If I Don't Claim an Amazon Gift Card, What Happens?
Amazon physical gift cards and digital gift cards never expire which means you can still use the gift card in the future. However, you'll need to redeem them first before using them to purchase items on Amazon. To redeem a gift card, find the claim code or click the email link sent by Amazon. Sign in to your Amazon account to add the gift card balance to your account.
Amazon is a household name. The online retailer sells a myriad of goods ranging from books and electronics to clothing and home goods. Sometimes, however, people receive Amazon gift cards and forget to use or claim them. Luckily, Amazon gift cards never expire, which means you can still use them at any time in the future. If you're ready to use the gift cards, make sure you redeem them first. To redeem or claim a gift card, follow the steps below:
For physical gift cards:
1. Find the gift card's claim code and go to Redeem a Gift Card page.
2. Type in the claim code and apply it to your Amazon balance.
E-gift card:
1. Open the e-gift card email sent by Amazon and click on the link.
2. Log in to your account to add the gift card balance to Your Balance.
You can keep any unused gift card balance and use it to purchase any items at the Amazon store. If the amount on your Amazon gift card balance is less than the order total, the remaining amount will be charged to your credit card or the default payment method registered to your account. Keep in mind though that you're unable to use the balance on your gift card to purchase other gift cards. You also can't transfer the gift card balance to another account.
What Happens If You Can't Redeem the Gift Card
When you see an error message after redeeming the gift card, log in to your account as it might already have been added to your Amazon balance. If the claim code on the physical Amazon gift card is unreadable, contact Amazon Customer Support and provide them with the 16 or 30-digit serial number of the gift card. You will also need to provide your complete name (if you purchased it), the address where the gift card was sent and or the order number if you have any. If you have questions about Amazon gift cards, don't hesitate to get in touch with Amazon Customer Support.
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