The easiest way to check your balance is to log into your account on Amazon.com. Here's how to do it in a desktop web browser:
On the Amazon home page, select Account & Lists. Log into your account if prompted.
Select Gift Cards.
Your balance amount appears next to Your Gift Card Balance.
If you haven't yet added the card to your Amazon account, select Redeem a Gift Card and enter the claim code.
How to Check an Amazon Gift Card Balance on Amazon's Mobile Website
The process for checking your Amazon gift card balance is slightly different in a mobile browser:
On the Amazon home page, tap your name or Sign In and sign into your account if prompted.
Next to Your Account, tap See All.
Scroll down to the Payments section and tap Manage gift card balance.
How to Check an Amazon Gift Card Using the Amazon App
You can also check your gift card balance in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS or Android:
Tap the Menu icon (the three lines).
Tap Gifting & Charity.
Tap Gift Cards & Registry.
Tap Manage gift card balance.
Tap View Gift Card Balance.
Your Gift Card Balance is displayed at the top.
FAQ
How do I buy someone an Amazon gift card?
You can buy Amazon gift cards from Amazon.com, grocery stores, gas stations, drug stores, and even Coinstar kiosks. Stores that sell Amazon gift cards include CVS, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Safeway, and Staples.
If you've received an Amazon gift card, knowing your gift card balance is important, especially if you're planning to make a big purchase through the site.
But you don't have to receive a gift card from someone else to take advantage of the feature — you can also purchase value whenever you want to, and set up auto-reload to better manage your finances.
Here's how to get it done.
How to check your Amazon gift card balance
You can either view your balance on the desktop website or mobile app.
On desktop:
1. Go to the Amazon website and log in to your account, if needed.
2. Hover over Accounts & Lists, then click Account.
Go into your "Account."Devon Delfino
3. On the next page, click Gift cards.
Select "Gift Cards."Devon Delfino
You'll see your gift card balance listed at the top of the page.
Your balance is listed at the top of the page.Devon Delfino
On mobile:
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android and log in, if necessary.
2. Tap the Profile icon in the bottom menu.
Go into your profile.Devon Delfino
3. Scroll down to the Gift Card Balance section. You'll see your current balance listed there.
Your gift card balance is listed on the profile section of the app.Devon Delfino
Quick tip: Tap Manage to view more information, like your gift card balance activity.
How to manually reload your Amazon gift card balance
Manually reloading your balance prevents any automatic card charges. This is a good method if you don't use this balance too often, or if you only want to buy a specific item. The minimum you can add to your balance is $0.50.
On desktop:
1. On the Amazon website homepage, hover over Account & Lists, then click Account.
2. On the next page, select Gift cards.
3. In the menu bar at the top of the next page, click Reload your balance.
Select "Reload Your Balance" at the top.Devon Delfino
4. Choose or enter an amount.
Choose how much to add to your gift card balance.Devon Delfino
5. Click Buy Now.
On mobile:
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android and log in, if needed.
2. Tap the Profile icon.
3. Scroll down to the Gift Card Balance section and tap Manage.
Choose "Manage" to begin reloading your gift card.Devon Delfino
4. Select Reload Balance.
5. Choose the amount and tap Buy Now.
How to auto-reload your Amazon gift card balance
You can set your balance to auto-reload on a daily to monthly schedule or when you hit a minimum balance of your choice.
On desktop:
1. On the Amazon website homepage, hover over Account & Lists, then select Account.
2. On the next page, click Gift cards.
3. Select Set up auto-reload.
Choose the auto-reload option.Devon Delfino
4. Set the amount, the frequency (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly), and the start date. Alternatively, you can set your card to auto-reload when your balance hits a minimum threshold.
Choose how much money to add, how often and when to start.Devon Delfino
5. Choose your payment method or add a new card.
6. Click Save Your Auto-Reload Setting at the bottom of the page.
On mobile:
1. Open the Amazon app and log in, if needed, and tap the Profile icon.
2. Scroll down to Gift Card Balance and tap Manage.
3. Tap Your Auto-Reload Setting.
Select "Your Auto-Reload Setting."Devon Delfino
4. Choose the amount, frequency, and start date settings. Or set your card to auto-reload when the balance falls to a certain amount, if preferred.
Choose your auto-reload settings.Devon Delfino
5. Choose your payment method or add a new card.
6. Tap Save Your Auto-Reload Setting at the bottom of the page.
Devon Delfino
Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at
How do I check my gift card balance?
Start by looking at the back of your gift card. Typically, you'll find a toll-free number you can call to discover your balance. Or you can check your balance by visiting the card issuer's site and entering your card's 16-digit number and security code.How do I check the balance on my Amazon gift card on my phone?
To check your Amazon gift card balance on your phone, tap Menu (≡) > Account > Manage gift card balance.