- You can check your Amazon gift card balance on either the desktop website or mobile app.
- From there, you can also redeem new gift cards or add your own funds to your gift card balance.
- Amazon often offers cash perks that make reloading your gift card worthwhile.
If you’ve received an Amazon gift card, knowing your exact gift card balance is important, especially if you’re planning to make a big purchase through the site.
But you don’t have to receive a gift card from someone else to take advantage of the feature — you can also purchase gift cards for personal use whenever you want to, and set up auto-reload to better manage your finances.
Here’s how to get it done.
How to check your Amazon gift card balance
You can either view your balance on the desktop website or mobile app.
On desktop
1. Go to the Amazon website and log in to your account, if needed.
2. Hover over Accounts & Lists, then click Account.
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3. On the next page, click Gift cards. You’ll see your gift card balance listed at the top of the page.
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On mobile
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android and log in.
2. Tap the Profile icon in the bottom menu.
3. Scroll down to the Gift Card Balance section. You’ll see your current balance listed there.
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How to check the balance on a gift card without redeeming
If you’ve purchased a gift card for someone else and want to check the balance, follow the steps below:
1. Find the claim code on the back of the gift card or on your receipt.
2. Go to the Amazon website and log in to your account.
3. Hover over Accounts & Lists, then click Customer Service.
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4. Connect with a customer service agent and ask them for the gift card balance. Provide them with the claim code.
How to manually reload your Amazon gift card balance
Manually reloading your balance prevents any automatic card charges. This is a good method if you don’t use this balance too often, or if you only want to buy a specific item.
On desktop
1. On the Amazon homepage, hover over Account & Lists, then click Account.
2. On the next page, select Gift cards.
3. In the menu bar at the top of the next page, click Reload Your Balance.
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4. Choose or enter an amount.
5. Click Buy Now.
On mobile
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android and log in, if needed.
2. Tap the Profile icon.
3. Scroll down to the Gift Card Balance section and tap Reload Balance.
4. Choose the amount and tap Buy Now.
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How to auto-reload your Amazon gift card balance
You can set your balance to auto-reload on a daily to monthly schedule or when you hit a minimum balance of your choice. Sometimes, Amazon offers perks that make reloading your gift card worthwhile, like an $8 bonus for reloading $100 or more.
On desktop
1. On the Amazon homepage, hover over Account & Lists, then select Account.
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2. On the next page, click Gift cards.
3. Select Set up Auto-Reload.
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4. Set the amount, the frequency (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly), and the start date. Alternatively, you can set your card to auto-reload when your balance hits a minimum threshold.
5. Choose your payment method or add a new card.
6. Click Save Your Auto-Reload Setting at the bottom of the page.
On mobile
1. Open the Amazon app and and tap the Profile icon.
2. Scroll down to Gift Card Balance and tap Manage.
3. Tap Your Auto-Reload Setting.
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4. Choose the amount, frequency, and start date settings. Or set your card to auto-reload when the balance falls to a certain amount, if preferred.
5. Choose your payment method or add a new card.
6. Tap Save Your Auto-Reload Setting at the bottom of the page.
