Got an American Express Gift Card? It works like a regular Amex at checkout, which means you can spend it at almost any store in the US that takes American Express, online and in person. The funds never expire and there are no fees after purchase. Here are three ways to put it to work this fall, plus exactly how to use it online.
How to use an American Express Gift Card online
- At checkout, select credit or debit as the payment method, not “gift card”, and enter the card details as you would a normal card.
- In the billing section, fill in your own name and address.
- Make sure the card balance covers the entire purchase, including taxes, since most online stores take one payment method per order.
- The funds never expire and there are no fees after purchase. The date on the front is for fraud protection, not an expiry of your money.
- You can also add the card to Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay for in-store payments.
- Not sure what’s left? Check your Amex Gift Card balance before you shop.
1. Set yourself up for reading season with Amazon
Earlier sunsets are the best excuse to read more, and Amazon takes Amex like any other card. An e-reader is the classic gift card purchase: something you want but rarely buy for yourself.
- Kindle Paperwhite 16GB: the newest model with a bigger glare-free screen and weeks of battery.
- Gritin rechargeable book light: for paper loyalists who share a bed with an early sleeper.
Browse the current bestsellers in books at Amazon.
2. Make the living room cozy with Wayfair
Fall is when the living room earns its keep. Wayfair accepts Amex at checkout, and a soft blanket plus warm lighting transforms a room for less than you would think.
- Bedsure fleece blanket: the highly rated crowd favorite for couch season.
- Elio ceramic table lamp with linen shade: warm evening light instead of the big overhead bulb.
Browse all blankets and throws at Wayfair.
3. Layer up for fall runs with lululemon
Cooler mornings are perfect running weather, as long as the first ten minutes don’t freeze you out. lululemon’s layers are the kind of quality you hesitate to pay for yourself, which is exactly what a gift card is for.
- Define Jacket: the fitted layer that works for runs, errands and everything between.
- Swiftly Tech long sleeve shirt 2.0: the sweat-wicking base layer for crisp mornings.
Browse all women’s running clothes at lululemon.
American Express Gift Card: quick answers
Where can I use an American Express Gift Card?
Virtually everywhere American Express is accepted in the US, online and in store. It cannot be used at ATMs or for recurring subscription payments.
Does an Amex Gift Card expire?
The funds do not expire and there are no fees after purchase. The “valid thru” date on the front exists for security purposes only.
What if my order costs more than the balance?
Most online stores cannot split payment across two cards, so keep the total including taxes under the card balance, or split your shopping into smaller orders.
How do I check my balance?
At balance.amexgiftcard.com, using the card number and security code.
Got a Visa gift card in the drawer too? See what to buy with a Vanilla Visa gift card.
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