Can you use an amazon gift card without an account

Amazon gift cards are a convenient way to send someone money. They are also an excellent way to make quick and easy purchases or to budget your Amazon purchases. You can reload these gift cards any time, so your Amazon account's gift balance will always be ready for a quick checkout.

Amazon prominently displays your gift balance at checkout, so it's easy to check how much money you have left when you make a purchase. Whether you're thinking of buying the latest Echo device or want to see how much you have in your Amazon account, this guide shows you how to check and reload your Amazon gift balance.

How to check your Amazon gift card balance on desktop

1. Click on Account & Lists in the upper-right corner of your screen.
2. Click Gift Cards underneath the Account heading.
3. Your gift card balance displays at the top of your screen.

How to check your Amazon gift card balance on the mobile app

These steps are identical whether you are using the Android or iPhone app.

1. Open the Amazon Shopping app.
2. Tap the Profile button at the bottom of your screen.
3. Scroll down; your balance is displayed in the Gift Card Balance heading.
4. Tap Manage gift card balance to see a detailed breakdown of your balance activity, including your auto-reload setting.

How to reload your Amazon gift card balance

Amazon offers two ways to reload your account's gift card balance. You can either manually add funds or set an automatic reload threshold. While manual reloads help you keep track of exactly how much money is in your gift balance, automatic reload thresholds can be customized to suit your level of spending.

We show you how to reload your balance on the Android and iOS apps. If you're on a desktop, click the Reload your balance button below your gift card balance to see the same options. Head to the Profile tab in the Amazon app for each method first.

1. On the Profile tab, scroll down and tap Reload Balance underneath the Gift Card Balance heading.
2. Scroll down and enter the desired amount under the Amount heading.
3. Tap Buy Now to complete your purchase.

If you prefer to reload your Amazon gift card balance on your desktop:

1. Go to the Amazon homepage.
2. Hold your mouse over Accounts & Lists and select Gift cards.
3. Click Reload your balance in the menu bar.

How to automatically reload your balance

If you don't want the hassle of uploading your balance manually, set your card to reload automatically.

1. On the Profile tab, scroll down and tap Reload Balance underneath the Gift Card Balance heading.
2. Scroll down and tap Set up Auto-Reload.
3. There are two ways to auto-reload your balance. Select Auto-Reload on a schedule to add a preset amount repeatedly. Or, select Auto-Reload when your balance gets low to ensure your gift card balance never drops below a threshold.
4. Scroll down and tap Save Your Auto-Reload Setting to complete the setup.

How to check a physical gift card's balance without redeeming

If you are unsure about the amount on a physical gift card, you can check the gift card balance without redeeming it. However, you'll need to contact Amazon customer support to do so.

1. Head to Amazon's support page.
2. Click I need more help to initiate.
3. Request to speak with a customer representative.
4. Inform the customer representative that you wish you check the balance on a gift card.
5. Provide them with the code on the backof your gift card.

Can I withdraw my Amazon gift card balance to my bank account?

No, you cannot. If you have a gift card balance, spending it through Amazon is the only way to use it. While there are third-party sites that offer cash for gift cards, you'll lose out on some of the value of your card.

The best thing to do is to create a wishlist of your most-wanted items and set a notification for when they go on sale. This lets you use your gift card balance at full value while snatching up a great deal.

Keep your gift card balance topped up

Amazon often offers credit for reloading your gift card balance, so it can be a better way to pay. (At the time of writing, Amazon offers an $8 bonus for reloading $100 or more). An Amazon gift card is a great incentive to re-purchase things, so browse your old orders for those reliable items.