How to Check an Amazon Gift Card Balance

Don't leave money on the table

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Jennifer Karner
Jen Karner
Jennifer Karner
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Jen Karner is a former Lifewire writer and expert on VR and Android phones. Her work has appeared on AndroidCentral, iMore, WindowsCentral and others.
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Updated on October 5, 2022

What to Know

  • From the Amazon website: Select Accounts & Lists > Gift Cards.
  • On mobile: Select Accounts & Lists > next to Your Account, select See All > Payments > Manage gift card balance.
  • From the Amazon app: Tap Menu > Gifting & Charity > Gift Cards & Registry > Manage gift card balance.

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:

  1. On the Amazon home page, select Account & Lists. Log into your account if prompted.

    Accounts & Lists on the Amazon home page

  2. Select Gift Cards.

    Gift cards on Amazon Account page

  3. 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.

    $0.00 highlighted on the Amazon gift card balance page

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:

  1. On the Amazon home page, tap your name or Sign In and sign into your account if prompted.

  2. Next to Your Account, tap See All.

  3. Scroll down to the Payments section and tap Manage gift card balance.

    Account name, Sell All, and Manage gift card balance on Amazon's mobile website

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:

  1. Tap the Menu icon (the three lines).

  2. Tap Gifting & Charity.

  3. Tap Gift Cards & Registry.

    Menu icon, Gifting & Charity, and Gift Cards & Registry in the Amazon shopping app

  4. Tap Manage gift card balance.

  5. Tap View Gift Card Balance.

  6. Your Gift Card Balance is displayed at the top.

    Manage gift card balance, View Your Gift Card Balance, and $0.00 highlighted in the Amazon Shopping app
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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