FAQ
Are there any rate limiting or restrictions on my purchases?
Yes. To strengthen security and combat against potential fraud activities, we restrict the number and value of cumulative orders per customer on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
For certain products like calling cards, gift cards, and mobile top up, we limit the purchases to varying amounts for the daily/weekly/monthly purchase limits. The limit is different and changes based upon your history with us and type of the product. If our system determines a rate limit for your order, we will notify you accordingly. Your order will be canceled including any transaction/payments.
For business bulk orders, please contact us at [email protected] and drop a note on your individual business needs. We will handle business orders differently than retail orders and such restrictions may not apply.
When I place an order why does it go through verification and review
We verify and review each and every order placed on our website for security and fraud prevention purposes. Our system utilizes a variety of means to verify and conduct fraud check such as AVS (Address verification security) as obtained from your credit card billing information or as generated by our third-party security analytics solution providers.
We reserve the right to cancel any order if they do not meet our verification standards and or may require additional verification information to verify the order and the buyer.
Also, note that due to the difference in the verification steps and results for each order, the delivery and shipment time can vary and in some cases, it may translate to additional processing time.
Are there any other fees or surcharges for the purchase
Additional processing and compliance fees may apply for certain products such as gift cards or mobile top-up products while using payment options like credit card or PayPal.
The processing fee is required for us to thoroughly review and conduct enhanced security fraud checks when a credit card or PayPal option is chosen. These checks are not required to the same extent for other payment types such as cheques or Interac Debit cards and hence they do not incur any processing fees. Cheque and Interac Debit card payment options are available to customers should they wish to use and avoid processing fees.
The processing fee varies and will depend upon the product and payment options chosen. There are many other products where no additional fees or processing charge applies. You can find out on applicable processing or surcharge fees at the time or checkout and they will be included and described along with shopping cart item price and calculation.
How does Interac Payment option work?
Interac payment option allows you pay using your bank issued Interac debit card.
We integrate with most banks in Canada through our Interac payment program. If you choose Interac payment option at the time of check out, then you will be securely redirected to your bank’s web page using our payment provider’s gateway. You can then log in to your bank and complete the payment steps.
After you complete all your payment steps on your bank’s website, you will be redirected again to Muskbird.com confirming your payment and order acknowledgment
What type of payment options do you support?
We support popular payment options such as – Paypal, Interac Bank Debit, Major Credit Cards including Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. Alongside, we also offer payment option by Cheque payment.
Please note that Paypal and Credit Cards payment options are not available for certain products such as Gift Cards on our site and depending on the order type and amount. The main reason being high credit card processing fees and unfortunate possibilities of fraud related to gift cards ordering.
If you wish to request these payment options for ordering gift cards (paypal and credit cards), please email us with your order detail and attach documents to verify your identity such as driver’s license copy or utility bills. For certain order type and/or quantity, we may require to charge additional processing fees for accepting paypal or credit cards.
These requirements and fees are waived if the payment is made through either Interac payment or cheque payment.
How can I personalize my gift order?
You can choose to include a custom greeting card to your order. When you are ready to check out, under the “Customize” tab, include your custom text message or any photo.
We will automatically send an email to your recipient with your greeting on the specified date. We will also copy you on the email message.
For physical gift card order, we will print the custom greeting card and ship it along with your order.
Please note, that it is your responsibility to obtain the consent for sending a gift to your recipient. You may only send the gift to your gift recipient using our website if you have established a prior understanding or consent with your recipient.
Are there any rate limiting or restrictions on my purchases?
Yes. To strengthen security and combat against potential fraud activities, we restrict the number and value of cumulative orders per customer on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
For certain products like calling cards, gift cards, and mobile top up, we limit the purchases to varying amounts for the daily/weekly/monthly purchase limits. The limit is different and changes based upon your history with us and type of the product. If our system determines a rate limit for your order, we will notify you accordingly. Your order will be canceled including any transaction/payments.
For business bulk orders, please contact us at [email protected] and drop a note on your individual business needs. We will handle business orders differently than retail orders and such restrictions may not apply.
When I place an order why does it go through verification and review
We verify and review each and every order placed on our website for security and fraud prevention purposes. Our system utilizes a variety of means to verify and conduct fraud check such as AVS (Address verification security) as obtained from your credit card billing information or as generated by our third-party security analytics solution providers.
We reserve the right to cancel any order if they do not meet our verification standards and or may require additional verification information to verify the order and the buyer.
Also, note that due to the difference in the verification steps and results for each order, the delivery and shipment time can vary and in some cases, it may translate to additional processing time.
Are there any other fees or surcharges for the purchase
Additional processing and compliance fees may apply for certain products such as gift cards or mobile top-up products while using payment options like credit card or PayPal.
The processing fee is required for us to thoroughly review and conduct enhanced security fraud checks when a credit card or PayPal option is chosen. These checks are not required to the same extent for other payment types such as cheques or Interac Debit cards and hence they do not incur any processing fees. Cheque and Interac Debit card payment options are available to customers should they wish to use and avoid processing fees.
The processing fee varies and will depend upon the product and payment options chosen. There are many other products where no additional fees or processing charge applies. You can find out on applicable processing or surcharge fees at the time or checkout and they will be included and described along with shopping cart item price and calculation.
How does Interac Payment option work?
Interac payment option allows you pay using your bank issued Interac debit card.
We integrate with most banks in Canada through our Interac payment program. If you choose Interac payment option at the time of check out, then you will be securely redirected to your bank’s web page using our payment provider’s gateway. You can then log in to your bank and complete the payment steps.
After you complete all your payment steps on your bank’s website, you will be redirected again to Muskbird.com confirming your payment and order acknowledgment
What type of payment options do you support?
We support popular payment options such as – Paypal, Interac Bank Debit, Major Credit Cards including Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. Alongside, we also offer payment option by Cheque payment.
Please note that Paypal and Credit Cards payment options are not available for certain products such as Gift Cards on our site and depending on the order type and amount. The main reason being high credit card processing fees and unfortunate possibilities of fraud related to gift cards ordering.
If you wish to request these payment options for ordering gift cards (paypal and credit cards), please email us with your order detail and attach documents to verify your identity such as driver’s license copy or utility bills. For certain order type and/or quantity, we may require to charge additional processing fees for accepting paypal or credit cards.
These requirements and fees are waived if the payment is made through either Interac payment or cheque payment.
What are Gift Cards, Event Tickets, e-Vouchers and Calling Cards?
Gift Cards:
A gift card is a prepaid stored-value money card usually issued by a retailer or bank to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses.
Gift cards as sold within our website refers to physical gift cards which gets delivered to you via mail
e-Vouchers or e-Gift Cards
e-Vouchers are the electronic version of physical gift cards. When you place an order for e-Voucher or e-Gift cards, we will email you a secret PIN (Identification number) that you can use to make purchase within the e-Gift card’s merchant’s store, typically online store in most cases.
Not all merchants and brands support or provide e-Vouchers and often the use of e-Vouchers are limited to their online sites or stores.
The PIN number and related details for your e-Voucher are also available under your order details in your “my account” for any future reference
Event Tickets
Event Tickets are like any tickets that you purchase for any events or shows, such as movie shows or live performances. When you order event tickets from our site, we will mail you an actual physical ticket to your delivery address.
Calling Cards
Calling cards are prepaid phone cards that you can use to make long distance phone calls from your land line or mobile phones.
Calling Card is often much cheaper than long distance providers, so you can easily budget your long distance calling costs. Instead of monthly billing anyone can simply pay for the calling time in advance and reduce the prepaid balance as you make calls.
What is your refund policy?
Once you place the order on our site, Muskbird.com does not accept any returns or exchanges. Therefore please review and verify your order very carefully before placing it. Please refer to our shipping and returns policy page for more information
If you receive a defective, invalid or inactive card due to any error on our part, we would gladly refund or exchange your order upon your written request and as long as the merchandise is returned.
Why should I buy from MuskBird.com?
We offer very competitive pricing and a very convenient way of shopping for gift cards, event tickets, e-Vouchers and calling cards. Our key theme and business driver is really to provide absolute delight and complete customer satisfaction when you visit or shop at muskbird.com. Not only we provide many unique features such as an integrated personalized greetings and scheduled delivery for your order, but we also take pride in listening to your feedback and suggestions.
We offer a 100% guarantee that you will receive valid and authentic gift cards, event tickets and calling cards when you order them from our website. If you receive a defective, invalid or inactive card due to any error on our part, we would gladly refund or exchange your order.
How do I find out long distance rates and other charges for selecting a calling card?
For most calling cards and mobile top up cards, you can refer to the contact information or customer support numbers posted under product details section. If we are able to obtain the rate information for the cards, we will gladly post it on our web site. Please note that the rate information changes frequently and it may not be possible to obtain and post it on our web site. Please use your past experience, consumer feedback and other information where available prior to purchasing these cards.
While most calling cards offer very low and competitive long distance rates, should you feel not satisfied with any of the cards or it’s quality, please contact respective customer service or support numbers for their providers. Muskbird.com does not take any responsibility for the quality of these cards and is not liable for the rates or service charges incurred while using them. Put simply, we are re-sellers and have no capabilities or control on the quality, service charges and any fees if applicable for any of the cards.
Can I send my gift order to other recipient?
Absolutely! We offer easy to use “Customize” option to include a custom greeting for your recipients to your order. Simply follow the steps below to send your order to another recipient instead of yourself:
1. When you are ready to check out, under the “Billing” tab, specify a different shipping address of your recipient. We will mail your physical cards to your recipient’s address directly.
You will still receive a delivery confirmation email stating that the order was sent to your recipient
2. Under the “Customize” tab, choose any custom greeting message and your favorite picture that you want to include with your order. We will print a copy of your custom greeting card and also include along with your order (For physical mail-in orders only)
3. For e-Vouchers or e-Gift cards, we will email your recipients with your custom greeting card along with any product information (product details, PIN number, etc)
Please note, that it is your responsibility to obtain the consent for sending a gift to your recipient. You may only send the gift to your gift recipient using our website if you have established a prior understanding or consent with your recipient.
Do any of the cards have any expiry period?
Most gift cards, e-Vouchers and other cards sold on our web site have no expiry, unless otherwise stated.
Are there any rate limiting or restrictions on my purchases?
Yes. To strengthen security and combat against potential fraud activities, we restrict the number and value of cumulative orders per customer on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
For certain products like calling cards, gift cards, and mobile top up, we limit the purchases to varying amounts for the daily/weekly/monthly purchase limits. The limit is different and changes based upon your history with us and type of the product. If our system determines a rate limit for your order, we will notify you accordingly. Your order will be canceled including any transaction/payments.
For business bulk orders, please contact us at [email protected] and drop a note on your individual business needs. We will handle business orders differently than retail orders and such restrictions may not apply.
When I place an order why does it go through verification and review
We verify and review each and every order placed on our website for security and fraud prevention purposes. Our system utilizes a variety of means to verify and conduct fraud check such as AVS (Address verification security) as obtained from your credit card billing information or as generated by our third-party security analytics solution providers.
We reserve the right to cancel any order if they do not meet our verification standards and or may require additional verification information to verify the order and the buyer.
Also, note that due to the difference in the verification steps and results for each order, the delivery and shipment time can vary and in some cases, it may translate to additional processing time.
Are there any other fees or surcharges for the purchase
Additional processing and compliance fees may apply for certain products such as gift cards or mobile top-up products while using payment options like credit card or PayPal.
The processing fee is required for us to thoroughly review and conduct enhanced security fraud checks when a credit card or PayPal option is chosen. These checks are not required to the same extent for other payment types such as cheques or Interac Debit cards and hence they do not incur any processing fees. Cheque and Interac Debit card payment options are available to customers should they wish to use and avoid processing fees.
The processing fee varies and will depend upon the product and payment options chosen. There are many other products where no additional fees or processing charge applies. You can find out on applicable processing or surcharge fees at the time or checkout and they will be included and described along with shopping cart item price and calculation.
How does Interac Payment option work?
Interac payment option allows you pay using your bank issued Interac debit card.
We integrate with most banks in Canada through our Interac payment program. If you choose Interac payment option at the time of check out, then you will be securely redirected to your bank’s web page using our payment provider’s gateway. You can then log in to your bank and complete the payment steps.
After you complete all your payment steps on your bank’s website, you will be redirected again to Muskbird.com confirming your payment and order acknowledgment
Can I cancel my order?
Unfortunately, the short answer is No.
Gift cards, Calling cards, Event tickets and similar products sold on our site are like cash and as such Muskbird.com does not accept any cancellation or exchange, once the order has been placed. So please review your order very carefully before placing it.
In certain situations, if we have not yet started processing your order, we may be able to revert or cancel your order, however, we issue no guarantees. Should you require any change or cancellations to your order, you can contact us using our email contact address or the “order chat” function available for your order under once you login to your account.
Does my recipient of the gift order need to register to your web site?
No, it is not necessary.
Depending upon your order, i.e. if it is an e-Voucher, we will e-mail your recipient with the production information such as PIN number, Serial number and any personalized greetings. We will also copy your using the e-mail address that you’d provided in your order. If it is a physical gift card order and you have designated it to be sent to your recipient, then we will ship and mail the product to your recipient’s address as specified on the “delivery” section of your order.
That being said, we welcome your recipient to visit and register on our web site and enjoy the convenience of digital shopping!
Is my transaction secure?
YES. Customer Privacy and Security are extremely important to us.
We utilize layers of defense and security measures to provide you with a safe buying experience such as data and transport layer encryption using “HTTPS/SSL” , network security, authorizations, computer vulnerability scanning and much more.
Our payment processing partners are one of the best known brands in the industry and we do not keep any permanent storage of your sensitive data such as credit card numbers. Such information is only used for the purpose of your payment verification and any information exchange is utilized through strong encryption mechanism.
For more information, please read our privacy policy page.
How do I access my PIN Numbers?
We will send you the PIN Numbers and Serial Number details for your card or event tickets to the email address specified while submitting your order.The same information is also available in your “My Account” order section for your particular order.
If you sent your order to any other recipient, then in addition to your self, we will also email your recipient with the same information at their email address as provided by you on the order.
What is the expected delivery time for my order?
For physical mail in orders, such as Gift Cards and Event Tickets, the delivery time will depend upon the method of shipping that you choose for your order and your destination shipping address. It can range from 1 to 9 business days for most orders however, give some extra time for remote and northern areas.
For e-Vouchers, e-Gift Cards and Calling Cards, the order delivery will happen over e-mail. It can take anywhere between 30 minutes to 24 hours to review, verify and confirm your order before you can receive your delivery e-mail with product PIN number and other information.
For more information, please visit our “Shipping and Returns Policy” page.
How does scheduled delivery work?
As part of the checkout and customize step, you can specify any future date of delivery for sending the email to your recipient with your customized greeting. For instance, you may want to email your recipient with your message on his/her birth date, but want to submit your gift order ahead of the time. With this example, we will process your order, take the payments and send your recipient with your message on the future date as indicated.
Please note, that for any physical gift card order, we will not be able to schedule the delivery and shipping to match the exact date indicated (only email message with custom greeting card and e-Voucher orders can be scheduled)