{"id":373,"date":"2021-12-13T13:43:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T12:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rwp.codeseed.io\/?p=373"},"modified":"2023-01-27T10:50:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T09:50:24","slug":"how-to-use-your-amazon-gift-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-gb\/ie\/how-to-use-your-amazon-gift-card","title":{"rendered":"How to use your Amazon gift card"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Amazon gift card is great to give and receive. However, if it\u2019s your first time, you may have some questions about using it. Here\u2019s a quick guide to all you need to know about your card.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you use your Amazon gift card internationally?<\/h2>\n

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Unfortunately not. This means that if you buy an Amazon UK voucher, you can only spend it on Amazon.co.uk. This isn\u2019t a problem if you\u2019re based in the UK yourself. However, if you want to make a gift to someone elsewhere, it\u2019s more practical to buy them an Amazon gift card for their local Amazon shop – e.g. you can easily buy <\/span>Amazon.es<\/span><\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Amazon.de<\/span><\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Amazon.com<\/span><\/span><\/span>, or <\/span>Amazon.fr gift cards<\/span><\/span><\/span> online.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to redeem your gift card<\/h2>\n

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In order to redeem your gift card, you need to have an account in the Amazon shop it\u2019s for. Have one? Then follow these steps:<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Log in to your account.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Click on \u2018Account & Lists\u2019 at the top of the page, and then select \u2018Your Account\u2019.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Click on \u2018Gift Cards\u2019 and choose \u2018Redeem a Gift Card\u2019.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Enter your gift card code, and click on \u2018Apply to your balance\u2019.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Done! Now your gift card is added to your account. Its balance will be used first when making a purchase. You don\u2019t have to use up your gift card balance in one go. It\u2019s valid for 10 years and you can use it multiple times until it runs out. After that, you\u2019ll need to use your usual payment method.<\/span><\/div>\n
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    Can I use my card to pay for Prime?<\/h2>\n

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    Unfortunately, not in Europe. In the United States, it\u2019s possible by gifting yourself a Prime gift card and paying for it with your Amazon gift card balance. In case you already have a Prime membership, you\u2019d have to stop your auto-renew, wait for your membership to expire, and then restart it again by using your gift card balance. When and if this option will be available on other Amazon shops worldwide, remains unclear. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    How to send an Amazon gift card<\/h2>\n
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    If you\u2019re ready to make someone happy with access to great Flash sales, Prime offers, or a Prime subscription (for the US), start by selecting the relevant Amazon gift card for them from Recharge.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Buying takes seconds and you\u2019ll have the gift card code in your inbox immediately. You can forward it directly to the recipient, or for an extra personal touch, add it to a digital or physical greeting card, along with your personal message.<\/span><\/div>\n
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