How many times can you resend an Amazon gift card?

Amazon Gift Card Resends: A Limit of Five

Amazon gift cards, a popular way to send money as a present, come with a surprisingly simple, yet often overlooked, limit on resends. While you might assume you can repeatedly send a replacement card if the original is lost or damaged, the reality is more structured. You can, in fact, resend an Amazon gift card up to five times.

Each resend creates a completely new gift card, effectively invalidating the previous one. This process is clearly communicated by a system message accompanying each resend. This means the original card number is no longer valid, and the recipient needs to use the new card number.

Important Considerations:

• New Card, New Number: Don’t expect to reuse the original card number. Each resend generates a unique card number.
• Five Attempts Maximum: While five attempts are possible, exceeding this limit will lead to a situation where the gift card recipient is unlikely to be able to use the card to obtain the intended value.
• Recipient Communication: Make sure the recipient is aware that the gift card has been resent, especially if the resend was due to loss or damage, as they will need the new card information.
• Alternatives to Resends: If you have difficulties with a resend attempt, consider alternative options for getting the gift card to the recipient such as using a different payment method to purchase a new gift card, or opting for another method of gifting.

Understanding this limit is crucial for smooth gift card transactions. It helps ensure both the sender and recipient are aware of the process and prevents any confusion or frustration that might arise from an unanticipated end to the resending process.