Updated on October 5, 2022 Don't leave money on the table
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This article explains how to find out how much money is left on your Amazon gift cards.
How to Check an Amazon Gift Card Balance on Amazon's Website
The easiest way to check your balance is to log into your account on Amazon.com. Here's how to do it in a desktop web browser:
On the Amazon home page, select Account & Lists. Log into your account if prompted.
Select Gift Cards.
Your balance amount appears next to Your Gift Card Balance.
If you haven't yet added the card to your Amazon account, select Redeem a Gift Card and enter the claim code.
How to Check an Amazon Gift Card Balance on Amazon's Mobile Website
The process for checking your Amazon gift card balance is slightly different in a mobile browser:
On the Amazon home page, tap your name or Sign In and sign into your account if prompted.
Next to Your Account, tap See All.
Scroll down to the Payments section and tap Manage gift card balance.
How to Check an Amazon Gift Card Using the Amazon App
You can also check your gift card balance in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS or Android:
Tap the Menu icon (the three lines).
Tap Gifting & Charity.
Tap Gift Cards & Registry.
Tap Manage gift card balance.
Tap View Gift Card Balance.
Your Gift Card Balance is displayed at the top.
FAQ
How do I buy someone an Amazon gift card?
You can buy Amazon gift cards from Amazon.com, grocery stores, gas stations, drug stores, and even Coinstar kiosks. Stores that sell Amazon gift cards include CVS, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Safeway, and Staples.
How do I redeem an Amazon gift card?
To redeem your Amazon gift card, go to Amazon.com and select Accounts & Lists > Gift Cards > Redeem a Gift Card. Alternatively, you can use the gift card at checkout.
How do I use a Visa gift card on Amazon?
You can add a Visa gift card as a payment method at check out just like a regular bank card. Alternatively, go to Accounts & Lists > Gift Cards > Reload Your Balance and apply the amount on your Visa to your Amazon account.
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If you've received an Amazon gift card,
knowing your gift card balance is important, especially if you're planning to make a big purchase through the site. But you don't have to receive a gift card from someone else to take advantage of the feature – you can also purchase value whenever you want to, and set up auto-reload to better manage your finances. Here's how to get it done. You can either view your balance on the desktop website or mobile
app. 1. Go to the Amazon website and log in to your account, if needed. 2. Hover over Accounts & Lists, then click Account. 3. On the next page, click Gift cards. You'll see your gift card balance listed at the top of the page. 1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android and log in, if necessary. 2. Tap the Profile icon in the bottom menu. 3. Scroll down to the Gift Card Balance section.
You'll see your current balance listed there. Manually reloading your balance prevents any automatic card charges. This is a good method if you don't use this balance too often, or if you only want to buy a specific item. The minimum you can add to your balance is $0.50. 1. On the Amazon website homepage, hover over Account & Lists, then click
Account. 2. On the next page, select Gift cards. 3. In the menu bar at the top of the next page, click Reload your balance. 4. Choose or enter an amount. 5.
Click Buy Now. 1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android and log in, if needed.
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2. Tap the Profile icon.
3. Scroll down to the Gift Card Balance section and tap Manage.
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4. Select Reload Balance.
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5. Choose the amount and tap Buy Now.
How to auto-reload your Amazon gift card balance
You can set your balance to auto-reload on a daily to monthly schedule or when you hit a minimum balance of your choice.
On desktop:
1. On the Amazon website homepage, hover over Account & Lists, then select Account.
2. On the next page, click Gift cards.
3. Select Set up auto-reload.
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4. Set the amount, the frequency (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly), and the start date. Alternatively, you can set your card to auto-reload when your balance hits a minimum threshold.
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5. Choose your payment method or add a new card.
6. Click Save Your Auto-Reload Setting at the bottom of the page.
On mobile:
1. Open the Amazon app and log in, if needed, and tap the Profile icon.
2. Scroll down to Gift Card Balance and tap Manage.
3. Tap Your Auto-Reload Setting.
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4. Choose the amount, frequency, and start date settings. Or set your card to auto-reload when the balance falls to a certain amount, if preferred.
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5. Choose your payment method or add a new card.
6. Tap Save Your Auto-Reload Setting at the bottom of the page.
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