eBay gift card is a type of non-refundable card that can’t be redeemed for cash. However, you can use the eBay gift card to pay for almost any item on eBay’s official website. You can use the gift card to pay for all or part of your purchases. You can buy eBay gift cards online or in physical stores. If you have eBay gift cards and wondering how to use eBay gift cards then keep reading the article.
You can only redeem the eBay gift card on eBay’s official website. To do so, you must have an eBay account. If you don’t have an eBay account then first you have to open an eBay account; if you already have an eBay account then you have to log into your account and then you will be able to redeem/use the eBay gift card.
How To Use An eBay Gift Card?
1. First, open a browser on your computer
2. Visit eBay’s official website
3. Now log into your eBay account with your username and password
4. Then browse products and add the products that you want to purchase to your shopping cart
5. After that click on the checkout option
6. Now on the payment screen, scroll down to find out the “Gift cards, coupons, and eBay bucks” field
7. Type the 13-digit coupon code of the gift card and click on the apply
8. Now your item total will be uploaded
9. If the gift card has enough balance, then you will be able to pay the entire amount with the gift card
10. If the gift card doesn’t have a sufficient balance, then you will see the remaining balance after redeeming the card
11. Next, click on the “Confirm and pay” button to complete the checkout via PayPal
12. Finally, make the remaining payment via PayPal
How To Sign Up For An eBay Account?
If you don’t have an eBay account then you can easily open an eBay account. There are quite a few ways available to signup for an eBay account. Let’s check them out!
Open An eBay Account With Email
1. First, open a browser on your computer
2. Now visit the Registration page
3. Next, enter your username and email
4. After that Choose a password
5. Finally, click on the Create Account button to complete the process
Open An eBay Account Using Facebook
If you have a Facebook account, then you can easily create an eBay account. Here is the process –
1. First, visit the Registration page, and from the available options select Continue with Facebook
2. Next, sign in to your Facebook account
3. After that allow eBay to access your public profile and email address
4. Then, confirm the email address you want to use for your eBay account
5. Finally, select the “Create account” to complete the process
Open An eBay Account Using Google
If you have a Google account, then you can easily create an eBay account. Here is the process –
1. First, visit the Registration page, and from the available options select Continue with Facebook
2. Next, sign in to your Google account
3. After that allow eBay to access your public profile and email address
4. Then, confirm the email address you want to use for your eBay account
5. Finally, select the “Create account” to complete the process
Open An eBay Account Using Apple
You can also use your Apple ID to create an eBay account. Below is the detailed process –
1. First, visit the Registration page and from the available options select Continue with Apple
2. Next, enter your Apple ID and then select the arrow
3. After that, enter the password for your Apple account and then select the arrow
4. Now, select Allow in the pop-up
5. Then, enter the 6-digit Apple Verification code sent to your Apple device
6. Select Trust this browser
7. Finally, select Continue to complete the process
FAQs About How To Use eBay Gift Card
Are There Restrictions On The Use Of eBay Gift Cards?
Yes, there are some limits on redeeming eBay Gift Cards, including time, spending threshold limits, etc. Moreover, you can’t use eBay gift cards to buy other eBay Gift Cards, third-party gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, coins, paper money, virtual currency, etc. You can only use eBay gift cards to buy products from eBay.
Does eBay Gift Card Expire?
No, the eBay gift card doesn’t expire.
Is There Any Maintenance Fee For The eBay Gift Card?
No, there is no maintenance fee associated with the eBay gift card.
Can eBay Gift Cards Be Converted To Cash?
No, eBay gift cards can’t be converted to cash. You can only redeem the card to buy products from eBay.
References:
1. https://pages.ebay.com/giftcard/faqs.html
2. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-ebay-gift-card
Last Updated on February 7, 2022 by
Magalie D. is a Diploma holder in Public Administration & Management from McGill University of Canada. She shares management tips here in MGTBlog when she has nothing to do and gets some free time after working in a multinational company at Toronto.
