How to Use Amazon Pay with Gift Cards: What You Need to Know

Amazon is a go-to shopping platform for a huge number of people in the United States and worldwide. If you have a gift card on hand, you may wonder — “What is the correct way to use Amazon Pay with gift cards?” In this article, you can learn how to redeem your gift card in several steps and what to remember during this process. 

Introduction to Amazon Pay and Gift Cards

Amazon Pay is designed for managing payment method options directly on Amazon, as well as for completing checkouts on a number of online stores. When you visit an online store with Amazon Pay enabled, you will see its button during checkout. 

The benefits of Amazon Pay include:

• A high level of security and reliability. 
• Faster checkout, as the information you have in your Amazon account is filled out automatically when you are about to pay.
• Amazon offers an A-to-Z guarantee. You can get full reimbursement for the purchased item if you are unsatisfied with it.  
• Amazon Pay doesn’t charge any membership or transaction fees. 

A gift card, such as the one created by Amazon, allows you to save money on shopping when someone presents it to you. Gift cards are easily redeemed, can be used for various purchases, and can often be combined. 

Adding Visa and Amazon Gift Cards to Your Amazon Pay Account 

Can I use gift cards on Amazon directly? There is no single answer to this question, as it depends on the card you have, and the process will slightly differ. Here are the steps to take:

Redeeming Your Amazon Gift Card 

Do you wonder how to pay with gift cards on Amazon? It depends on the card you have, and the process will slightly differ. Here are the steps to take:

• Sign in on the Amazon website.
• Click on “Accounts & Lists” at the top right and choose “Account” from the menu.
• Click on “Your Payments” and choose “Amazon Gift Card.” 
• Select “Redeem a Gift Card” and enter the information stated on your card. 
• The final step is to click on “Apply to Your Balance.” 

Funds will be added to your balance, and thus you can use your gift card to shop on the site. 

Using Visa Gift Card on Amazon 

Can you use gift cards on Amazon other than those issued by the company? If you have a Visa gift card and want to use it on Amazon for purchases, there is a solution:

• You should sign in to your Amazon account, click on “Accounts & Lists,” and then on “Your payments.”
• The next step is to choose “Add a credit or debit card” in the “Add a new payment method” section. 
• You have to enter all the card details and your address. 

When you shop, you should simply choose this gift card from the payment methods. 

Before you add your Visa gift card, it’s a good idea to check its balance and verify with the card issuer whether any fees apply to it. Also, you should make sure the card has an activated status, which can be checked by calling the number on it. 

Safety Tips for Using Amazon Pay and Gift Cards

Now that you know how to perform an Amazon payment with gift cards, it’s important to discuss security. Amazon uses secure server protection and encryption of your personal and financial data. However, you should still take precautions to ensure maximum account protection. 

Use a strong password

You need a strong password for your Amazon Pay account. It should consist of at least 6 letters (uppercase and lowercase) and additional symbols. You must avoid using common phrases, your real name, date of birth, and similar information. 

Two-step verification

Another step recommended by Amazon is two-step verification. In this way, when you enter your password, you will have to take an additional step — enter a security code that will be sent to your phone number. 

There are also some tips to protect your current gift cards from fraudulent activity or unnecessary expenses. You should make sure that you follow these security practices:

• Avoid giving out your gift card code

  There are plenty of scammers who may try to find out your gift card code. Make sure you don’t post this information anywhere online, or don’t give it out to someone you don’t trust over the phone. 

• Gift cards are not requested for payments

  No legitimate store or governmental organization will ask you to pay for goods or services using your gift card. If any ecommerce platform asks you for a gift card, you are likely to be dealing with fraudsters. 

• Redeem your Amazon gift card at once

  In the case of an Amazon gift card, you can redeem it once you get it and then use your funds for purchases later. In this way, you don’t have a physical card that can be stolen or lost. 

• Use the entire balance

  Some gift cards don't allow you to split the payment and expire once you use them. Check this beforehand with the card issuer, and if that's the case, try to spend as close to the maximum balance on the card as possible.

Conclusion

Gift cards are a great present to anyone, and now you know how to use gift cards on Amazon when you shop. Amazon Pay is a convenient service not only for checkout on Amazon but also on a range of other sites. It's very convenient to use this payment option with gift cards if you redeem them beforehand using the described methods. 

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