Got a MyGift Visa® or Mastercard® from GiftCardMall?
Use it smart and get the most value with these expert usage tips.
🛍️ Where Can You Use MyGift Cards?
- 🛒 Online shopping (Amazon, PayPal, Uber, etc.)
- 🏪 In-store purchases (Walmart, Target, CVS)
- ☕ App top-ups (Starbucks, Dunkin’, Cash App)
- 🎁 Digital goods (Google Play, Netflix gift codes)
⚠️ Note: Card must be activated and ZIP registered first!
🧠 Smart Usage Tips
✅ 1. Register ZIP Code First
Visit giftcardmall.com/mygift
➡️ Click “Register ZIP” — this helps with online AVS checks
✅ 2. Check Exact Balance
Before using online, go to giftcardmall.com/mygift
Use exact amount or less — even $0.01 over = decline
✅ 3. Add to Amazon or PayPal
🔹 Amazon:
- Go to amazon.com/reload
- Enter exact balance (e.g., $23.74)
- Add as gift balance — no more declines
🔹 PayPal:
- Add card to your PayPal wallet
- Pay using PayPal instead of card directly
✅ 4. Use for App Wallets
Top up these apps with small balances:
- Starbucks
- Uber
- Google Play
- Apple Wallet
- Cash App (limited support)
✅ 5. Spend Leftover Balances
If only a few dollars left:
- Buy $1–$5 digital gift cards
- Add to Amazon
- Donate to charity
- Combine with another payment in-store (Walmart, CVS)
🔗 Full guide: Use leftover balance
⚠️ What NOT to Do
| Don’t… | Because… |
|---|---|
| ❌ Let card sit unused | Fees will eat balance |
| ❌ Use at gas pump | Pre-auth holds may block full amount |
| ❌ Use internationally | Card works in U.S. only |
| ❌ Try subscriptions | Many block prepaid cards |
🔗 Related Pages
❓ FAQ
Can I use MyGift on Amazon? Yes! Reload your Amazon balance using your card’s exact amount. Will it work on PayPal? Often yes — especially with U.S. verified PayPal accounts. Can I use multiple MyGift cards for one purchase? Only in-store with manual split payments. Not possible online.
⚠️ Disclaimer
We are not affiliated with GiftCardMall or the card issuer.
All usage suggestions are based on personal experience and public policy.