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. Show 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 redeem an Amazon gift card via the appThese steps work for both the iPhone and Android apps. 1. Open the Amazon app and tap the three stacked lines in the bottom-right corner, and then tap Account. Open your Account options. Amazon; William Antonelli/Insider2. Scroll down to the Payments section and select Manage gift card balance. Head to your "Manage gift card balance" menu. Amazon; William Antonelli/Insider3. You'll be brought to the page where you can redeem a gift card or add balance to an existing one. Tap Redeem another gift card to activate your gift card by entering its code or scanning it. You can type in your gift card's code, or scan it. Amazon/William Antonelli/InsiderAlternatively, 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. Your gift card will replace whatever payment method you've selected. Amazon; William Antonelli/InsiderHow to redeem an Amazon gift card via the websiteThe process is pretty similar if you go through Amazon's website. 1. Head to Amazon and log in, then hover your mouse over the Account & Lists option in the top-right. 2. In the menu that appears, click Gift Card Balance. Head to your "Gift Card Balance" menu. Amazon; William Antonelli/Insider3. 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. Redeem a new card or add money to an old one. Amazon; William Antonelli/InsiderYou 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. Your gift card balance will appear in the summary on the right. Amazon; William Antonelli/InsiderChristine Kopaczewski contributed to a previous version of this article.
William Antonelli Tech Reporter for Insider Reviews William Antonelli (he/she/they) is a writer, editor, and organizer based in New York City. As a founding member of the Reference team, he helped grow Tech Reference (now part of Insider Reviews) from humble beginnings into a juggernaut that attracts over 20 million visits a month. Outside of Insider, his writing has appeared in publications like Polygon, The Outline, Kotaku, and more. He's also a go-to source for tech analysis on channels like Newsy, Cheddar, and NewsNation. You can find him on Twitter @DubsRewatcher, or reach him by email at . Read more Read less Download Article Download Article If you have an Amazon gift card of any sort, you can apply it to your Amazon account by entering the claim code into the "Gift Card" section of your account's settings. While Amazon gift cards automatically apply toward your next order, you can also apply your gift card's balance toward a specific order by entering the claim code on the checkout screen.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX If you have an Amazon gift card, you can apply it to your account by entering the claim code into the “Gift Card” section of your account settings. Start by signing into your Amazon account and clicking the “Your Account” tab. Then, click “Redeem a Gift Card” under the “Gift Cards” tab. Enter the card’s claim code, which is the number on the back of the card. If you’re redeeming a digital code, select it from the confirmation email and paste it into the claim code field. Finally, click “Apply to your balance” to add the gift card’s balance to your Amazon account. You can also apply a gift card to a particular purchase. When you’re ready to check out, enter the gift card code in the “Enter Code” field under the “Payment method” section. To learn how to reload your balance on an Amazon gift card, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 223,584 times. Reader Success Stories
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