Do you want to learn how to use eBay gift card? I guess you have one and probably want to use it to make a purchase. No worries! I am here to help you.
I have used eBay gift cards many times and I will show you how you too can use them in this guide. Plus answer other questions to you ask that relate to eBay gift card
What is an eBay gift card?
eBay gift card is a prepaid store value money card issued by eBay which is used as an alternative to cash purchases on its website.
These cards can be physical or digital. They are non-refundable and can’t be redeemed for cash. They don’t expire and there are fees charged for using them. It is similar to the Amazon gift card which Amazon issues can be used to make purchases on Amazon and its partner stores.
eBay gift cards are in different denominations:
- $25 eBay gift card
- $50 eBay gift card
- $100 eBay gift card
- $150 eBay gift card
- $200 eBay gift card
- $500 eBay gift card
How to use eBay gift card
Now you know what eBay gift cards are and the different denominations they can be, let’s look at how to use them.
You can only use eBay gift cards to pay for items you bought on eBay.
Log into your eBay account with your username and password
Add the items you want to purchase to your shopping cart.
Click Buy Now to go straight to the checkout page
Scroll to the bottom of the page where you have Gift Cards and Coupon Codes.
Enter the redemption code which is the gift card code. This is a 13-digit card that is found at the back of your eBay physical card or attached to the email sent to you if it is an electronic card.
Note: You have to gently scratch the back of your physical card where you see the silver panel to see the 13-digit code.
Select Apply to see the new total. Cross-check the details to ensure everything is correct before you click Confirm and Pay. You can check your gift card balance to the amount remaining after paying for the items.
eBay allows you to use other payment methods like PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Credit Cards to complete your payment if the amount on your gift card balance is not enough.
Where do I purchase eBay gift cards?
eBay gift cards are popular like Amazon gift cards. So you have to be careful where you purchase them to avoid buying fake ones. eBay recommends outlets like Walgreens, Kroger, 7-Eleven, Spartan, and many retailers where you can buy their gift cards. Click here to check the nearest outlet where you can buy yours.
How to check your eBay gift card balance
When you redeem an eBay gift card, shop for items and make payment using your gift card, it is important you check your balance so that you don’t run out of money to pay for your next purchase.
Take the following steps to check your eBay gift card balance:
Visit eBay gift card balance checker website
Enter your 13-digit gift card code
Click Check Balance
How to earn free eBay gift cards
You can earn free eBay gift cards and use them to pay for items on eBay. The easiest way to go about it is to take surveys. Many survey sites pay with eBay cards. You sign up, participate in a survey, give your sincere option, earn points and redeem your points as eBay gift cards when they reach a certain threshold. Let’s look at some survey websites that pay with eBay gift cards.
Swagbucks: Available in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Germany, Spain, France
My Points: Available in Canada and United States
Inbox Dollars: Available in the United States
Rewards1: Available worldwide
Cinchbucks: Available in many countries
PointsPrize: Available in many countries
PriceRebel: Available in many countries
eBay gift card scam & how to protect yourself
There are a lot of scammers who sell fake eBay gift cards. They even trick you into sending your redemption code to them. These and many more are common issues eBay gift card users often face.
They enter their 13-digit gift card code only to realize that the code has been used or isn’t valid. eBay shoppers who are new to making purchases using gift cards often fall victim to this. That’s why you must treat your gift card as cash.
Below are ways to protect yourself from eBay gift card scam:
- Don’t give your eBay gift card code to anyone under any disguise
- Don’t use your eBay gift card to pay anyone outside the eBay platform. eBay gift cards are only used to pay for items you bought on eBay
- You can only redeem your eBay gift card at the checkout point where you want to pay for items you bought
- Disregard any email asking you to send your eBay gift card details
- Buy eBay gift cards only from retailers that eBay approves
eBay gift card restrictions
While you are free to use your eBay gift card to make payment for any type of item on eBay including EUC, there are a few restrictions that you must know.
- Redemption of eBay gift cards has limits and thresholds
- You can’t use an eBay gift card to purchase another eBay gift card
Measures to take if you have been targeted by a gift card scam
Gift card is real. While you take action to protect yourself from it, chances are you may still be targeted. What do you do in that case?
The first thing is to contact eBay customer service and lodge a complaint. The customer support team may ask you to forward the phishing email about the card you bought with at least 9 digits of the gift card code.
Keep the eBay gift card you bought and the receipt issued to you. The customer support team will likely ask for it in order to verify the gift card.
The measures eBay customer service take against gift card scam is similar to that of Amazon. For example, when you redeem a suspicious gift card on Amazon and want to use it to buy an item, Amazon immediately suspends your account requesting that you provide a receipt that was issued to you after you bought the gift card. All the orders you have placed will be canceled until you resolve the issue with them.
FAQs on how to use eBay gift card
Before I conclude, let’s look at key questions you ask that relate to how to use eBay gift cards.
Can you use eBay gift cards on anything?
You can use your eBay gift card to buy any item on eBay excluding eBay gift card. You’re restricted to use a gift card to purchase another gift card.
How can I turn my eBay gift card into cash?
You can’t redeem your eBay gift card for cash. However, there are third-party applications like QuChange where you can sell your eBay gift card and get cash.
Can you use eBay gift cards on PayPal?
Yes, you can use eBay gift cards on PayPal. During checkout, pay by debit or credit card as a PayPal guest. Your eBay gift card-funded payment will be processed as PayPal guest payment.
Final thought on how to use eBay gift cards
Using an eBay gift card to pay for items you bought on eBay is simple if you follow the simple steps I showed you above. I also showed you how you can earn eBay gift cards for free, check your gift card balance and protect yourself from eBay gift card scams. So you can go ahead and redeem your eBay gift card and pay for items you bought.
