Check your balance directly on Amazon's website or app

The fastest way to see how much money is on your Amazon gift card is to go to Amazon.com, sign into your account, and look at the top right corner of the page. Your gift card balance appears next to your account name. If you have added the card to your account, the balance shows there automatically — you do not need to enter a code again.

On the Amazon mobile app, tap the account icon at the bottom right, then scroll down to "Gift cards" to see your total balance. This works the same way whether you received a physical card, a digital code, or a reload card.

If you have not yet added the gift card to your account, you can check the balance without signing in. Go to Amazon's gift card balance page (amazon.com/gc/redeem), enter the code from the back of the card or from your email, and the balance will display immediately. You do not need to create an account or make a purchase to see this information.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Amazon gift card balance shows in your account under your name at the top right of the website, or under "Gift cards" in the mobile app.
  • You can check the balance of an unredeemed card by visiting Amazon's gift card balance page and entering the code without signing in.
  • Physical cards, digital codes, and reload cards all show the same balance once added to your account.
  • The balance updates instantly when you make a purchase, so you can check it anytime to see what you have left to spend.

What happens when you add a gift card to your account

When you redeem a gift card code on Amazon, the money is added to your account balance permanently. You cannot remove it or transfer it to another account. The balance stays in your account until you spend it on purchases — it does not expire as long as your account remains active.

If you have multiple gift cards, they all combine into one total balance. Amazon does not track which purchase came from which card, so you see only the combined amount available to spend.

Checking balance on a physical or digital gift card before redeeming

If you have a physical Amazon gift card, the code is printed on the back. Scratch off the silver panel to reveal the 16-character code. Go to amazon.com/gc/redeem, paste or type the code into the box, and click "Apply to Your Account" — but stop before you complete this step if you only want to check the balance.

Instead, visit the gift card balance checker page (amazon.com/gc/balance) and enter the code there. This shows you the balance without redeeming the card. You can then redeem it later whenever you are ready.

For digital gift cards sent by email, the code appears in the email message itself. Use the same balance checker page to see how much is on the card before you add it to your account.

What to do if the balance does not appear

If you redeemed a gift card but the balance is not showing in your account, wait a few minutes and refresh the page. Amazon usually updates balances within seconds, but occasionally there is a short delay.

If the balance still does not appear after 15 minutes, sign out of your account completely and sign back in. This forces the page to reload your account information fresh from Amazon's servers.

If you see a message that the code is invalid or has already been used, the card may have been redeemed on a different Amazon account. Check whether you have other Amazon accounts under a different email address. If you believe the code was used without your permission, contact Amazon customer service with the code and your receipt or email confirmation.

Regional and currency differences

Amazon gift cards are region-specific. A gift card purchased for Amazon.com (United States) can only be used on the US site and shows balance in US dollars. A card for Amazon.co.uk shows balance in British pounds, and so on.

If you try to use a gift card from a different region, Amazon will reject the code. The balance checker will tell you which region the card belongs to when you enter the code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my Amazon gift card balance expire?

No. Once you redeem a gift card code to your account, the balance remains available indefinitely as long as your Amazon account is active. Amazon does not set an expiration date on redeemed balances. However, unredeemed physical cards may have an expiration date printed on them — check the back of the card.

Can I check my balance on someone else's gift card?

Yes. The balance checker page at amazon.com/gc/balance works for any gift card code. You do not need to own the card or have an Amazon account. Enter the code and the balance displays immediately.

What if I lost my gift card code?

If you received a digital gift card by email, search your email for messages from Amazon with the subject line containing "gift card" or "gift". The code is in that email. If you received a physical card and lost it, you cannot recover the code without the card itself. Contact Amazon customer service with your receipt or proof of purchase — they may be able to help depending on how you received the card.

Can I see my gift card balance on my phone without the app?

Yes. Open any web browser on your phone and go to amazon.com. Sign into your account and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), then scroll to "Your Account" and select "Gift cards". Your balance appears the same way as on a computer.