Looking for gift for your family member, friend, coworker, etc but not sure what to get them? Here’s an option! Consider purchasing an American Express Gift Card! With an Amex Gift Card, it’s definitely a flexible choice that can be used to purchase just about anything at millions of locations! So why should you purchase an Amex Gift Card? Well, here’s few main reasons: it’s widely accepted (more places now than ever welcome American Express Gift Cards), there are no usage fees, no fees when using this gift card after purchase, no expiration, your gift card funds NEVER expire, you can redeem your Membership Rewards® points for your order! On top of what’s listed, your Amex Gift Cards can be personalized and offered tailored to the special occasion, etc! You’re able to purchase these Amex Gift Cards in many ways – which include online, from financial institutions, from local retailers, OR American Express themselves with the option of the gift card being in traditional forms (physical gift card) or electronic (eGift Cards). See below for all the details and info you need to know regarding American Express Gift Cards!
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Perfect if you’re ordering Gift Cards for a group, clients or customers. Pick a design for any occasion or choose the Gold Custom Card to add words of encouragement, appreciation and celebration. Gift Cards are available in amounts from $25 to $3,000. You can also write a message to be included with your gift. | Find a perfect Gift Card for your friends and family. Select a design for any occasion or choose the Gold Custom Card to emboss your recipient’s name on the front. Gift Cards are available in amounts from $25 to $3,000. |
Choose from over 30 American Express Gift Card designs to find a perfect gift for all the important people in your life. Get a Business Gift Card for star employees or loyal customers. Or a Personal Gift Card for friends and family. Values range from $25 to $3,000, so American Express Gift Cards can be a thoughtful gift for any occasion. The benefits of American Express Gift Cards are numerous. They can be used virtually anywhere American Express is accepted in the U.S. Gift Card funds do not expire, there are no fees after purchase, and Gift Cards can be replaced if lost or stolen. So, next time you need to say thank you, congratulations, or Happy Birthday, say it with a gift that shows you care.
Personal Gift Card Designs
Business Gift Card Designs
Where To Buy Amex Gift Cards
American Express Gift Cards are available for purchase both online and in-store! Need to find a location for purchase? American Express Product Locator or visit our convenient listing of American Express Gift Cards online!
One method of purchase is to purchase from American Express themselves! Here is a list of the different types of gift cards available WITH PROMO CODE FREESHP18A For 100% Off Shipping Fees.
- Buy American Express® Gift Cards today. These are gift cards you can give to anyone without any custom messages. Several designs to choose from.
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- Buy American Express® Consumer Gift Cards today. These are gift cards you can give to anyone for holiday gifts for friends/family. Several designs to choose from.
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- Buy Personalized American Express® Gift Cards using this promotion. These gift cards can be customized with a name embossed in gold letters.
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- Buy American Express® Business Gift Cards today. These make great gifts for the office. Several designs to choose from.
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- Buy Customized American Express® Business Gift Cards today. These can be personalized with up to two lines of custom messages. Give employees, colleagues or clients the gift that’s all about them.
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Another method of purchase is in-store. American Express Gift Cards can be found in many locations! Locations from smaller stores to very large chain stores! Majority of stores today will have Amex gift cards available for purchase, but there might be a few that do not. Here is a short, compiled list of the locations that commonly carry American Express Gift Cards:
Grocery Stores | Financial Institutions |
Kroger, Safeway, Ralph, Winn Dixie, Tom Thumb, Stop & Shop, Albertsons, etc | Citibank, Fifth Third Bank, First Midwest Bank, Huntington Bank, Sovereign Bank, etc |
Drug Stores | Department/Specialty Stores |
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, etc | Sears, Staples, Walmart, Sears, Office Depot, Target, Wawa, KMart, Rite Aid, Post Offices, etc |
Buying Amex Gift Cards Online Vs. In-Store
Purchasing American Express Gift Cards can have its pros and cons when deciding to purchase online or in-store. Here are a few pros and cons of each scenario:
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Amex Gift Cards: Shipping & Purchase Fees
In-Store Fees: I called a major local retail store and we were told purchasing fees varies from the amount you load onto your car. The purchasing fee ranges from $3.95 to $6.95. The reason for the fee gap is that the more you load onto the gift card, the greater the purchase fee. The purchase fee does not get any lower than $3.96 and no higher than $6.95!
Online Fees: purchase fee is $3.95 for each card regardless of amount you load onto the card
Shipping Fees (applies to online orders only)
Important Shipping Information:
- Amex cannot ship to the states of HI or VT, P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses
- All packages over $5,000 require a signature upon receipt
- Orders equal to or greater than $200 are not eligible for standard shipping
- AZ orders must be less than $1,000 within a 24-hour period
Amex Gift Card Promotion Codes
No Purchase Fee & Free Shipping Codes
Check Your Amex Gift Card Balance
Have an Amex Gift Card and need to check your balance? You can check your balance by clicking here! Once you visit the check balance page, here’s how to view your available funds and transaction history – simply enter your card number and email (optional).
Using Your Amex Gift Card For Online Shopping
Amex Gift Cards is great for in-store shopping almost immediately after its purchase & acquisition – however, to use your Amex Gift Card to shop online, you’ll need to go through the proper registration process & add your billing address to the card! I’ll walk you through on how to do so:
- Call Amex Customer Service
- Call the Amex Gift Card Customer Service Center. You can find this number on the back of the AMEX Gift Card (or try calling 1-877-297-4438).
- Enter your AMEX Gift Card Number & Code
- When on the phone, the automated system will first ask for your Gift Card number, then it will ask for the security code, which is located on the front of the card (the security code is four digits long).
- Request To Speak To A Customer Service Agent
- You will then hear your current available balance. The system will then offer you several choices on further inquiries – choose the option to speak with the customer service agent. When waiting for an agent to speak to you, your wait time can range from an instant connection to a varied wait time depending on the time of the year you call and their call volume.
- Provide The Billing Address You Want To Use
- Once the customer service representative is on the line, explain to the rep that you want to register a billing address to be able to use the card online, & provide the info that the representative requires from. You can use your home address as the billing address. Overall, this process should normally takes between 3-5 minutes.
- After your Amex customer service representative confirms that the billing address has been registered correctly, you may begin to use it immediately.
Making Online Purchases
Making online purchases using your Amex Gift Card is pretty much the exact same process as if you would when using your personal debit card. At checkout, enter the usual such as your name, billing address, the gift card number (15-digit number on the front of the card), and the security code (the 4-digit code located on the front of the card).
In the case that there is insufficient funds on your Amex Gift Card, your purchase will not be approved just like when using your personal debit card. In cases like this, you will need to make a purchase that is EQUAL or less than the available credit on your gift card (unless if the online merchant will allow you to split the charges amongst multiple cards).
Need to check your balance? See how you can above in the “Check Your Amex Gift Card Balance” section of this post.
Here are some Amex Gift Card restrictions – you cannot use your gift card for these types of transactions:
- ATM withdrawals
- Recurring bill payments (utility bills or subscriptions)
- Reservations and deposits (hotel reservations or car rental reservations)
Important Information for Gift Cards
- American Express does not ship Gift Cards to the states of HI and VT
- Recipients may obtain a free replacement after a Card’s valid thru date passes by calling Customer Service at 1-877-297-4438
- The maximum order value must be less than $100,000 including purchase fees and shipping charges. For businesses wishing to order $100,000 or more please call 1-800-316-4420
- See their American Express Gift Cards Cardholder Agreement.
- No inactivity fees or other fees after purchase
Terms & Conditions
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Offers valid with promotion code at checkout until advertised expiration date and cannot be combined. Offers are only valid on americanexpress.com/gift and do not apply to National Parks, United Way, Children’s Health Fund and Logo Reward Cards. Purchase Fees or Shipping Charges may apply subject to terms of the offer. Read specific offer for complete details. Please note that a promotion code provided in connection with a particular offer on americanexpress.com/gift is intended only for use by the recipient of the offer and is not valid on Gift Card or Business Gift Card purchases made through any third party sites.
Gift Cards or Business Gift Cards may be used at US merchants that accept American Express® Cards. These products may not be used at ATMs or for Recurring Billing. Additional limitations may apply. See American Express Gift Card Cardholder Agreement and American Express Business Gift Card Cardholder Agreement, as applicable. Not available for sale to VT or HI residents. American Express does not ship Gift Cards or Business Gift Cards to the states of VT or HI.
The following prepaid cards, issued by American Express that have been fully registered by the Card Member and approved by American Express, may be used to make purchases on americanexpress.com/gift: American Express Serve®, Bluebird, One VIP™ Card, and Target Prepaid REDcard® by American Express. No other prepaid cards, including single load gift cards, may be used to make purchases on this site. American Express does not accept any payment methods with addresses from the states of VT or HI for Gift Cards or Business Gift Cards.
For questions about American Express Gift Cards or Business Gift Cards, please use the Search box located in the upper right corner. Alternatively, you may call 1-877-297-4438 for questions about American Express Gift Cards. Or, for questions about American Express Business Gift Cards, please call 1-800-297-7327, seven days per week.
American Express Gift Cardholder Agreement
THE GIFT CARD: The Gift Card is a prepaid payment device that comes with a set dollar value printed on the front of the card. It is not a credit, charge or debit card. It can be used at retailers and other merchants located in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that accept the American Express Card, including mail order, online and brick and mortar establishments (“Merchant”). The Gift Card cannot be used at cruise lines, for recurring billing purchases, or at casinos or ATMs. Usage restrictions apply for international airlines.
SERVICE FEES: Use your Gift Card soon! While you may leave Available Funds on the Gift Card, starting 12 months after the date your Gift Card was purchased, and subject to applicable law, we will deduct a monthly service fee of $2.00 from your Available Funds. If we send you a replacement card, the initial 12 month waiver period is still tracked from the date your original Gift Card was purchased. Before redeeming any Available Funds after the “valid thru” date expires, we may hold the Available Funds for 10 business days after you request a check to ensure that all transactions have posted to our system.
BEFORE USING THE GIFT CARD: You must sign your signature on the back, where indicated. Write down the Gift Card number and the Customer Service number on a separate piece of paper in case the Gift Card is lost or stolen. We reserve the right to delay activation and use of the Gift Card for up to 4 hours after purchase. During any Customer Service call, we may request that you provide the card security code printed on the front of your Gift Card, as well as additional identification information such as your home phone number, date of birth, and zip code. We will use this data for a range of purposes, including but not limited to facilitating refunds if the Gift Card is lost or stolen, enhancing usage at Merchants that may require zip code authorization, and aiding in collection efforts in the event of a “shortage.” We will hold your information in confidence in accordance with the section below entitled “Data Protection and Privacy.”
TRACKING YOUR BALANCE: The value of the funds available on the Gift Card at any given time is referred to as the “Available Funds.” The Available Funds on the Gift Card at the time of purchase is printed on the front of the card. If activation is required, instructions will be provided and the Gift Card has no value until it is activated. As you use the Gift Card, the Available Funds will be reduced by the full amount of each purchase including taxes, and any other fees. Once the Available Funds are depleted, the Gift Card is no longer valid and you agree (i) not to use the Gift Card and (ii) after you are sure that you do not intend to return any merchandise purchased with the Gift Card, to cut it in half and discard it. You must keep track of the Available Funds on your Gift Card. To obtain your Available Funds balance or to request information about previous transactions, visit www.americanexpress.com/giftcard or call toll free within the United States – 1-877-AXP-GIFT (“Customer Service Number”). Your Available Funds balance will reflect all authorization requests that have been submitted by Merchants. If you have a question about a transaction that has been posted to your Gift Card, notify us immediately, but no later than 60 days from the date of the transaction, by calling the Customer Service Number.
“VALID THRU” DATE: The “valid thru” date indicated on the Gift Card is required to ensure that the Gift Card can be used at Merchants that request and/or require customers to provide a plastic expiration date during the transaction process. You must not use the Gift Card after the “valid thru” date. The Available Funds on the Gift Card do not expire, but will be reduced by service fees as described in these Terms and Conditions. If Available Funds remain on the Gift Card after the “valid thru” date, call the Customer Service Number to obtain a free replacement Gift Card or for instructions on how to redeem the Available Funds. We reserve the right to decline to issue a replacement Gift Card.
LOST OR STOLEN CARDS: If your Gift Card is lost, stolen or used improperly, contact us immediately at the Customer Service Number – 1-877-297-4438. You must provide the Gift Card number and other identifying details. If our records show that there are still Available Funds remaining on the Gift Card, we will cancel the Gift Card and send you a replacement card in the amount of Available Funds on your lost/stolen Gift Card at the time you notified us that it was lost/stolen. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR AMOUNTS DEBITED FROM YOUR LOST/STOLEN GIFT CARD BEFORE YOU NOTIFY US.
USING THE CARD: Present the Gift Card to the Merchant at the time of payment and sign the receipt with the same signature you used when you signed the back of the Gift Card. Retain the receipt as a record of the transaction. You agree to use the Gift Card only at Merchants and only for lawful purposes. You authorize us to deduct the full amount of each purchase including taxes and any other fees from the Available Funds whenever your Gift Card is used to make a purchase. The Gift Card is not transferable and you agree not to permit any other person to use your Gift Card after it is activated. You acknowledge that purchases made with prepaid cards, such as the Gift Card, are similar to those made with cash or travelers cheques. You cannot “stop payment” or lodge a “billing dispute” on such transactions. Any problems or disputes you may have regarding a purchase should be addressed directly with the Merchant. If you wish to purchase an item for more than the Available Funds, depending on the Merchant’s policy, you may be able to use your Gift Card toward a portion of the final purchase price, and then use another form of payment to pay the balance of the final purchase price. Before you request a “split tender” transaction, call the Customer Service Number to check your Available Funds balance. Then, you must ask the Merchant if two forms of payment will be accepted for the purchase. If the Merchant agrees, first request that a specific dollar amount be placed on the other form of payment (e.g., the final transaction amount less your Available Funds balance), and then use your Gift Card to pay the remaining balance. Some retailers, particularly department stores, will only allow a “split tender” transaction if the second form of payment is cash or check. Internet and most mail order merchants do not permit “split tender” transactions. We do not guarantee that the Merchant will accept two forms of payment, such as two gift cards. Some Merchants (such as restaurants and salons) will obtain an authorization on the Gift Card for an amount up to 20% more than the total bill to cover any tip/gratuity that you may add to the purchase. Hotels and gas stations will also secure an authorization on the Gift Card in excess of the estimated purchase amount to ensure that adequate funds are available to cover the final purchase. The entire amount of the authorization will remain unavailable until the actual transaction posts (typically within three business days), although only the amount you actually authorize will be deducted from the value of the Gift Card. Car rentals may only accept the Gift Card at the end of the rental. If you attempt to use the Gift Card when there are insufficient Available Funds for the particular transaction, and the Merchant does not fulfill a request to process a “split tender” transaction as described above, the transaction will usually be declined. However, if a transaction occurs despite insufficient Available Funds on the Gift Card, you agree to reimburse us, upon request, for the amount of the negative balance created on the Gift Card. From time to time the Gift Card service may be inoperative. If this occurs, you will be unable to use your Gift Card and/or obtain information about your Available Funds.
RETURNING MERCHANDISE: If you wish to return any merchandise purchased with the Gift Card, you will be subject to the Merchant’s return policies. If the Merchant agrees to issue a credit to the Gift Card, such funds may not be available for 3 to 7 days.
NO WARRANTIES: We are not responsible or liable to you (i) for any interruption of the Gift Card service, (ii) for the quality, safety, legality, or any other aspect of any goods or services purchased from any Merchant with your Gift Card, (iii) if any Merchant refuses to honor the Gift Card or special offers and/or (iv) for any other problems you may have with any Merchant. If you have a dispute with a Merchant, you agree to settle the dispute directly with the Merchant. If a Merchant fails to honor the Gift Card, call the Customer Service Number to report the incident.
See full cardholder agreement here.
Bottom Line
Purchasing an American Express Gift Card offers an infinite amount of possibilities. Whether if you’re in a situation where you’re stuck on what gift to get, you can never go wrong with a gift card! You can give it as a gift, keep it for personal use, or even use it as an emergency source of funds! Amex gift cards hold their set dollar amount, there are no inactivity fees, and your funds will not expire! There are both pros and cons between purchasing these gift cards in-store and online but it’s nothing major aside from just a slightly higher fee or lack of customization. Purchase your gift card today and use our promo code (if you decide to purchase online) for 100% off shipping! You have nothing to lose and much to gain by using promo codes to offset purchase fees. Buy Amex Gift Cards today! Hopefully we answered all the info and details that you need regarding the use/purchase of Interested in more gift card deals like this? See our full list of the best gift card deals here! And to add in a little bonus if your birthday is approaching, see how you can Eat Free On Your Birthday!