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How to Sell American Express Gift Cards – Exchange for Cash

Sell Your American Express Gift Card

American Express gift cards work anywhere Amex is accepted. Their resale value is moderate — up to 52% on HighCardRate.

Amex Gift Card Rates

Card ValueRateYour Payout
$5052%$26.00
$10052%$52.00
$20052%$104.00

Why Are Amex Rates Moderate?

  • Purchase fees ($3.95-$6.95) reduce effective value
  • Fewer merchants accept Amex compared to Visa/Mastercard
  • Prepaid cards compete directly with cash — buyers expect deep discounts
  • Balance verification is more involved than store cards

How to Check Balance

Go to americanexpress.com/gift-cards/check-balance. You will need: 15-digit card number, 4-digit security code (front of card), and expiration date.

How to Sell

  1. Check balance at the official Amex portal
  2. Go to HighCardRate.com, pick American Express Gift Card
  3. Enter face value
  4. Choose payment: bank, PayPal, crypto
  5. Submit card for verification
  6. Receive payment

FAQ

Do Amex gift cards have fees?

No monthly or dormancy fees after purchase. There is a purchase fee of $3.95-$6.95 when bought new.

Can Amex cards be used internationally?

Valid only in US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands — this limits international resale value.

Sell your Amex gift card now at HighCardRate.com.

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