How to Earn Amazon Gift Cards

Facts as of November 2026. The cash out screen shows what you can get where you are.

Amazon gift cards are tied to the store that issued them. An Amazon.com card works on Amazon.com, not on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca or Amazon.de. Shop on a different Amazon store? The cash out screen shows the cards offered in your country.

Fast: surveys

Surveys are the quickest way to a first $1. Fill your profile with real answers, and some surveys will still screen you out. Tips: get screened out less and survey apps that pay cash.

Bigger: game goals

Game goals pay more per offer and take real play time. Pick a game you enjoy, like Royal Match. Rewards and offers vary by country and device.

Then cash out

1. Wait for the hold. Coins land as Pending, then turn Available.
2. Open your balance and pick the Amazon tile.
3. Choose a value and enter your email.
4. Confirm. The code arrives by email.

1. Sign in to your Amazon account.
2. Go to Gift Cards and choose Redeem a gift card.
3. Enter the claim code from your email.
4. The balance is applied to your next order at checkout.

• "Free Amazon gift card" sites that ask for your address, phone or card number. They want your data.
• Fake Amazon emails with links to "claim" a card. Go to Amazon yourself instead of clicking.
• Anyone asking you to pay with gift cards. Real companies, banks and government offices do not take payment in Amazon cards.
• Code resellers offering cards below face value. Many are stolen or already used.

More: rewards app scams.

If you shop on Amazon.com anyway, the Amazon card is as good as cash, and it starts at the same $1. If you want money you can use anywhere, cash out to PayPal where it is offered. Gamers may prefer a Steam gift card. Compare all options on choosing a payout method.

• Start with a $1 card to see how it works.
• Use the same email every time. Changing it often can trigger a review.
• Use your own email to receive a card.
• Check your spam and promotions folders if the code is late.

See the live values on the Amazon gift card page, or read the full earn gift cards guide.