit card n...