This way, yourgift card balanceis applied automatically to eligible purchases.

This process is the same, whether you have a physical or digital Amazon gift card.

Go to Amazon.com and jump in to your account.

Amazon gift card assortment

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Locate the Amazon gift card Claim Code.

On physical cards, you may need to scratch off a coating or pull a tab to reveal it.

The Claim Code and the card’s Serial Number are two different things.

Amazon gift card claim code

The serial number is usually at the bottom of the card and has 16 or more numbers.

The Claim Code is shorter and has a combination of letters and numbers.

On your Amazon Account page, selectGift cards, located near the top of the page.

The Gift Cards section on an Amazon account page

SelectRedeem a Gift Card.

Enter the Claim Code, then selectApply to your balance.

The gift card funds are applied to your next purchase.

The “Redeem a Gift Card” button

Go to the Gift Card Account page to check your balance.

Add your items to your Amazon Shopping Cart and selectProceed to Checkout.

UnderPayment Method, locate the option toAdd a gift card or promotion code or voucher.

Enter a Claim Code, and then select Apply to your balance

input your Claim Code and selectApply.

The gift card funds are used for your purchase, and any leftover balance remains in your Amazon account.

The “Add a gift card” option in Amazon Payment Method

The “Enter Code” field and Apply button