How to check or reload your Amazon gift card balance

Prime Day is the perfect time to whip out that gift card you've had sitting around.
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Check your gift card balance to see how much damage you can do on Prime Day. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Amazon

Amazon gift cards usually come with the starting balance printed on the physical card or mentioned in the email if you receive an eGift card. But what if you want to check the balance on a gift card that you previously redeemed to see if you have enough left over to splurge during the four-day Prime Day sale in 2025 (which officially kicks off on July 8)? Or maybe you want to reload a gift card you've already used up? Check the state of your gift cards before your summer shopping spree by following the steps below.

How to check your Amazon gift card balance on your desktop

Follow these simple steps to check or reload your Amazon gift card balance:

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  1. Open the Amazon website.

  2. Click on Accounts & Lists on the top right corner of the screen.

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  3. A new menu page will open on the website. Select Gift cards.

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  4. Once you click, you'll be able to see the existing balance on your gift card. If you are checking the balance on an unredeemed gift card and wish to redeem it, you can click on Redeem a Gift card. You can also opt to Reload your card in this menu or check your transaction history which is listed below the gift card balance.

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How to check your Amazon gift card balance in the app

  1. Open the app and click on the account icon at the bottom of the landing page (the little person illustration). Then choose Account at the top of the landing page.

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  2. Scroll down until you see the Payments section.

  3. In the Payments section, click on Manage gift card balance.

    Step 2
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  4. Use the new menu that opens to check your gift card balance, reload your gift card, or check past activity.

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