Verizon Wireless
Rebate Issued as Visa Debit Card Instead of Check

I purchased a cell phone from Verizon Wireless that carried a $50.00 "rebate". My rebate came in the form of a Visa debit card for $50.00. Upon trying to deposit this "rebate" into my checking account from which I paid for the phone to begin with, the teller at the bank advised I was unable to do so and would have to use it as though I would a debit card. I'd like to know what services or benefits Verizon is receiving that prompts them to issue "rebates" in this form. Something from Visa or Mastercard perhaps? Part of my reason to purchase this particular phone was because of the rebate that was offered. As I see it, this is MY $50.00 that should be issued in the form of a check to be spent or deposited as I see fit. I feel I am being forced to spend it in a manner I don't want to.

Company: Verizon Wireless
Country: USA
State: Illinois
City: Elgin
ZIP: 60123
Address: 777 Big Timber Road
Phone: 8009220204

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