Can You Transfer a Gift Card on Amazon?
By: Amelia Davis
Introduction
Have you ever received a gift card from Amazon that you don’t want or can’t use? You may be wondering if it’s possible to transfer the gift card to someone else or even sell it. In this article, I’ll answer that question and provide you with some helpful tips and tricks for dealing with unwanted Amazon gift cards.
Interesting Facts and Figures
- Amazon sells over 400 million gift cards per year.
- Gift card sales account for over 6% of Amazon’s total revenue.
- 88% of US consumers have purchased a gift card in the past year.
- Over 50% of gift card recipients prefer to receive an Amazon gift card over any other type of gift card.
Can You Transfer an Amazon Gift Card?
The short answer is no, you cannot transfer an Amazon gift card to another account. Once the gift card has been redeemed to your account, it’s tied to that account and cannot be transferred. This is because Amazon gift cards are non-transferable and non-refundable.
However, there are some workarounds that you can try if you want to give your gift card to someone else or sell it. One option is to use the gift card to purchase an Amazon product and then have that product shipped to the person you want to give the gift card to. Another option is to sell the gift card to a gift card exchange website.
Using the Gift Card to Purchase an Amazon Product
If you want to give your Amazon gift card to someone else, you can use it to purchase an Amazon product and then have that product shipped to their address. To do this, simply add the product to your cart and proceed to checkout. During the checkout process, you’ll have the option to change the shipping address to the address of the person you want to give the gift to. This way, they’ll receive the product as a gift and you can use your gift card to pay for it.
However, there are some limitations to this method. For example, you may not be able to use your gift card to purchase certain products, such as digital content or Amazon Prime memberships. Additionally, you may not be able to use your gift card to purchase products from third-party sellers on Amazon.
Selling Your Amazon Gift Card
If you don’t want to use your Amazon gift card to purchase a product, you can sell it to a gift card exchange website. These websites will buy your gift card from you for a percentage of its value, usually between 70% and 90%. Once you’ve sold your gift card to the website, they’ll send you payment via check, PayPal, or another payment method of your choice.
Some popular gift card exchange websites include Cardpool, Gift Card Granny, and Raise. Before you sell your gift card to any of these websites, be sure to research their reputation and read reviews from other sellers.
What to Do with Unwanted Amazon Gift Cards
If you have an Amazon gift card that you don’t want or can’t use, there are a few things you can do with it:
- Use it to purchase a product on Amazon and have it shipped to someone else as a gift.
- Sell it to a gift card exchange website.
- Regift it to someone else who may be able to use it.
Whatever you decide to do with your unwanted gift card, be sure to check the balance before you try to use it or sell it. You can check the balance of your Amazon gift card by logging into your account and going to the gift card balance page.
FAQs
Can I transfer my Amazon gift card to another account?
No, Amazon gift cards are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Can I use my Amazon gift card to purchase digital content?
It depends on the type of gift card you have. If you have an Amazon.com gift card, you can use it to purchase digital content. However, if you have an Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.ca gift card, you may not be able to use it to purchase digital content.
Can I use my Amazon gift card to purchase products from third-party sellers?
It depends on the type of gift card you have. If you have an Amazon.com gift card, you can use it to purchase products from third-party sellers. However, if you have an Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.ca gift card, you may not be able to use it to purchase products from third-party sellers.
How do I check the balance of my Amazon gift card?
You can check the balance of your Amazon gift card by logging into your account and going to the gift card balance page.