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# How to Apply Your Amazon Gift Card Balance at Checkout

> Learn how to apply your Amazon gift card code or account balance at checkout to pay for your order without visiting amazon.com/redeem first.

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If you have already redeemed your code at amazon.com/redeem, your gift card balance is automatically applied at checkout. You can also enter a new gift card code directly on the payment page while placing an order. Here's how both methods work.

## Use Existing Balance at Checkout

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add Items to Cart">
    Browse Amazon and add the items you want to your shopping cart.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Proceed to Checkout">
    Click **Proceed to checkout** in your cart.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Gift Card Balance as Payment">
    On the payment page, select **Gift Card Balance** as your payment method. Your available balance is shown next to the option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Place Your Order">
    Confirm your order. Amazon deducts the purchase amount from your gift card balance automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Enter a New Code at Checkout

<Steps>
  <Step title="Reach the Payment Step">
    During checkout, scroll to the payment section and look for **Gift cards & promotional codes**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Your Code">
    Type your gift card claim code into the field and click **Apply**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the Balance Was Applied">
    The gift card amount appears in your order summary. Complete the checkout as normal.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## FAQ

<Accordion title="What if my gift card balance doesn't cover the full order total?">
  You can split the payment. Amazon applies your gift card balance first and charges the remainder to your credit or debit card.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Is it better to redeem at amazon.com/redeem before checkout?">
  Yes. Redeeming at amazon.com/redeem first ensures your balance is always available on all devices and can be applied automatically at checkout.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I remove a gift card code after applying it at checkout?">
  You can remove a code before placing your order. After the order is placed, the balance is consumed and cannot be reversed.
</Accordion>

## Conclusion

Applying your Amazon gift card balance at checkout is seamless. Pre-redeeming at [amazon.com/redeem](https://amazon.com/redeem) is the recommended approach so your balance is always ready whenever you shop.