How to redeem a gift card on Amazon

• The easiest way to redeem an Amazon gift card is to use Amazon's redeem 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.

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 add an Amazon gift card to your account

If you receive an Amazon gift card, the easiest way to redeem it is by going to the designated link: https://www.amazon.com/gc/redeem. Then enter your claim code and click the Apply to your balance button.

Assuming that you're using a computer (or the browser app on your phone), and you're already logged into your account.

But there are other avenues — such as the Amazon app or the gift card section of Amazon's site — which you can use as well.

How to redeem an Amazon gift card via the app

These steps work for both the iPhone and Android apps.

1. Open the Amazon shopping app and tap the person icon to access your account information.

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

3. You'll be brought to the page where you can redeem a gift card or add a balance to an existing one. Tap Redeem another gift card to activate your gift card by entering its code or scanning it.

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.

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 hover your mouse over the Account & Lists option in the top-right and then click Account.

2. Choose Gift Cards.

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.

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.

How to acquire an Amazon gift card

If you want to get an Amazon gift card for yourself or someone else, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Log into your Amazon account.

2. Click Gift Cards, located toward the top-right of the homepage.

3. Scroll down to the Shop by gift card type section. You can choose between eGift cards, physical gift cards, and printing a gift card at home.

4. Alternatively, you can choose Reload your balance, located toward the top of the page. From there, you can directly add funds to an existing Amazon gift card.

How to find your Amazon gift card balance

Knowing your gift card balance is important if you plan on using it to cover certain expenses. You can check your Amazon gift card balance using either the desktop or mobile version of Amazon. In either case, you'll have to navigate to your account information and then head to the gift card section.

Amazon gift card FAQs

Do I need to have an Amazon account to redeem a gift card?

Yes, you'll need an Amazon account to make any purchase on Amazon, whether you're using a gift card or not.

I can't see the entire code on the gift card — what do I do?

In that case, you'd have to contact Amazon for help. You'll have to provide the 16- or 30-digit serial number of the card, your order number (if you know it), the purchaser's name, the recipient's name, and the email address or physical address where the gift card was sent to.