Amazon Gift Card—Everything You Need To Know
Amazon Gift Card—Where To Get It and How To Use It
In 1999, a financial magazine article called Jeff Bezos “just another middleman” who would flop in no time. Some 20 years later, Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world. You’ve probably already enjoyed the convenience this company brings to shopping, but your customer experience can get even better with the gift cards the company offers.
If it's your first time having one and you know nothing about using it, this article will help you learn everything you need to know. We'll show you:
- What types of Amazon gift cards there are
- How to redeem them on different devices
- What you can spend the Amazon gift card funds on
- How to get an Amazon gift card for free once you install the Mode Earn App
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What Types of Amazon Gift Cards Are There?
Amazon gift cards work similarly to all other company-issued gift cards. They can be used for purchasing Amazon products and services, or you can send them to someone else via mail or email as a present. The following table shows the five types of gift cards this company offers:
Type |
How It Works |
Physical Amazon gift card |
A physical card with customized packaging that can be shipped to a specified address |
Amazon e-gift card |
A digital gift card sent to the recipient within 5 minutes. It can arrive via email, text, or a messaging app |
Print at Home Amazon gift card |
A PDF gift card you can print and fold into a greeting card. You can personalize it by uploading a custom photo |
Amazon Specialty gift card |
A gift card you can redeem at other companies or on specific platforms, such as Steam, Uber, Apple, Whole Foods, Starbucks, and similar |
Amazon Reload |
A card you can use to top up any type of Amazon gift card you already have |
With Amazon gift cards, you won’t have to worry about expiration dates or shipping fees (for physical cards) since there aren’t any. The minimum value ranges from $1 to $25, depending on the type, but all available gift cards have the same upper limit, which caps at $2,500.
How To Redeem Amazon Gift Cards
Most online stores and retailers allow you to use gift cards online during checkout, but Amazon is a bit different. Their gift cards don’t need to be activated before redemption, but you need to transfer the funds from them to your Amazon account before choosing the products you want to buy.
Once you redeem the 14-digit gift card code found on your card, the funds will go to your account’s gift card balance, and you will be able to use them during your next purchase.
When it comes to Amazon Specialty gift cards, the way you use them depends on the company/platform the gift card is for. Each company has a different set of instructions for the redemption process, so it’s not the same if you want to redeem a gift card for a store like Sephora or Lowe’s or use a gift code for a video game, such as Roblox or Fortnite.
As for the other types, there are two ways to redeem Amazon gift cards—via:
- Mobile phone
- Desktop
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How To Redeem Your Amazon Gift Card via Mobile Phone
If you’re using your Amazon mobile app to redeem the gift card, you need to:
- Open the app or visit the Amazon website
- Log in to your account and tap Hello to navigate through the menu
- Select the Payments option and choose Your Payments
- Tap Amazon Gift Card
- Click on Redeem a Gift Card
- Enter your gift card number and PIN code
- Tap Apply to Your Balance
How To Redeem Your Gift Card via Desktop
To redeem a gift card using your PC or Mac, you must:
- Go to the Amazon website and sign in
- Choose the Account option right under Hello and select Account from the drop-down menu
- Select the Your Payments option (you can skip the first three steps by using the Redeem a Gift Card link)
- Choose Amazon Gift Card
- Click on Redeem a Gift Card and enter your gift card information
- Press Apply to Your Balance
What Are Some Common Issues With Gift Cards?
When you complete the Amazon gift card redemption process, the funds should be available immediately. If this doesn’t happen, you may have encountered one of the following two issues:
- The gift card has already been redeemed
- The reward was applied to the wrong account
In the first instance, Amazon will report an error about the card having already been used. It happens if you try redeeming a gift card that you have already used during one of your previous purchases.
The latter problem occurs because gift cards are non-transferable and can’t be used on multiple Amazon profiles. Make sure you’re logged in to the right account before you attempt to redeem the card.
If you are sure that you are on the right account and using the card for the first time, it means that there may be some problems with the server. All you need to do is wait a bit until your funds show up on your profile and then proceed with the purchase.
What Can You Spend Your Amazon Gift Card Funds On?
Aside from buying products via Amazon’s online store, there are various other places where you can use Amazon gift cards. Some of these options include:
- Amazon Prime
- Amazon Prime Video
- Amazon Basics
- Amazon Kindle
- Twitch
You can also convert the funds to cash via PayPal or turn them into Bitcoin.
How To Get Free Gift Cards for Amazon
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Gift cards are amazing because they allow you to pay for something without using your money, which is why buying them yourself doesn’t bring any benefits. You still have to set aside the same amount of cash you would spend on the products you want to buy anyway. Certain free gift card apps can help, but they usually have specific criteria users need to meet, and it may take too long to collect enough points and get a reward.
Thanks to Mode Mobile’s Mode Earn App—a simple and fun platform that helps you earn supplemental income with zero effort—you can collect reward points and convert them into a free Amazon gift card! All you need to do is use your mobile device and perform super-simple everyday activities, such as:
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- Watching video ads
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- Charging your phone
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More Guides That Will Help You Get Your Cash Back
Looking for more ways to get cashback? Check out the guides we have on gift cards from Amazon, Fortnite, Roblox, and others:
- Fortnite gift card—a complete guide
- How to get Fortnite gift card codes
- How to use a gift card on Fortnite
- Learn how to redeem a Fortnite gift card on any platform
- How to use a Fortnite gift card on PS4 with zero complications
- Can you use a Visa gift card on Fortnite?
- How to redeem a Fortnite gift card on Switch
- A step-by-step guide to checking your Roblox gift card balance
- How to use a Roblox gift card—explained
- Was your Roblox gift card not activated? Learn how to fix it
- Everything you need to know about Roblox gift cards
- How to get Roblox gift cards for free
- How to redeem a Roblox gift card from Amazon
- Can you use a Roblox gift card on two accounts?
- Do Roblox gift cards expire, and how do you redeem them?
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- How to get free gift cards without risking your privacy
- What free gift card apps you can use, and which one is the best
- How to earn and redeem a gift card for free
- How to use gift cards online—a guide to saving money
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