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# How to Redeem an Amazon Gift Card in the Amazon App

> Redeem an Amazon gift card in the Amazon Shopping app: open your account, go to gift cards, enter or scan the claim code, and apply it.

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Open the **Amazon Shopping app**, go to **Your Account**, open **Gift cards**, choose **Redeem**, then enter or scan your claim code and apply it to your balance.

## Steps

**1. Open the Amazon Shopping app**

Make sure the app is updated.

**2. Tap the profile icon**

It opens your account area.

**3. Go to Your Account**

Scroll to find the gift card section.

**4. Open Gift cards**

You will see your current balance.

**5. Tap Redeem**

The redeem screen opens.

**6. Enter or scan the code**

Type the claim code, or use the camera to scan it if the option is shown.

**7. Apply to your balance**

The money is added to your account.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Menu names can change after app updates. If you cannot find the option, open **amazon.com/redeem** in your phone browser and follow the [website guide](https://amazonhelphub.mintlify.site/redeem-on-website.md).

## Tips for scanning

* Use good light.
* Hold the card flat.
* Scratch the silver strip gently so the code is not damaged.

## Related guides

> [card] [Find your claim code](https://amazonhelphub.mintlify.site/find-claim-code.md)

> [card] [Code not working?](https://amazonhelphub.mintlify.site/gift-card-not-working.md)

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