Guide
How to Check Gift Card Balance Before Selling – Complete Guide for All Brands
Always Check Your Balance First
The single most important step before selling any gift card: know the exact remaining balance. Guessing leads to rejected submissions and wasted time. Here is where to check for every brand.
Official Balance Check Links
Retail Gift Cards
| Brand | Balance Check |
|---|---|
| Amazon | amazon.com/gc-balance |
| Walmart | walmart.com/giftcards/balance or call 1-888-537-5503 |
| Target | target.com/guest-services |
| Best Buy | bestbuy.com/gift-card-balance or call 1-888-716-7994 |
| Nordstrom | nordstrom.com/gift-cards/balance |
Fashion and Beauty
| Brand | Balance Check |
|---|---|
| Nike | nike.com/gift-card-balance |
| Sephora | sephora.com/giftcards |
| H and M | hm.com/gift-cards/balance |
Tech and Gaming
| Brand | Balance Check |
|---|---|
| Apple / iTunes | Settings → Apple ID → Media and Purchases. Or redeem.apple.com |
| Google Play | Google Play app → Payment Methods → Balance |
| Steam | Steam client → Account Details → Wallet balance |
| PlayStation | store.playstation.com → Account → Payment Management |
| Xbox | microsoft.com/redeem |
| Razer Gold | gold.razer.com |
Prepaid Cards
| Brand | Balance Check |
|---|---|
| Visa | URL on back of card (varies by issuer) |
| Mastercard | URL on back of card (varies by issuer) |
| American Express | americanexpress.com/gift-cards/check-balance |
When Balance Check Does Not Work
- Make sure you are on the official brand website
- Try the phone number on the back of the card
- For retail cards, visit a physical store
- Check for typos in the card number and PIN
- Verify the card was activated at purchase — some cards need activation
Screenshot Your Balance
Take a clear screenshot showing the brand logo, remaining balance, and date. This speeds up verification on HighCardRate.
FAQ
Does checking my balance redeem the card?
No. Balance check is completely safe — it does not use or redeem anything.
What if the balance shows zero?
The card may have been used before, never activated, or hit with dormancy fees. Contact the issuer.
Check your balance, then sell at HighCardRate.com.