How to use eBay gift cards

You can use eBay gift cards to pay for all or part of your next purchase on the site. They also make a great gift if you’re unsure what someone would like; if you want to buy one, they’re easy to find online and in stores. However, finding where to redeem them on eBay can be tricky.

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How to use eBay gift cards

So you’ve got yourself a gift card. Now you’re probably wondering how to use it? The first thing to do is to find the redemption code. Scratch off the security coating on the back of the plastic card to reveal your code. It’s easier using a coin. With digital cards, eBay will email the code to you.

When you’ve found an item you’d like to buy, you can use that code to apply the gift card towards your purchase. Once you are in the checkout phase of purchasing an item, scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter the redemption code in the Gift cards and coupons field.

Select Apply to see your new total. Check the details to ensure the count is correct before selecting Confirm and pay. You can check your gift card’s balance here.

If you don’t have enough money on your gift card to cover the total cost of an item, you can pay the remaining balance using another payment method, such as a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal. If there’s a remaining balance after using it, the amount will remain on the card for the next time you buy an item on eBay.

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