You’ve been gifted an Amazon gift card… yet you don’t have an Amazon account. Do you have to have an Amazon account to use an Amazon gift card, or is there a way around this? Keep reading as we answer this question — and more — below!
Can You Use an Amazon Gift Card Without an Account?
No, you cannot use an Amazon gift card without an Amazon account. To redeem your gift card, you will have to create a new Amazon account, which is free. Unfortunately, there is no way around this, nor no loophole to find when it comes to redeeming Amazon gift cards.
Below, we explain in detail everything you need to know about using an Amazon gift card and creating an account!
How to Use an Amazon Gift Card Without an Account
Unfortunately, you cannot use an Amazon gift card without an account. There is no known way around this, as you need to redeem the gift card without using it. Therefore, you’ll have to create an account to actually do this.
If you aren’t looking to create an account and really don’t want to have to, then you can see if a family member or loved one will allow you to use their account for only one purchase or to use this gift card.
Creating an Amazon account is incredibly easy, though! You don’t have to add your phone number, but you do have to add your email address. You never have to use the account once you’ve used up your gift card if you don’t want to!
Can You Use Amazon Gift Cards Without Credit Information?
If you are using a gift card on Amazon that completely covers your order, then you often will not have to enter your credit information at all. Amazon is well aware that there are a lot of people who do not want to enter their credit or debit information online.
This is one of the reasons why they’ve created Amazon Credit. With Amazon Credit, you can add money at stores (from your credit or debit cards) to your Amazon account. It will then show up on your Amazon gift card balance.
If you’re having trouble ordering with your gift card on Amazon, and Amazon is stating that you have to add your credit card information, this may be because your balance does not completely cover the entire cost of the order.
There are certain items that will also require a credit card to be attached, even if you’re paying with a gift card. For example, if you’re subscribing to a magazine service, then you will also need to add a credit card to your order.
Can You Buy an Amazon Gift Card Without an Account?
Yes, you can buy an Amazon gift card without an account! You can buy gift cards at many stores, whether it’s Walmart or Target. You can then choose how much money you’d like to put on these gift cards.
You can also buy Amazon gift cards online — and in this way, you will use your Amazon account to complete this purchase.
However, if you are looking to buy an Amazon gift card for someone, yet you don’t want to make an account, don’t worry. Just buy a physical card at a store, and you’ll have no problem!
How to Use an Amazon Gift Card on Amazon (After Creating an Account)
So, you’ve created an Amazon account in order to successfully use your Amazon gift card. Now, there are a few different ways to redeem your gift card. You can start by heading to Your Account. Then, click the Gift Cards button.
In this section of your Amazon account, you can manage all of your gift cards — and add any new ones you have!
However, you don’t have to immediately add your Amazon gift cards in this way. You can also wait until you add everything you’d like to buy to your cart. When you are in the process of checking out, you will have the option to add a gift card in the payment method area.
Here, you can redeem your gift card easily. Your gift card balance will then be automatically added to your order!
Conclusion
Unfortunately, you cannot redeem or use an Amazon gift card if you do not have an Amazon account. To successfully use your gift card, you will have to create a free Amazon account. Once you have created your account, you can then redeem your gift card.
