Wondering where to buy Kindle gift cards? You can find Amazon gift cards in plenty of grocery stores and drugstores, but if you want the Kindle gift card design then it is usually best to get them direct from Amazon. Here’s everything you need to know about Kindle gift cards and how to buy them!
Can You Buy Kindle Gift Cards?
You might first be wondering: are there Kindle gift cards? And the answer is yes and no. So what is a Kindle gift card? The only available “Kindle gift card” is a gift card with the Kindle logo on it.
But just because it has a Kindle logo doesn’t mean it has to be used exclusively for Kindle-related purchases. Instead, it functions exactly like a normal Amazon.com gift card and can be used to buy pretty much anything on Amazon (which includes Kindle digital content, but excludes Audible purchases. Learn how to gift Audible here).
So why choose to give a Kindle gift card if it functions exactly the same as a normal Amazon.com gift card? Well, the Kindle gift card’s design with the Kindle logo shows you were thinking of the recipient’s love of books when you bought it. The design also subtly offers Kindle books as a suggested item to buy with the gift card, but the recipient isn’t locked into using it on Kindle books if there is something else they want more. For these reasons, Kindle gift cards make excellent gifts for any book lovers!
How Do Amazon Kindle Gift Cards Work?
So how do Kindle gift cards work? These gift cards work identically to other Amazon.com gift cards, meaning you can use them on millions of items storewide on Amazon.com (including digital Kindle content). They also never expire and don’t have any fees.
And if you’re wondering how to use Kindle gift cards for books, all you have to do is redeem your gift card prior to your purchase and then the gift card will be available to use.
How to Buy Amazon Kindle Gift Cards Online
So now that you know how Kindle gift cards work, it’s time to learn how to buy a Kindle gift card online! Follow the steps below, and you’ll have the gift purchased in no time.
1. Decide What Type of Kindle Gift Card to Buy
Your first step when purchasing a Kindle gift card is deciding what type of gift card to buy. You have three choices:
- Kindle eGift Card – An eGift Card can be delivered to the recipient by email or text, and can be scheduled for delivery up to a year in advance. This is the perfect last-minute gift, as it can be delivered immediately! To find the Kindle version of the card that says “Happy Reading”, you’ll need to click to “See more” designs and then look through the pages of designs until you see the Kindle logo of a boy sitting under a tree.
- Kindle Print at Home Gift Card – A Print at Home gift card allows you to give a physical card to the recipient. After you purchase the gift card, you will receive a PDF card that you can then print, fold, and give as a gift. Simply click “See more” to see more designs, and then look through the options until you see the Kindle logo!
- Kindle Gift Card in a Greeting Card – The final option is to buy a physical gift card that is affixed inside a blank greeting card. You can ship the gift card direct to the recipient and add a customized gift message at check-out (which is printed on the packing slip, not the card), or you can ship it to yourself and then deliver it to the recipient yourself. (Side note: this gift card is the cutest, as the gift card itself says “Happy Reading!”)
So choose which form of Kindle gift card you would like, and then move on to the next step.
2. Choose the Kindle Gift Card Amount
Your next decision is choosing how much money you would like to put on the gift card. There are several pre-formatted denominations to choose from ($25, $50, $75, $100, or $150) or you can enter a custom amount.
3. Enter Recipient Details and Customize Message
For eGift and Print at Home gift cards, you will now need to enter information about the recipient. (Gift cards in a greeting card don’t require this step).
Some details you may need to enter include the recipient’s email address or name, as well as your name plus any short personalized gift message you would like to send. You can also choose the quantity of gift cards at this point as well as choosing a delivery date if you are sending an eGift card.
4. Add to Cart and Checkout
Once you have all the details entered, the final step is to add to cart and check out. And that’s it—you now know exactly how to buy gift cards for Kindle books!
Where to Buy Kindle Gift Cards in Stores
If you need a physical gift card and don’t have time to wait for Amazon to ship it to you (even though it offers 1-day shipping), then it is also possible to get Amazon gift cards in stores.
So where are Kindle gift cards sold and who sells Kindle gift cards? Well, I can’t guarantee that your store will have a Kindle-themed gift card in it, but you can always check. Most grocery stores and drugstores will carry at least the normal Amazon logo gift card, and may even carry a few occasion gift cards too. You can see a full list of stores that carry Amazon gift cards here.
Remember, the normal Amazon gift cards work exactly the same as Kindle gift cards (just without the fun reading-inspired design). So I highly recommend purchasing direct from Amazon if you can so you get the fun design….but if you’re in a bind then you can at least buy a normal Amazon gift card or occasion Amazon gift card from your local store.
How to Redeem Kindle Gift Cards
Wondering how Amazon Kindle book gift cards can be redeemed? It’s a super simple process. In fact, to redeem your Amazon Kindle gift card all you need to do is go to this Amazon page and click the orange “Redeem a gift card” button. It’s as simple as that!
Amazon Kindle Gift Cards FAQ
Still have questions about an Amazon gift card for Kindle books? Here are a few frequently asked questions that may help you out. But if you still have questions, feel free to leave them in the comments!
1. Can Kindle gift cards be used on Amazon?
Can you use a Kindle gift card on Amazon? Yes, you can! It works identically to a normal Amazon gift card, so you can rest assured it will work on Amazon.
2. Are Amazon and Kindle gift cards the same?
Yes, they are! The only difference is the packaging, so “Kindle gift cards” have the Kindle logo on them (for eGift cards and Print at Home cards) or a design that says “Happy Reading!” (for physical gift cards that come in a greeting card).
3. Can Kindle gift cards be used on anything?
Do Amazon Kindle gift cards work for anything you want to buy on Amazon? Pretty much! Kindle ebook gift cards are not just for ebooks and digital content, but can be used on millions of items storewide on Amazon.com (they function exactly like a normal gift card).
One exclusion for all gift cards from Amazon, though, is that they can’t be used for Kindle Unlimited memberships, Audible memberships, or Audible books. (So if you want to gift Audible, learn how here!)
4. Are there Kindle Unlimited gift cards?
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a Kindle Unlimited gift card as you cannot use Amazon gift cards to purchase a Kindle Unlimited membership. But if you wish to gift Kindle Unlimited, you can learn how here. Or you can instead give specific Kindle ebooks as a gift!