How to check or reload your Amazon gift card balance
As the holiday shopping season approaches, many consumers are gearing up for Amazon’s highly anticipated Black Friday sale, which kicks off on November 20, 2025. For those who received Amazon gift cards as presents or purchased them for themselves, checking the balance is an essential step before diving into the shopping frenzy. Whether you’re curious about leftover funds from previous purchases or looking to reload a card that has been depleted, knowing how to manage your gift card balance can enhance your shopping experience.
To check your Amazon gift card balance on a desktop, start by navigating to the Amazon website. Once you’re logged in, click on “Accounts & Lists” located in the top right corner. From there, select “Gift cards” from the dropdown menu. This will direct you to a new page where you can view your existing balance. If you have a new, unredeemed gift card, you can also redeem it from this menu. Additionally, the option to reload your card is available, allowing you to add more funds easily. For those who like to keep track of their spending, transaction history is also accessible right below the balance, providing insights into previous purchases.
For mobile users, checking your gift card balance is just as straightforward. Open the Amazon app and tap on the account icon at the bottom of the screen. Select “Account” at the top of the page, then scroll down to the “Payments” section. Here, you will find the option labeled “Manage gift card balance.” This feature allows you to check your current balance, reload funds, or review past activity—all within a couple of minutes. With these simple steps, shoppers can ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming sales, making the most of their gift cards and maximizing their holiday shopping experience.
Amazon
gift cards usually come with the starting
balance printed on the physical card or mentioned in the email if you receive an eGift card. But what if you want to check the balance on a gift card that you previously redeemed to see if you have enough left over to splurge during
Amazon’s Black Friday sale in 2025
(which officially kicks off on Nov. 20)? Or maybe you want to reload a gift card you’ve already used up? Check the state of your gift cards before your shopping spree this season by following the steps below.
How to check your Amazon gift card balance on your desktop
Follow these simple steps to check or reload your Amazon gift card balance:
Total Time
2 minutes
What You Need
Computer
Step 1:
Navigate to Amazon
Open the
Amazon
website.
Step 2:
Accounts & Lists
Click on
Accounts & Lists
in the top right corner of the screen.
Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website
Step 3:
Select Gift cards
A new menu page will open on the website. Select
Gift cards
.
Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website
Step 4:
Redeem or reload gift card
Once you click, you’ll be able to see the existing balance on your gift card. If you are checking the balance on an unredeemed gift card and wish to redeem it, you can click on
Redeem a Gift card
. You can also opt to
Reload your card
in this menu or check your transaction history, which is listed below the gift card balance.
Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website
How to check your Amazon gift card balance in the app
Total Time
2 minutes
What You Need
Smartphone
Step 1:
Go to Account
Open the app and click on the
account icon at the bottom of the landing page
(the little person illustration). Then choose
Account
at the top of the landing page.
Credit: Screenshot: Amazon
Step 2:
Navigate to Payments
Scroll down until you see the
Payments section
.
Step 3:
Manage gift card balance
In the Payments section, click on
Manage gift card balance
.
Credit: Screenshot: Amazon
Step 4:
Check balance or reload
Use the new menu that opens to check your gift card balance, reload your gift card, or check past activity.
Credit: Screenshot: Amazon
