Do some restaurants not accept pre-paid Visa gift cards? —Bill K., St. Louis
I have to admit that this was a new one for me. I thought Visa gift cards were as good as cash—often better—and could be used everywhere that plastic cards were accepted. It turns out that’s not the case.
The questioner tried to use one at Twisted Tree, the popular local steakhouse that’s part of the Syberg’s family of restaurants, and was politely told the restaurant doesn’t accept them. This was corroborated by a restaurant representative, who wrote:…