How To Add A Gift Card To Your Amazon Account

Let's be honest, we've all got that one drawer. You know the one. It's filled with miscellaneous items. Rubber bands, instruction manuals, and...gift cards!

And let's be even more honest: some of those gift cards are probably from years ago. Don't worry, I'm not judging. I might even have a Blockbuster gift card in there. (Unpopular opinion: Blockbuster was awesome.)

So, you've finally decided to take action. You're staring at an Amazon gift card. Time to unlock its shopping potential!

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Claim That Cash! (Kind Of)

First things first, fire up your computer. Or grab your phone. Whichever device you prefer to use for online shopping.

Head over to the Amazon website or open the Amazon app. You'll need to be logged into your account, naturally. (I'm assuming you have an account. If not, now's a good time to make one.)

Now, look for something that says "Your Account". On the website, it's usually near the top right corner. On the app, you might need to tap the menu icon (those three little lines).

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Finding the Gift Card Section (It's a Treasure Hunt!)

Okay, you're in your account. Now comes the fun part: finding the gift card section! This is where Amazon likes to play hide-and-seek.

Scroll down. Keep scrolling. Don't give up! It might be under "Payment Options" or "Gift Cards & Registry." Amazon likes to keep us on our toes.

Once you find it, click on "Gift Cards." Congrats, you're one step closer to shopping spree glory!

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Entering the Claim Code (The Magic Words)

You should now see an option to "Redeem a Gift Card." Click that bad boy. This is where the magic happens.

Gently scratch off the silver stuff on the back of your gift card. Or, if it's an e-gift card, find the email with the claim code.

Carefully type in the claim code. Double-check it! Triple-check it! Nobody wants a typo to stand between them and free stuff. Then click apply to your balance.

If you've done everything correctly, Amazon will congratulate you. Your gift card balance will be added to your account. Hallelujah!

Shopping Time! (The Best Part)

Now for the best part: spending your newfound fortune! Browse the virtual aisles of Amazon. Add things to your cart. Embrace the joy of online shopping.

Remember, you don't have to spend it all at once. Your gift card balance will stay in your account until you're ready to use it. It’s like a mini-savings account, but for stuff you probably don't need.

Enjoy your shopping spree! And maybe, just maybe, clear out that drawer of old gift cards. (Or don't. I won't tell.)