Check your balance on Amazon.com in under a minute
The fastest way to see how much money is on your Amazon gift card is to sign into your Amazon account and go to your gift card balance page. Amazon shows your current balance, the date you received the card, and a history of how you've spent it. You don't need the physical card — just your login.
If you don't have an Amazon account yet, you'll need to create one first. The account is free and takes a few minutes. Once you're logged in, the balance page is always in the same place, so you can check anytime.
Key Takeaways
- Your Amazon gift card balance appears in your account settings under "Gift Cards" once you've redeemed the card to your account.
- You can check your balance on any device — computer, phone, or tablet — as long as you're signed into your Amazon account.
- If you haven't redeemed the card yet, you'll need the card number and PIN (usually on the back) to add it to your account first.
- Amazon keeps a running history of your gift card purchases, so you can see exactly what you've bought and when.
Redeem your gift card before you can see the balance
Before Amazon will show you a balance, you have to add the gift card to your account. This is called redeeming the card. You'll need the card number and the PIN, which are usually printed on the back of a physical card or included in an email if someone sent you a digital gift card.
Go to the Amazon gift card redemption page, enter the card number and PIN, and click "Redeem to Your Account." Amazon will add the money to your account balance immediately. After that, the balance is yours to spend on anything Amazon sells — it doesn't expire, and you can use it in pieces over time.
Find your balance in Account Settings
Once the card is redeemed, sign into your Amazon account and look for "Account & Lists" in the top right corner. Click on "Your Account," then scroll down to find "Gift Cards" in the left menu. Click on it, and you'll see your current balance at the top of the page.
The page also shows when you received each gift card and how much you've spent from it. If you've redeemed multiple cards, Amazon groups them together into one balance — you're not tracking separate cards, just one total amount you can spend.
Check your balance on the Amazon app
If you use the Amazon shopping app on your phone or tablet, you can check your balance there too. Open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, and scroll down to "Gift Cards." Tap it, and your balance will appear at the top.
The app shows the same information as the website — your current balance and your spending history. Some people find it faster to check on their phone than to log into a computer, especially if you're out shopping and want to know how much you have left to spend.
What to do if your balance doesn't appear
If you've entered the card number and PIN but don't see a balance, wait a few minutes and refresh the page. Sometimes Amazon takes a moment to process the redemption. If it still doesn't show after 15 minutes, the card number or PIN may have been entered wrong — check the card again and try redeeming it once more.
If the card was a gift from someone else and they say they already redeemed it to your account, ask them for the email confirmation. That email will have the exact amount they added. You can also contact Amazon customer service through your account — they can look up whether the card was redeemed and to which account.
Digital gift cards sent by email
When someone sends you an Amazon gift card by email, the email will include a link that says "Redeem your gift card." Click that link, and it will take you straight to the redemption page with the card number already filled in. You just need to enter the PIN (if there is one) and click "Redeem to Your Account."
Digital cards work exactly the same way as physical ones once they're redeemed — the money goes into your account balance and stays there until you spend it. The email also serves as your receipt, so keep it if you need proof of the gift later.
Your balance is tied to your account, not the card
Once you redeem a gift card, the money belongs to your Amazon account, not to the physical card or email. If you lose the card or delete the email, you still have the money — it's in your account. You can check your balance anytime you're logged in, from any device.
This also means that if someone else has access to your Amazon password, they can spend your gift card balance. Keep your password secure the same way you would for a bank account. If you think someone has used your account without permission, change your password immediately and contact Amazon support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I check my Amazon gift card balance without logging in?
No. Amazon requires you to be signed into your account to see your balance. This is a security measure — it keeps your balance private and prevents someone else from checking how much money you have to spend. If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it using your email address.
Does my Amazon gift card balance expire?
No. Once you redeem a gift card to your account, the money stays there indefinitely. You can spend it all at once or use it over years — Amazon doesn't charge a fee or remove money for inactivity. The only exception is if your account itself is closed for a long time, but even then Amazon will usually let you recover the balance.
What if I have multiple gift cards?
Redeem each one to your account using its card number and PIN. Amazon combines all of them into a single balance that you can see in one place. You don't track which purchase came from which card — it's just one total amount you can spend.
Can I transfer my gift card balance to someone else?
No. Once a gift card is redeemed to your account, the money is yours and can't be moved to another person's account. If you want to give the money to someone else, you'd have to spend it on a physical item and give them that item, or buy them a new gift card with your own payment method.
Why does my balance show a different amount than the card said?
If you've already spent some of the money, your balance will be lower than the original card amount. Check your purchase history on the same page to see what you've bought. If the balance is lower and you haven't made any purchases, contact Amazon — there may have been an error during redemption.