Yes, the card is really loaded despite what the packaging says
I bought this as a gift. It comes in a sealed package which is really nice. However, here is a word of advice: on the package itself, it states that the card is not valid until activated by a cashier. This had me a bit worried that I had just paid $50 for an unloaded gift card. I opened the package so that I could get the code off the back of the card and check the balance on the website provided. Thankfully, the card IS loaded with the $50. I wish I would have left it in the package it came in because it would've looked better as a gift, but I felt I had to make sure it was actually loaded first. So learn from my mistake- yes, the card is loaded. And if you really want to be sure it is loaded, it provides a website you can go to to check the card balance. However, if you're buying this as a gift and want to keep it in the packaging (looks nicer that way) then you can be rest assured that it is actually loaded and you don't have to open it to check.
Rating: 5 stars