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This article explains how to redeem Amazon gift cards, either by applying them to your account or directly toward a purchase at checkout. FlickrApply Your Gift Card Balance to Your Amazon AccountThe easiest way to redeem an Amazon gift card is to apply the amount directly to your Amazon account. This way, your gift card balance is applied automatically to eligible purchases. This process is the same, whether you have a physical or digital Amazon gift card.
Apply an Amazon Gift Card Directly to a PurchaseUse the gift card during the checkout process if you prefer.
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You can buy nearly any item on Earth from Amazon. The only obstacles in your way are space — Where will you fit your 15th flatscreen TV? — and money. But if you've received an Amazon gift card for your birthday, money doesn't have to be an issue. You can redeem Amazon gift cards you've received using the website or app. And once you've redeemed a gift card, you can keep track of how much money is left on it. How to redeem an Amazon gift card via the appThese steps work for both the iPhone and Android apps. 1. Open the Amazon app and tap the three stacked lines in the bottom-right corner, and then tap Account. Open your Account options. Amazon; William Antonelli/Insider2. Scroll down to the Payments section and select Manage gift card balance. Head to your "Manage gift card balance" menu. Amazon; William Antonelli/Insider3. You'll be brought to the page where you can redeem a gift card or add balance to an existing one. Tap Redeem another gift card to activate your gift card by entering its code or scanning it. You can type in your gift card's code, or scan it. Amazon/William Antonelli/InsiderAlternatively, you can redeem a new gift card straight from the checkout page. In the Payment information section, just type or scan your gift card number. Your gift card will replace whatever payment method you've selected. Amazon; William Antonelli/InsiderHow to redeem an Amazon gift card via the websiteThe process is pretty similar if you go through Amazon's website. 1. Head to Amazon and log in, then hover your mouse over the Account & Lists option in the top-right. 2. In the menu that appears, click Gift Card Balance. Head to your "Gift Card Balance" menu. Amazon; William Antonelli/Insider3. You'll see your current gift card balance and transaction history. To redeem a new gift card, click Redeem a Gift Card and enter its code. Redeem a new card or add money to an old one. Amazon; William Antonelli/InsiderYou can also redeem an Amazon gift card right from the checkout page. Under Add a gift card or promotion code or voucher, type your gift card number and then click Apply. Your gift card balance will appear in the summary on the right. Amazon; William Antonelli/InsiderChristine Kopaczewski contributed to a previous version of this article.
William Antonelli Tech Reporter for Insider Reviews William Antonelli (he/she/they) is a writer, editor, and organizer based in New York City. As a founding member of the Reference team, he helped grow Tech Reference (now part of Insider Reviews) from humble beginnings into a juggernaut that attracts over 20 million visits a month. Outside of Insider, his writing has appeared in publications like Polygon, The Outline, Kotaku, and more. He's also a go-to source for tech analysis on channels like Newsy, Cheddar, and NewsNation. You can find him on Twitter @DubsRewatcher, or reach him by email at . Read more Read less Where do I find my Amazon Digital Gift Card?To view your Amazon.com Gift Card balance: Go to Your Account. Select Gift cards and view the balance on any of your Amazon.com Gift Cards.
How do I redeem my 16 digit Amazon gift card?All you need to do is enter the 16-digit gift card number when prompted during checkout. You can also keep the card details in your Amazon account for future purchases.
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