How to add gift card to amazon prime account

Q: Can you pay for Amazon Prime with gift card balance?

Since you cant pay for or renew an Amazon Prime membership with your Amazon gift card directly, the next best thing you can do is buy the Gift of Prime using your gift card balance. The Gift of Prime is a reward card used exclusively for Amazon Prime that can be purchased with a regular Amazon gift card.

Paying for Prime Video Channel Subscriptions with Gift Cards

Customers in Mexico can now pay for Prime Video Channel subscriptions using their Gift Card balance.

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You can purchase Amazon Gift Cards in Mexico at outlets such as Oxxo, 7-Eleven, Circle K, Chedraui, Extra, Go Mart, La Comer, Farmacias Guadalajara, and Waldo’s. Alternatively, you can purchase digital gift cards through the Amazon.com.mx website.

The option to use gift card will appear during the sign-up process for Prime membership or Prime Video Channel subscription. If the balance of your card is higher than the cost of the plan, the balance will remain in your account and will be used to pay the following periods. Remember that the balance can also be used to make purchases on Amazon.com.mx, so you must ensure that you have enough balance to cover subsequent months.

To access a free trial (if eligible), you’ll need to add a credit or debit card as a backup payment method. The free trial isn’t available if you’re only paying with gift cards.

You can edit payment methods for existing Prime Video Channel subscriptions by going to Account & Settings.

Gift Prime to your loved ones

For those who love shopping, great deals and quality entertaiment, Prime is the perfect gift idea for birthday, anniversary, housewarming, graduation, or other celebrations.

Corporate Gifting

Prime is a great choice of gift for your employees, clients or other partners

How to buy Amazon Prime from PAYBACK?

Follow these steps to buy a Prime membership voucher:

Login to your PAYBACK account using the mobile number and PIN.
Type Prime in the search bar and press enter.
Choose the membership by pressing a “+” sign.
Click on the PLACE ORDER button and pay using available payment methods.

To send Amazon Prime as a gift to someone else?

To send Amazon Prime to someone else below are the steps:

Click on the “THIS IS A GIFT” button present on the right side of the screen.
Enter the details of the recipient. Also, add the message you want to send them.
Click on the BUY NOW button. Pay using one of the available options.

They will receive the voucher after the successful completion of the transaction.

How to redeem the Prime coupon code?

Follow these steps to redeem a Prime voucher:

Step 1: Click on www.amazon.in/prime/promo/landing
Step 2: Enter Prime promo code & Click on Apply
Step 3: Sign into Amazon account if not already done and confirm billing address
Step 4: Finally activate Prime

Your membership will be activated after the last step.

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If you have an Amazon gift card of any sort, you can apply it to your Amazon account by entering the claim code into the "Gift Card" section of your account's settings. While Amazon gift cards automatically apply toward your next order, you can also apply your gift card's balance toward a specific order by entering the claim code on the checkout screen.

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Navigate to Amazon's site. Click the link provided to do so.
- If you're using the Amazon app, tap the app to open Amazon. You'll need an internet or data connection to access your account.
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Click the "Sign in" option. This is below and to the right of the search bar.[1]
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then click "Sign in" at the top of the menu.
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Enter your email and password. When you're done, press "Sign in" to access your account.
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Click the "Your Account" tab. This is in the same place as the "Sign in" button was. Clicking the "Your Account" tab should link you straight to your account page.
- You can also hover your cursor over the "Your Account" tab and click "Your Account" at the top of the drop-down menu.
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then tap "Gift Cards and Registry".
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Click "Redeem a Gift Card". This option is under the "Gift Cards" tab of the "Your Account" page.[2]
- On mobile, tap the "Gift Cards" option at the top of your screen.
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Enter your gift card's claim code in the claim code field. Your claim code should be on the back of your card; you may have to scratch the protective film off of the back to view the code.[3]
- If you're redeeming a digital code, select the claim code from the confirmation email and paste it into the claim code field.
- For mobile, scroll down to "Redeem an Amazon Gift Card" and tap it. You can enter the claim code from here,
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Click or tap "Apply to your balance". This will add the gift card's balance to Amazon!
- Double-check your code's accuracy before entering it.

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Navigate to Amazon's site. Click the link provided to do so. Your gift card balance will be automatically applied to whichever purchase you make after entering the card's code; to apply your balance to a specific purchase, you'll need to enter the card's code at the checkout screen.
- If you're using the Amazon app, tap the app to open Amazon. You'll need an internet or data connection to access your account.
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Click the "Sign in" option. This is below and to the right of the search bar.[4]
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then click "Sign in" at the top of the menu.
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Enter your email and password. When you're done, press "Sign in" to access your account.
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Add any items you wish to purchase to your cart. After you're done adding items, you'll be ready to check out.
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Click or tap the cart icon. This is in the top right corner of the Amazon interface. You can also click "Proceed to checkout" button below the cart icon.
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Click or tap the "Enter Code" field. This is under the "Payment method" section of the checkout screen. On mobile, you may have to scroll down to find this option.[5]
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Enter your gift card's claim code. Your claim code should be on the back of your card; you may have to scratch the protective film off of the back to view the code.
- If you're redeeming a digital code, select the claim code from the confirmation email and paste it into the claim code field.
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Click or tap "Place your order". Your Amazon gift card balance should be applied to your order!

1
Navigate to Amazon's site. Click the link provided to do so.
- If you're using the Amazon app, tap the app to open Amazon. You'll need an internet or data connection to access your account.
2
Click the "Sign in" option. This is below and to the right of the search bar.
- On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, then click "Sign in" at the top of the menu.
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Enter your email and password. When you're done, press "Sign in" to access your account.
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Navigate to the "Reload Your Balance" page. Click the link provided to do so. If you just want to add more money to your existing gift card balance, this menu lets you choose a dollar amount and a checking account; when you're ready to reload your balance, simply click "Reload $[X] Now".
- For mobile, you'll need to open the "Your Account" menu, scroll down to "Manage Gift Card Balance", enter your password, and tap "Reload Your Balance". Once you're in your balance menu, choose a dollar amount and the account from which you want to withdraw funds.
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Open the "Gift Cards" page. Click the link provided to do so.
- On mobile, this option is accessible by tapping the three horizontal lines at the top left corner of your screen, then tapping the "Gift Cards and Registry" tab.
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Review your purchase options. There are several ways you can purchase an Amazon gift card online:
- Select the "eGift" option to purchase a claim code. From this menu, you can select a dollar amount for the gift card, a recipient email address, and payment options. Click "Proceed to checkout" when you're ready to purchase your eGift.[6]
- Select the "Print at Home" option to customize a gift card. From this menu, you can select a dollar amount, write a message, and choose a design. Click "Proceed to checkout" when you're ready to purchase and print.[7]
- Select the "Mail" option to have a physical gift card mailed to your address. From this menu, you can select a dollar amount for the card and choose a design. Click "Proceed to checkout" when you're ready to purchase your card.[8]
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Consider purchasing a physical gift card in a retail store. If you don't want to buy a card online, you can find Amazon gift cards in most popular retail stores such as Fred Meyer, Walmart, and Best Buy.
- Turn in your coins into a Coinstar machine (where available). Without a fee for this type of redemption method, you can "purchase" an Amazon gift card receipt/code that you can later enter at Amazon.

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If I accidentally scratched off part of the code, is there any way that I can still redeem it?

Yes. Contact the Amazon customer service department and visit the help pages of their website for assistance.
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Do I have to have an Amazon account to redeem a gift card?

Yes, in order to purchase anything from Amazon you must have an account.
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The code is unreadable once I removed the film from it. Is there another way to use the card?

You can call Amazon's customer service department.

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You can couple your gift card's balance with a credit or debit card if your cart's total exceeds your gift card's balance.

Your gift card's claim code is not exclusive to your account until you enter it.
Don't share your gift card claim code with anyone prior to entering it.

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If you have an Amazon gift card, you can apply it to your account by entering the claim code into the “Gift Card” section of your account settings. Start by signing into your Amazon account and clicking the “Your Account” tab. Then, click “Redeem a Gift Card” under the “Gift Cards” tab. Enter the card’s claim code, which is the number on the back of the card. If you’re redeeming a digital code, select it from the confirmation email and paste it into the claim code field. Finally, click “Apply to your balance” to add the gift card’s balance to your Amazon account. You can also apply a gift card to a particular purchase. When you’re ready to check out, enter the gift card code in the “Enter Code” field under the “Payment method” section. To learn how to reload your balance on an Amazon gift card, keep reading!

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How do I add a gift card to my Amazon app?

Open the Amazon app and tap the three stacked lines in the bottom-right corner, and then tap Account..

Open your Account options. ... .

Head to your "Manage gift card balance" menu. ... .

You can type in your gift card's code, or scan it. ... .

Your gift card will replace whatever payment method you've selected..

Can you pay for Amazon Prime with gift card balance?

Since you can't pay for or renew an Amazon Prime membership with your Amazon gift card directly, the next best thing you can do is buy the Gift of Prime using your gift card balance. The Gift of Prime is a reward card used exclusively for Amazon Prime that can be purchased with a regular Amazon gift card.