Our Amazon cards are only for Amazon not Amazon Pay
Amazon Gift Cards and Amazon Pay Gift Cards are popular options for purchasing products and services. This guide explains the differences between these two types of gift cards, how to redeem them, and troubleshooting tips for common issues.
The main difference between Amazon Gift Cards and Amazon Pay Gift Cards lies in where and how they can be used.
✅ Amazon Gift Cards
Use: Can only be used on Amazon.in (or the respective Amazon site where it was issued, like Amazon.com).
Purpose: To purchase products sold on Amazon.
Accepted At: Only on Amazon's own website/app.
Redemption: Added directly to your Amazon account as balance.
✅ Amazon Pay Gift Cards
Use: Broader usage — can be used on Amazon.in and on partner websites/apps that accept Amazon Pay as a payment method.
Purpose: Can be used for things like:
Shopping on Amazon
Paying bills
Food delivery (e.g., Swiggy)
Booking tickets (e.g., BookMyShow)
Other services that support Amazon Pay
Accepted At: Amazon + third-party merchants that support Amazon Pay
Redemption: Also added to your Amazon Pay balance.
Step-by-Step Guide to Redeeming Gift Cards
If you have an Amazon Gift Card or Amazon Pay Gift Card, follow these steps to redeem it:
Sign in to Your Amazon Account:
Log in to the Amazon website or app where the gift card was issued.
Navigate to the Gift Card Section:
Go to "Gift Cards" (usually found under Account > Payments > Gift Cards).
Redeem Your Gift Card:
Select "Redeem a Gift Card."
Enter the gift card claim code in the provided field.
Submit the code to add the balance to your account.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Non-Functional Redemption Link
If the redemption link provided with your gift card does not work, you can still redeem the card directly:
Follow the steps outlined above to manually enter the gift card claim code in your Amazon account.
You do not need to rely on the external redemption URL if you have the claim code.
Additional Tips for Using Gift Cards
Ensure you are redeeming the gift card on the correct Amazon website (e.g., Amazon.in for cards issued in India).
Keep your gift card claim code secure and do not share it with others.
Check the expiration date of your gift card to avoid losing its value.