How to redeem a digital gift card on amazon

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What to Know

  • Go to Amazon.com and log in to your account. On Account page, select Gift Cards > Redeem a Gift Card.
  • Enter the Claim Code, then select Apply to your balance.
  • Alternatively, you can use the gift card at checkout to apply directly to purchase.

This article explains how to redeem Amazon gift cards, either by applying them to your account or directly toward a purchase at checkout.

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Apply Your Gift Card Balance to Your Amazon Account

The 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.

  1. Go to Amazon.com and log in to your account.

  2. Locate the Amazon gift card Claim Code. On physical cards, you may need to scratch off a coating or pull a tab to reveal it.

    The Claim Code and the card's Serial Number are two different things. The serial number is usually at the bottom of the card and has 16 or more numbers. The Claim Code is shorter and has a combination of letters and numbers.

  3. On your Amazon Account page, select Gift cards, located near the top of the page.

  4. Select Redeem a Gift Card.

  5. Enter the Claim Code, then select Apply to your balance.

  6. The gift card funds are applied to your next purchase. Go to the Gift Card Account page to check your balance.

    When you're checking out while making an Amazon.com purchase, opt not to use the gift card balance if you prefer to keep it for another time.

Apply an Amazon Gift Card Directly to a Purchase

Use the gift card during the checkout process if you prefer.

  1. Add your items to your Amazon Shopping Cart and select Proceed to Checkout.

  2. Under Payment Method, locate the option to Add a gift card or promotion code or voucher.

  3. Enter your Claim Code and select Apply. The gift card funds are used for your purchase, and any leftover balance remains in your Amazon account.

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How to redeem a digital gift card on amazon

  • To redeem an Amazon gift card, head to your account's "Gift Card Balance" page.
  • If you have the code, you can also redeem your Amazon gift card while checking out.
  • The Gift Card Balance page also lets you set up an automatic reload schedule, so you'll always have a gift card.

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 app

These 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/Insider

2. Scroll down to the Payments section and select Manage gift card balance.

Head to your "Manage gift card balance" menu. Amazon; William Antonelli/Insider

3. 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/Insider

Alternatively, 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/Insider

How to redeem an Amazon gift card via the website

The 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/Insider

3. 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/Insider

You 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/Insider

Christine 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 .

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