How To Use an Amazon Gift Card Without a Credit Card—Dilemma Solved

Amazon is a great place to shop, but the paying part might be a problem for some. If you don't have a credit or debit card, you may believe that you can't shop on this platform at all. You may feel uncomfortable sharing your credit card information online, and you could be wondering how to use an Amazon gift card without a credit card. 

The good news is—this option is possible, and you can enjoy the discounted prices and great deals paired with (often) free shipping if you have a reward card offered by this company.

Keep reading this article and learn how to:

• Use a gift card on Amazon without a credit card
• Pay on Amazon using other alternative methods that don’t involve disclosing your credit card info
• Earn free Amazon gift cards by downloading the Mode Earn App from the Google Play store

A Step-by-Step Guide to Using an Amazon Gift Card Without a Credit Card

While many online stores accept PayPal or Bitcoin, Amazon allows you to shop only with Mastercard, Visa, or American Express credit cards. If you don’t own any of these or are reluctant to share your credit card info, you can use an Amazon gift card as a viable payment method.

You need to complete two simple procedures before using your gift card online:

1. Create an Amazon account
2. Redeem the Amazon gift card

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Creating an Amazon Account

Before using an Amazon gift card, you need to create an account on the Amazon website. You will not be asked to provide any credit card information—here is all you have to do:

1. Visit the Amazon website
2. Select the Accounts & Lists and click on Start Here
3. Enter your full name, email address, and the chosen password in the designated fields
4. Click on Continue
5. Copy the One Time Password (OTP) you received via email
6. Paste the OTP in the provided field back at the Amazon page and click on Verify
7. Provide your cell phone number and click on Add a Mobile Phone Number (you will receive another OTP)
8. Copy the OTP you received in a text message in the provided field on the Amazon page and click on Create Amazon Account

Once the account creation is finalized, you can proceed to redeem your gift card.

Redeeming an Amazon Gift Card

Before purchasing anything on Amazon, you have to transfer the funds from your gift card to your Amazon account, i.e., redeem your gift card. You can do it either via browser or in a mobile app.

To apply your gift card funds to your Amazon account using your desktop or laptop, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Amazon website and log in to your account
2. Hover over Hello and click on Account from the drop-down menu
3. Select the Gift Cards option
4. Select Redeem a Gift Card from the side menu on the left side
5. Type in your gift card information and click Apply to Your Balance

To redeem your Amazon gift card using a mobile device—either Android or iOS—proceed as follows:

1. Start the app or visit the Amazon website
2. Log in and tap on Hello
3. Select Payments and tap on Your Payments
4. Tap on Amazon Gift Card and then Redeem a Gift Card
5. Type in the gift card number and PIN code
6. Click on Apply to Your Balance

Upon completing these steps, the funds from your gift card will be deposited to your Amazon account and available for your next purchase. Note that the redemption process for Specialty gift cards might differ, depending on the company or platform the gift card is for.

Shopping With an Amazon Gift Card Without a Credit Card

With your Amazon gift card funds on your Amazon account, you can proceed to the fun part—the shopping!

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Apart from the limitless items sold on the Amazon website, you can spend your Amazon gift card balance on products and services owned by the company, as well as platforms partnered with Amazon. A few online retailers also accept Amazon gift cards as a payment option. 

Refer to the table below to see where you can spend your gift card funds:

Once you place an order on Amazon, you can choose whether you want to pay via credit card, your regular account balance, or your gift card funds. Upon selecting the appropriate option at the checkout, the gift card balance will be automatically applied to your purchase. Note that Amazon gift cards issued after 2005 don't expire, so you can use the transferred funds whenever you want.

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Alternative Ways To Pay on Amazon Without a Credit Card

A gift card is not the only payment method you can use on Amazon that doesn’t involve credit card details. The alternative options include:

1. Debit card
2. Money order, check, or cashier’s check
3. PayPal Credit
4. Bank account number

Debit Card

You may feel safer using a debit card online while ordering from Amazon because it has limited funds on it. As long as it has a Visa or a Mastercard logo on it, you can use it on this platform. 

When you get to the checkout, you should:

1. Click on the Pay With a New Card option
2. Select Visa or Mastercard
3. Provide the debit card information
4. Click on Continue

Money Order, Check, or Cashier’s Check

Another payment option that doesn’t require a credit card is a check or money order. Once you get to the checkout, follow these prompts:

1. Select the Check or Money Order option
2. Click on Continue
3. Complete your order

You will receive an address where you need to send the payment—you have 30 days to do it before your order gets canceled. 

PayPal Credit

PayPal Credit—formerly Bill Me Later—is an option for online shopping that doesn’t require you to pay anything upfront. To find out if you can take advantage of this option, you will have to provide:

• Your billing address
• Last four digits of your Social Security number
• Your date of birth

Once you accept the Terms and Conditions, you will get a notification informing you whether you are eligible for this payment method. If yes, you can order what you want from Amazon and pay for your goods this way. 

Bank Account Number

You can also choose to pay for your Amazon order by providing your bank account number. Here is how:

1. Select the Pay With a Checking Account option
2. Enter the bank branch and bank code
3. Type in your account number
4. Specify the account holder’s name
5. Add a driver’s license or national ID number
6. Re-enter your account number
7. Click on Continue

How Can Mode Mobile Help You Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards?

You can avoid disclosing your sensitive info to Amazon by using the gift cards offered by this company, but buying a reward card isn’t a budget-friendly option. If you purchase it yourself, you will spend the same amount of money you would when buying goods directly from the platform, which doesn’t make any sense. The only effective option to save money is to get free Amazon gift cards, but it’s easier said than done. 

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