Where is the Claim Code on Amazon Gift Cards in 2024?
As an avid Amazon shopper myself, I know how exciting it is to receive an Amazon gift card! With over 150 million Amazon gift cards sold last year alone, they continue to be a top gift item for all occasions.
However, many gift card recipients ask – how do I redeem this thing? Where is that claim code? If you‘ve asked that question, you‘re not alone. Keep reading as I provide an in-depth guide to locating the Amazon gift card claim code.
What Does an Amazon Gift Card Claim Code Look Like?
The claim code on an Amazon gift card is a 14-digit alphanumeric code. It will look something like this:
ABCD-EFGH-IJKL-MNOPFor physical Amazon gift cards, this code is printed on the back, underneath two upward pointing arrows with the text "Claim Code" below. You‘ll also see a camera icon and gift box icon flanking the code:
For digital Amazon gift cards received by email, the claim code will appear prominently in the message body:
How to Redeem an Amazon Gift Card
Redeeming your Amazon gift card is simple whether on desktop or mobile:
On Desktop
- Go to Amazon.com and click "Accounts & Lists" in the top right
- Under "Your Account" select "Gift Cards"
- Click the yellow "Redeem a Gift Card" button
- Enter the 14-digit claim code and click "Apply to Your Balance"
On Mobile
- Open the Amazon app and tap the menu ≡ icon
- Tap "Payment and Gift Cards"
- Choose "Gift Cards"
- Tap "Redeem Gift Card"
- Enter the 14-digit code manually or scan the code by pressing the camera icon
- Tap "Submit" and the balance will be added
Once redeemed, the gift card balance is added to your Amazon account for purchases.
Physical vs. Digital Gift Cards
Physical gift cards have the benefit of allowing you to present a tangible card to the recipient. However, there is a small risk of the card being lost or stolen before activation.
Digital gift cards get delivered instantly online, but you lose that physical presentation. Some may find e-gifts less meaningful than something they can hold.
My recommendation is to go with a physical card for gifts but buy digital ones for yourself – best of both worlds!
Check Your Amazon Gift Card Balance
You can check your balance anytime by:
- On desktop: Your Account > Gift Cards
- In the mobile app: Payment and Gift Cards > Gift Cards
Where to Buy Amazon Gift Cards
Amazon gift cards can be purchased both online and at physical retail stores across the United States. Here is a comparison of the major national retailers that carry them:
| Store | Online Purchase | Physical Card |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | ✅ | ✅ |
| Target | ✅ | ✅ |
| Walmart | ✅ | ✅ |
| Best Buy | ✅ | ✅ |
| CVS | ✅ | |
| Walgreens | ✅ | |
| 7-Eleven | ✅ | |
| Kroger | ✅ | |
| Safeway | ✅ |
I recommend buying Amazon gift cards at grocery and convenience stores to earn bonus fuel savings or credit card rewards!
Don‘t Lose Your Gift Card!
If you happen to lose a physical gift card or delete the digital claim code email:
Physical Card: Report lost/stolen at Amazon.com/gcbalance and request a replacement with the gift card number
Digital Card: Contact the sender to resend the claim code email
As long as the gift card hasn‘t been redeemed, you should be able to get a replacement claim code.
The Gift of Amazon Awaits
Now that you know exactly how to find the Amazon gift card claim code, you can start enjoying your free gift card balance! With millions of products available on Amazon, the possibilities are endless. Happy shopping!
