How to Redeem Your Amazon Gift Card

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 Amazon Gift Cards are one of the most popular gifts today. Whether you received one through email, SMS, or a physical card, you can use it to shop for millions of items on Amazon. But before you begin shopping, you must first activate or redeem your Amazon Gift Card properly.

In this guide, you’ll learn everything about how to activate your Amazon gift card, how to check your balance, and smart ways to use it.

What Is an Amazon Gift Card?

An Amazon Gift Card is a prepaid card with a balance that you can apply to your Amazon account. It acts as a credit that you can use to buy items directly from Amazon.com or the Amazon mobile app.

You can receive gift cards in three forms:

  • Physical Cards (purchased from stores or delivered)

  • Digital Cards (sent via email or text)

  • Printable Gift Cards

How to Activate and Redeem Your Amazon Gift Card

Follow the instructions below to safely and quickly activate your Amazon Gift Card.

1.Sign in to Your Amazon Account

To get started, go to www.amazon.com or open the Amazon app on your mobile device.

  • Click on Sign In

  • Enter your email or mobile number and password

Don’t have an account? Click “Create account” and follow the steps.

2. Go to Your Account Settings

Once logged in:

  • Hover over “Accounts & Lists” on the top-right (desktop)

  • OR tap the menu icon (☰) in the app

  • Click or tap on “Your Account”

3. Click on “Gift Cards”

Now, locate and click on the option that says “Gift Cards” or “Manage Gift Card Balance”.

Here, you’ll be able to:

  • View your current balance

  • See past transactions

  • Activate a new gift card

Step 4. Click on “Redeem a Gift Card”

Next, click the “Redeem a Gift Card” button.

This will take you to a page where you can enter your claim code — the unique code printed or shared with your card.

 5.Enter Your Claim Code and Activate Your Card

Look for your Amazon claim code:

  • On physical cards: Scratch off the back to reveal the code

  • On digital cards: Check your email or message for the code

Then:

  • Enter the code in the box provided

  • Click on “Apply to Your Balance”

    How to Redeem a Gift Card During Checkout

    Didn’t activate it beforehand? No problem.

    You can also redeem your Amazon Gift Card while checking out:

    1. Add your items to the cart

    2. Click “Proceed to Checkout”

    3. On the payment page, look for “Enter a Gift Card or Promo Code”

    4. Type in your claim code and hit Apply


How to Check Your Amazon Gift Card Balance

Want to know how much you have left? Here’s how:

  1. Log in to Amazon

  2. Go to Your Account > Gift Cards

  3. Your available balance will be displayed at the top


Where to Buy Amazon Gift Cards

In today’s fast-moving digital world, Amazon Gift Cards have become one of the most convenient and appreciated gift options. Whether it’s for a birthday, festival, thank-you gesture, or reward, they’re easy to send, easy to use, and never go out of style.

Buy Amazon Gift Cards on Amazon Itself

The safest and easiest way to buy a gift card is directly from Amazon.com.

Here you can choose from:

  • E-Gift Cards – Sent by email or SMS

  • Physical Gift Cards – Delivered by mail

  • Print-at-Home Cards – Printable and customizable


Buy from Local Retail Stores (Offline)

Popular stores that sell Amazon Gift Cards include:

  • Walmart

  •  Target

  •  Best Buy

  •  CVS

  •  Walgreens

  •  7-Eleven

  •  Kroger

  •  Family Dollar

  •  GameStop

  •  Staples

Buy from Online Retailers or Apps


  •  PayPal Digital Gifts

  •  Cash App

  • Venmo

  •  Gyft.com

  •  GiftCards.com

  •  Raise.com

  • Google Pay / Apple Pay (depending on region)


Buy Amazon Gift Cards Internationally

If you live outside the U.S., don’t worry — Amazon Gift Cards are available globally.

Examples:

  • 🇮🇳 Amazon.in for India

  • 🇬🇧 Amazon.co.uk for the UK

  • 🇨🇦 Amazon.ca for Canada

  • 🇦🇺 Amazon.com.au for Australia

  • 🇩🇪 Amazon.de for Germany


Frequently Asked Questions 

 Is it necessary to activate the Amazon gift card?

Yes! You must activate or redeem the code to transfer the amount to your Amazon balance.


 Can I use multiple gift cards?

Absolutely! You can activate and stack multiple gift cards in your Amazon balance.


What if the claim code is not working?

Double-check for typing errors. If it still doesn’t work, contact Amazon Support immediately.


Do Amazon Gift Cards Expire?

Amazon Gift Card balances do not expire after being activated. However, it’s best to redeem them soon.

 Safety Tips While Activating Gift Cards

     Don’t Share Claim Codes

  Never share your claim code with anyone you don’t trust. Amazon will never call you to ask for a gift card code.

        


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