$50 American Express Gift Cards Purchase | Purchase & No Expiration
How To Use $50 American Express Gift Cards Purchase?
1. Activation and Registration (Crucial for Online Use)
For security and to ensure online transactions go through, you must register a billing address with the card issuer.
Check the Card/Packaging: Find the official website address or phone number for the AMEX Gift Card on the packaging or the materials that came with the card.
Go to the Website: Visit the website (often AmexGiftCard.com) and locate the section to Activate or Register your card.
Enter Details: You will need the 15-digit card number and the 4-digit security code on the front of the card.
Set Billing Address: Enter your name and the desired billing address (including the ZIP code). This is the address you MUST use during online checkout.
2. Spend the $50
You can now use the card for any purchase up to $50 where American Express is accepted.
Online Purchase:
Select Payment: At checkout, select “American Express” or “Credit/Debit Card.” (Do NOT select “Gift Card”).
Enter Card Details: Input the 15-digit card number, the “Valid Thru” date, and the 4-digit security code.
Billing Address Match: Crucially, enter the exact billing address and ZIP code you registered with the card issuer in Step 1.
Confirm: If your total purchase is $50 or less, the transaction will go through successfully.
In-Store Purchase:
Present Card: Hand the card to the cashier.
Choose Payment: The transaction should run as a Credit card purchase. No PIN is usually required.
Signature: You may be asked to sign the receipt.
Handling Purchases Over $50 (Split Payments):
If your purchase is more than $50 (e.g., $75): Tell the cashier the exact amount you want to take off the gift card (“$50”) before they swipe or insert the card. You can then pay the remaining balance ($25) with cash or another card.
Online Split Payment: If the online store supports split payments, enter the card and apply the $50 balance, then pay the remainder with another method. If they do not support split payments, the transaction will decline if the total is over $50.
