Gift Card Formats
1
Physical Gift Cards
Sold in stores and online. The claim code is printed on the back under a scratch-off coating. Scratch the coating, go to amazon.com/redeem, enter the code, and apply it to your balance.
2
Digital Gift Cards (Email Delivery)
Sent directly to an email address. The claim code appears in the email body. Copy the code and paste it at amazon.com/redeem.
3
Print-at-Home Gift Cards
A PDF gift card you print and give in person. The claim code is printed on the card. Redeem it at amazon.com/redeem the same way as a physical card.
4
Amazon eGift Cards via Text
Amazon can send a gift card code via text message. The recipient receives an SMS with the claim code and redeems it at amazon.com/redeem.
FAQ
Are all Amazon gift card types redeemed at the same page?
Are all Amazon gift card types redeemed at the same page?
Yes. All gift card formats — physical, digital, print-at-home, and SMS — use the same redemption page at amazon.com/redeem.
Can I buy a gift card and send it directly to someone else?
Can I buy a gift card and send it directly to someone else?
Yes. Amazon lets you send digital gift cards to any email address or phone number at the time of purchase.
Do gift cards bought in stores work online?
Do gift cards bought in stores work online?
Yes. Physical cards bought at retail stores contain the same type of claim code and are redeemable at amazon.com/redeem just like digital cards.
Are Amazon gift cards the same as Amazon Pay gift cards?
Are Amazon gift cards the same as Amazon Pay gift cards?
Standard Amazon gift cards add balance to your Amazon account for shopping on Amazon. Amazon Pay is a separate service. Always check the card’s terms to confirm where the balance can be used.