Choose from any of our gift cards to give to your loved ones
Redeem your gift cards at any of our Merchants
Onyx Gift Cards is a Grenadian company designed to introduce, market and manage gift cards systems in Grenada for retailers and corporations. We are enthusiastic about the effect and influence we will have on the local market. We intend to expand our systems regionally with a range of product offerings and services.
Gift cards are the preferred way of giving and receiving gifts. They carry a monetary value that can be redeemed for gifts at your favorite store.
Onyx GiftCards are “Open Gift Cards” which means that they can be redeemed at multiple merchant locations. They are standard credit card size, can fit into the average wallet and made of PVC plastic. Onyx GiftCards are Barcoded for security and safety for the consumer and bear a disclaimer at the back.
Onyx Giftcards can be bought with a branded Card backer which is black in colour and is designed to fit the card. There is an area to write a brief message to the recipient as well.
Credit card testing is a fraud technique where criminals use stolen card numbers to make small purchases or authorization requests. The goal is to see which cards are still active and valid. Once a card passes the test, it is used for larger fraudulent transactions or sold on dark web markets.
Fraudsters typically use automated scripts or bots to submit many card numbers to a merchant's payment page. They look for responses like approved, declined, or CVV mismatch. Even a small successful transaction confirms the card is live. This process can happen quickly across multiple merchants to avoid detection.
Some tests use low-value items, like a $1 donation, because those transactions often bypass stricter fraud checks. Others may use card verification services that charge a nominal fee. The common thread is validating the card without raising suspicion.
Card testing leads to chargebacks, lost merchandise, and higher processing fees. It can also damage a merchant's reputation with payment processors. If too many fraudulent transactions occur, the merchant may be placed in a high-risk category or lose the ability to accept cards.
Consumers should review statements regularly and report unauthorized charges immediately. They can also set up transaction alerts and freeze their card if they suspect fraud. Reporting to the FTC and the card issuer helps track and stop the activity.
Yes. Credit card testing is illegal in the United States and many other countries. It falls under fraud and identity theft laws, and can lead to severe penalties.
Merchants can reduce card testing with layered security, including velocity checks, CAPTCHA, and address verification. No single method is perfect, but multiple defenses make it harder for fraudsters.
A CVV is a three- or four-digit security code on a credit card. It is not stored by merchants, so requiring it helps confirm the physical card is present. Fraudsters who only have the card number often cannot provide the correct CVV.
