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How to Redeem eBay Gift Cards: Step-by-Step Guide
eBay gift cards hold a set amount of money that works like cash on eBay.com and in the eBay app. They come as digital codes or physical cards, and the value never expires and carries no fees, so a card received as a present can sit unused until the right item comes along.
Using one takes a few clicks, but eBay hides the code field at checkout and adds some rules about where and what you can buy. Below are both ways to redeem an eBay gift card, how to check your balance, what the card can't pay for, and where to find eBay gift cards now that eBay is phasing them out.
eBay Gift Card Redemption Summary
eBay gift cards are redeemed at checkout in the Gift cards and coupons section, or added to your account ahead of time.
Leftover value stays on your eBay account for the next order, and the card never expires.
Only US eBay accounts shipping to a US address can redeem an eBay gift card.
New eBay gift cards are being phased out, so retailers only sell them until stock runs out.
How to Redeem eBay Gift Cards at Checkout
Most buyers redeem an eBay gift card during payment for an order. Follow these steps:
Log in to your eBay account on the eBay website or app.
Add the item you want to your cart and select Go to checkout.
Scroll down to the Gift cards and coupons section.
Enter the code and select Apply.
Select Confirm and pay to finish the order.
Digital cards keep the code behind the Redeem Now button in the delivery email, and physical cards hide it under a scratch-off strip on the back. New cards can take up to 4 hours to activate, so wait a little if a fresh code gets rejected.
If the card doesn't cover the whole order, eBay asks you to pay the rest with another payment method. Any value left over stays on your account for the next purchase.
How to Add an eBay Gift Card to Your Account and Check the Balance
Buyers who want the value saved before shopping can add the card on eBay's Add Gift Card page. Saved balance then shows up automatically at checkout on the same account.
To see how much is left, open the Payments section in My eBay or check the Gift cards and coupons section during checkout.
eBay Gift Card Rules and Limits
eBay sets a few rules that decide where and how the card works:
Redeeming needs a US-registered eBay account and a US shipping address, and the card doesn't work outside the US.
eBay gift cards can't pay for other gift cards, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency, bullion or eBay selling fees.
No more than $1,000 per day and $1,500 per calendar month can be redeemed across linked accounts.
Balance can't be turned into cash or moved to another account once used.
Lost or stolen cards are only replaced if they were never used, and eBay asks for proof of purchase and the card number.
Where to Buy eBay Gift Cards
eBay is phasing out its gift cards, and sold-out physical cards won't be restocked. Some retailers still carry them until stock runs out, and digital eBay gift cards appear on GameBoost when sellers have them in stock.
Stock can run out fast, so other shopping gift cards cover the same kind of online spending. Amazon and Walmart cards work for everyday purchases, and digital codes on GameBoost come with instant delivery, with the code ready in your order panel after payment and 24/7 support if something goes wrong.
FAQs About Redeeming eBay Gift Cards
Final Words
Redeeming an eBay gift card only takes a code and a trip to checkout, or a quick stop on the Add Gift Card page if you'd rather save it first. Your balance never expires, and anything left after an order stays on your account.
With eBay phasing out new gift cards, holders of existing cards can keep using them as normal. Shoppers looking for something new to gift can pick from other shopping and entertainment gift cards that work the same way, with codes ready to use right after payment.
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