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➜ Redeem Your Amazon Gift Card Now Amazon gift cards come in several formats, but they all share the same redemption process at amazon.com/redeem. Whether you have a plastic card from a store, a digital code from an email, or a printable gift card, the claim code works the same way. Here’s an overview of each type.

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Gift Card Formats

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Physical Gift Cards

Sold in stores and online. The claim code is printed on the back under a scratch-off coating. Scratch the coating, go to amazon.com/redeem, enter the code, and apply it to your balance.
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Digital Gift Cards (Email Delivery)

Sent directly to an email address. The claim code appears in the email body. Copy the code and paste it at amazon.com/redeem.
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Print-at-Home Gift Cards

A PDF gift card you print and give in person. The claim code is printed on the card. Redeem it at amazon.com/redeem the same way as a physical card.
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Amazon eGift Cards via Text

Amazon can send a gift card code via text message. The recipient receives an SMS with the claim code and redeems it at amazon.com/redeem.

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FAQ

Yes. All gift card formats — physical, digital, print-at-home, and SMS — use the same redemption page at amazon.com/redeem.
Yes. Amazon lets you send digital gift cards to any email address or phone number at the time of purchase.
Yes. Physical cards bought at retail stores contain the same type of claim code and are redeemable at amazon.com/redeem just like digital cards.
Standard Amazon gift cards add balance to your Amazon account for shopping on Amazon. Amazon Pay is a separate service. Always check the card’s terms to confirm where the balance can be used.

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Conclusion

All Amazon gift card types are redeemed at amazon.com/redeem using the same simple process. Find your claim code, enter it on the page, and your balance is available to spend immediately.