How To Activate a Google Gift Card
What is Google Gift Card?
A gift card, also known as a gift certificate in North America, or gift voucher or gift token in the UK, is a prepaid stored-value money card, usually issued by a retailer or bank, to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses.
How To Activate a Google Gift Card
- Open the Google Play app .
- At the top right, tap the profile icon.
- Tap Payments & subscriptions. Redeem gift code.
- Enter the code.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I redeem a gift card?
Put the gift code in the space created for it, then put in the amount of the item you want to buy. After that, you click redeem. You can use this method for stores or apps that operate online. A few stores with an app that enable online usage of gift cards include Spar, Shoprite, Google Play Store, iTunes, etc
How do I convert my Google Play gift card to cash?
CardCash is a gift card exchange platform that allows you to sell your Google Play gift card for cash or trade it for another gift card. To sell your gift card on CardCash, you’ll need to enter the card’s information and receive an offer. If you accept the offer, you’ll receive payment via check or PayPal.
How is the Google gift card used?
Google Play gift cards can be used on the Google Play Store, the official app store for Android, to purchase apps, games, and more. To redeem, peel or gently scratch label and enter code in the Play Store app or play.google.com.
How do I activate my gift card on my phone?
Call the gift card issuer or visit their registration website. Check the sticker on the front of your gift card for a registration link or toll-free phone number. If there’s no sticker, look at the back and use the customer service phone number or website provided.
How do I know when my gift card was activated?
To check if the gift card was activated, contact the retailer where you purchased the card or the company who issued the code. If the store confirms the card is activated and you still get an error message, contact us for help.
Why is my Google Play gift card not redeeming?
Make sure you enter the code correctly. Don’t use spaces or dashes when you enter the code, and check that you input the correct letters. If it still doesn’t work, your gift card may not be activated. Gift cards bought at physical stores must be activated by the seller when they’re purchased.
How do I use a Google Play gift card on my iPhone?
Important: Gift cards aren’t supported on iPhones. In the new Google Pay app, you can’t add gift cards. If you had gift cards in the old app and use the same account, they’ll transfer to the new app.
Do Google gift cards need to be activated?
All you need to do is take it back to the store of purchase and request for proper activation so you can begin to redeem your Google play gift card. See: How To Activate Any Gift Card.
Can I cash Google gift card?
Google Play Gift Cards are not redeemable for cash, not reloadable and non-refundable, unless required by law. Learn more about the Google Play Gift Card Terms of Service.