Internet, Networking, & Security > Around the Web How to Redeem Amazon Gift Cards Grab some necessities, or take the sting off a big purchase By Jordan Baranowski Jordan Baranowski Twitter Writer University of Kansas Avila University Jordan Baranowski is a former Lifewire writer and educator with experience writing for SVG, The Nerd Stash, and Feast Magazine. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 26, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Around the Web Browsers Cloud Services Error Messages Family Tech Home Networking 5G Antivirus Around the Web What to Know Go to Amazon.com and log in to your account. On Account page, select Gift Cards > Redeem a Gift Card.Enter the Claim Code, then select Apply to your balance.Alternatively, you can use the gift card at checkout to apply directly to purchase. This article explains how to redeem Amazon gift cards, either by applying them to your account or directly toward a purchase at checkout. Flickr Apply Your Gift Card Balance to Your Amazon Account The easiest way to redeem an Amazon gift card is to apply the amount directly to your Amazon account. This way, your gift card balance is applied automatically to eligible purchases. This process is the same, whether you have a physical or digital Amazon gift card. Go to Amazon.com and log in to your account. Locate the Amazon gift card Claim Code. On physical cards, you may need to scratch off a coating or pull a tab to reveal it. The Claim Code and the card's Serial Number are two different things. The serial number is usually at the bottom of the card and has 16 or more numbers. The Claim Code is shorter and has a combination of letters and numbers. On your Amazon Account page, select Gift cards, located near the top of the page. Select Redeem a Gift Card. Enter the Claim Code, then select Apply to your balance. The gift card funds are applied to your next purchase. Go to the Gift Card Account page to check your balance. When you're checking out while making an Amazon.com purchase, opt not to use the gift card balance if you prefer to keep it for another time. Apply an Amazon Gift Card Directly to a Purchase Use the gift card during the checkout process if you prefer. Add your items to your Amazon Shopping Cart and select Proceed to Checkout. Under Payment Method, locate the option to Add a gift card or promotion code or voucher. Enter your Claim Code and select Apply. The gift card funds are used for your purchase, and any leftover balance remains in your Amazon account. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit