How to Use a Gift Card to Pay

A gift card is a prepaid card that you can use to purchase goods and services at a specific store or group of stores. Gift cards can be a great way to manage your spending or give someone a gift that they can choose for themselves.

How to Use a Gift Card at a Physical Store

1. Present the gift card to the cashier at the checkout counter.
2. The cashier will scan the gift card or manually input its number.
3. The purchase amount will be deducted from the card’s balance.
4. If the purchase amount exceeds the card’s balance, you will need to pay the difference with another payment method.

How to Use a Gift Card Online

1. Go to the website of the store where you want to use the gift card.
2. Select the items you want to purchase and add them to your shopping cart.
3. At the checkout, select the “Gift Card” option as your payment method.
4. Enter the gift card number and PIN.
5. The purchase amount will be deducted from the card’s balance.

Tips for Using Gift Cards

• Keep track of your gift card balances. You can do this by registering the card with the store or checking the balance online.
• Use your gift cards before they expire. Most gift cards have an expiration date, so be sure to check the back of the card for the date.
• Don’t lose your gift cards. If you lose a gift card, the money on the card is lost as well.
• Gift cards are a great way to save money. You can use gift cards to buy items that you would normally buy anyway, and you can save up the money that you would have spent on the items.