To activate or redeem your card at redeem.giftcards.com, you likely have a “Happy Card,” “Choice Card,” or a multi-store gift card that needs to be swapped for a specific retailer’s e-gift card (e.g., swapping a “Happy Eats” card for a Panera Bread digital code).
Here is the step-by-step process and what to do if you have a different type of card.
1. How to use redeem.giftcards.com
This site is generally used to exchange a broad gift card for a specific one.
Go to the site: Type
https://redeem.giftcards.comdirectly into your browser’s address bar. (Avoid clicking “Sponsored” links in search results to stay safe from scams).Enter Card Details: You will see fields to enter the Card Number and the PIN (usually found on the back of your card under a scratch-off panel).
Select a Retailer: Once the system recognizes your card balance, you will select the specific store (e.g., Amazon, Lowe’s, Starbucks) where you want to spend the money.
Confirm: Confirm your email address. The new e-gift card for that specific store will be emailed to you (or displayed on the screen) instantly.
2. If you have a Visa or Mastercard Gift Card
If your card has a Visa or Mastercard logo on the front, do not use the “redeem” page. You usually need to activate it to spend it directly in stores.
Go to:
https://giftcards.com/activate(or the specific URL printed on the back of your card).Enter: The 16-digit card number and the 3-digit security code (CVV).
Note: Many physical Visa/Mastercard gift cards purchased in stores are activated at the register. If it doesn’t work, check the sticker on the front of the card for a specific activation website like
perfectgift.comormybalancenow.com.
⚠️ Troubleshooting & Safety
Card Invalid? Double-check you aren’t mixing up the letter “O” and the number “0”, or “I” and “1”.
Check the URL: Scammers buy ads on Google for terms like “gift card activation.” Make sure you are on the official website printed on the back of your card before entering any numbers.
Browser Error: If the site won’t load, try turning off your ad blocker or using “Incognito” / “Private” mode.
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