How To Check eBay Gift Card Balance (Activate & Make Payments)

With an eBay gift card, you can buy items such as electronics, clothing, toys, watches, shoes, watches and bags, to mention a few. It is an ideal payment method for buyers outside the US, as it is not affected by the exchange rate.

However, it is always a good idea to check your eBay gift card balance before you proceed to checkout. This way, you can make better plans ahead of your purchase.

In this article, I will show you how you check your eBay gift card balance and also answer some questions related to the eBay gift card.

How to Check Your eBay Gift Card Balance

Checking your eBay gift card balance is actually simple. The process is relatively straightforward, and you don’t even need a third party to go about it.

To check your eBay gift card balance:

Proceed to the eBay gift card balance checker page
Enter your 12-digit eBay gift card code
Next, tap on “Check Balance” to view your gift card balance

After doing this, you should have access to your gift card balance, and you can use it for whatever you like after. You can proceed to an eBay store to redeem the gift card, or better still, exchange the card for liquid cash.

How to Activate Your eBay Gift Card

Before you can be able to use an eBay gift card for any purchase, you need to activate the card first. To activate your eBay gift card:

Proceed to the eBay gift card activation page.
Sign into your eBay account. If you don’t have one already, you can create it for free.
Next, type in the redemption code close to the bottom of the checkout page around the field containing the gift cards, eBay Bucks, and coupons.
After doing this, your eBay gift card will be activated.

However, you should note that it may take as long as six hours before your eBay gift card is activated for redemption. If your gift card is not successfully activated, it cannot be redeemed.

How to Make Payments with an eBay Gift Card

eBay gift cards can be used to make purchases across all eBay online and physical stores as well as partner stores. You may need to check out how to pay with your eBay gift card if you don’t know how to already.

Paying for an item with your eBay gift card is done with the redemption code on your gift card. You will find the redemption code on the back of your eBay gift card by scratching off the security coating concealing it.

If you use a digital card, you can find the redemption code in the email you received from eBay with your gift card.

To make purchases using your eBay gift card at checkout:

Enter your shipping and payment details in the specified fields.
Next, scroll down to the bottom of the checkout page and locate the “Add coupons” section.
Here, enter the gift card redemption code on the back of your eBay gift card.
After that, select “Apply” to see the total cost of your order.
Review your payment and delivery details and tap on “Confirm and pay.”

If you have enough money on your eBay gift card, the total cost of your purchase will be deducted from it, and the balance will remain.

However, suppose your gift card balance is insufficient to cover the total cost of your order. In that case, you can pay the remaining amount using a different payment methods, such as Apply Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or even a Credit Card.

Restrictions on eBay Gift Cards

While using eBay gift cards for your purchases, knowing the following restrictions may be beneficial:

eBay gift cards cannot be used to buy other forms of money such as bullion, paper money, coins, virtual currency, coupons, or even other gift cards.
You can use up to 4 gift cards and promotion codes per transaction. The regulations include eBay gift cards, eBay Bucks, and coupons.
After using an eBay gift card for the first time, it will be automatically linked to your account. This means that an eBay gift card cannot be used with another eBay account after use.

FAQs

Do eBay gift cards expire?

No, they don’t. eBay gift cards do not expire and also do not come with any usage fees. However, redeeming eBay gift cards comes with some limits, some of which have been discussed earlier.

Can my lost eBay gift card be replaced?

Unfortunately, your lost eBay gift card cannot be replaced unless in certain circumstances. Your lost, stolen, or damaged gift card will only be replaced where required by law. Also, you will need to provide proof of purchase and the gift card number to back your claim.

Tips When Using eBay Gift Cards

Many times, your eBay gift card may be rejected when trying to pay for an item with it. To avoid this, here are some tips you may find helpful:

Ensure that you have an eBay account registered in the United States and that it also has a U.S. shipping address.
If you used your eBay gift card once before, make sure you’re using the same eBay account as your previous purchase. This is because you cannot use a single eBay gift card with two eBay accounts.
Check if there is enough money on your eBay gift card before proceeding with your purchase.
Make sure you are not exceeding the gift card time and threshold redemption limits.
Only four (4) incentive codes can be accepted per check-out transaction. These cocheckoutde eBay gift cards, eBay Gift Certificates, eBay Bucks, and coupons.
You can not use an eBay gift card to purchase other forms of money and gift cards. If you have any of these items in your cart when you’re checking out, an eBay gift card cannot be applied.