Check your balance on Amazon.com in seconds

The fastest way to see how much money is on your Amazon gift card is to go to your account on Amazon.com, sign in, and look at the balance displayed in your account settings. Amazon shows your current gift card balance right there — no waiting, no phone calls. If you have multiple gift cards added to your account, Amazon adds them together and shows you one total balance.

You do not need to have spent the balance yet or have anything in your cart. The balance appears whether you are about to make a purchase or just checking what you have available. If you added the gift card code weeks ago and have not used it, the balance will still be there exactly as it was.

Key Takeaways

  • Sign into your Amazon account, go to Account Settings, and select "Gift Cards" to see your total balance instantly.
  • You can also check your balance during checkout — Amazon displays it before you complete any purchase.
  • If you have the gift card code but have not redeemed it yet, you can enter the code on Amazon's gift card redemption page to see the balance without adding it to your account.
  • Amazon does not charge fees to hold a gift card balance, and the balance does not expire as long as your account remains active.
  • If your balance shows zero but you believe you added a card, check whether the code was already redeemed or whether there was a typo when you entered it.

Find your balance in Account Settings

Open Amazon.com and sign into your account. Click on "Account & Lists" in the top right corner, then select "Your Account." From there, look for a section called "Gift Cards" or "Gift Card Balance" — the exact wording varies slightly depending on whether you are on a computer or phone, but it is always in the account settings area.

Click on that section and Amazon will show you the total balance across all gift cards linked to your account. This is the amount you can spend on anything Amazon sells. The balance updates instantly if you make a purchase, so if you buy something and come back to check, you will see the new total right away.

Check your balance during checkout

You do not have to go to Account Settings to see what you have. When you add items to your cart and start the checkout process, Amazon displays your gift card balance on the payment screen before you confirm the order. This is useful if you want to know whether you have enough to cover a specific purchase without leaving the checkout page.

The balance appears under the payment method section, usually labeled "Gift Card Balance" or "Amazon Balance." You can see it there even if you have never checked your account settings before. If you decide not to complete the purchase, the balance stays the same — checking it during checkout does not spend any money.

Redeem a code first if you have not added it yet

If someone gave you a gift card code but you have not entered it into your Amazon account yet, you can check what the card is worth before you redeem it. Go to Amazon's gift card redemption page (amazon.com/gc/redeem or search "redeem Amazon gift card"), enter the code exactly as it appears, and Amazon will show you the balance on that card.

At that point you have two choices: you can click to add it to your account permanently, or you can just note the balance and close the page without redeeming it. If you close without redeeming, the code remains unused and you can redeem it later. This is helpful if you want to verify the card works before you commit to adding it to your account.

What to do if your balance shows zero

If you expected to see a balance but Account Settings shows zero, the most common reason is that the code was already redeemed — either by you previously, or by someone else if the code was shared. Check your order history to see whether you made purchases using that gift card.

The second most common reason is a typo when you entered the code. Gift card codes are long and easy to misread, especially if handwriting is involved. If you have the original card or email with the code, try redeeming it again carefully, character by character. If the code still does not work, contact Amazon customer service with proof of purchase and they can investigate whether the code is valid.

How long your balance stays available

Amazon gift card balances do not expire as long as your account is active. You can hold the balance for years without spending it. The only exception is if your Amazon account itself is closed — in that case, any remaining balance on gift cards linked to that account is lost.

Amazon also does not charge monthly fees or "inactivity fees" to hold a gift card balance. The money just sits there in your account until you use it. If you stop using Amazon for a long time and your account goes inactive, Amazon may eventually close it, but they will send you warnings before that happens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I check my balance without signing into Amazon?

You can see the balance of an unredeemed code without signing in by going to Amazon's redemption page and entering the code. But to see the balance of a card already added to your account, you must sign in. Amazon ties the balance to your account for security reasons.

What if I have multiple gift cards on my account?

Amazon adds all your gift card balances together and shows you one total in Account Settings. If you want to know how much is on each individual card, you would need to redeem them one at a time and check the balance after each one, but that is not practical. Most people just use the total balance.

Does checking my balance use any of the money?

No. Looking at your balance in Account Settings, during checkout, or on the redemption page does not spend any money. You only lose balance when you complete a purchase and Amazon charges the gift card for it.

Can someone else see my gift card balance?

Only if they have access to your Amazon account. Your balance is private and tied to your login. If you share your account password with someone, they can see your balance, so keep your password secure.

What if my gift card code is damaged or unreadable?

If the code is scratched off or faded, contact Amazon customer service with the gift card itself or proof of purchase. They can sometimes recover the code or issue a replacement if the card is defective.