eBay gift cards can be used to pay for almost any item on our site. You can use your gift card to pay for all or part of your next purchase.

Buying an eBay gift card

Digital gift cards are currently unavailable on eBay as we develop a better-than-ever experience to be launched soon. You can purchase our physical gift cards at CVS, Walgreens, and other retailers

near you.


You’ll need to use your redemption code to pay for an item with your gift card. Here’s where you’ll find your gift card redemption code:

  • Digital cards - The code is in the email we sent you

  • Physical cards - Scratch off the security coating on the back of the card to reveal the code

When you're ready to make a purchase, here’s how to pay with your eBay gift card at checkout:


Enter your shipping and payment details.

Scroll to the bottom of the checkout page and enter the gift card redemption code in the Add coupons field.

Select Apply to see your new total.

Check your details again and select Confirm and pay.

If you don't have enough money on your gift card to cover the total cost of an item outright, you can pay the remaining cost using another payment method, such as a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal.


It’s always a good idea to check your gift card balance before you go to checkout. To view your card's balance, go to our gift card balance checker

or select the button below and enter your 13-digit gift card redemption code.



If there's a remaining balance on your gift card after you’ve used it, the balance will remain on the card and can be used the next time you buy an item on eBay.

If you return an item you bought with an eBay gift card, the amount you used on the gift card will be refunded. You can then use the gift card redemption code again as long as you're using the same eBay account.