While you can\u2019t use an Amazon gift card to buy goods at Target, you can still buy a lot with your Amazon gift card. Read on to learn about Amazon and Target\u2019s gift card policies and why you can\u2019t purchase items from these stores with third-party gift cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazon\u2019s Gift Card Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you purchase or receive an Amazon gift card, Amazon\u2019s policy requires that you spend the gift card balance in Amazon stores<\/a>. When you redeem the gift card, the funds are added to your Amazon account and cannot be transferred<\/strong> to any other account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n These funds can go towards the following Amazon purchases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon gift cards cannot be spent on all Amazon services, most notably Audible. For more information about why you can\u2019t use an Amazon gift card for Audible purchases, check out my article on why you cannot use Amazon gift cards on Audible<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, if you have an Amazon gift card, it can only be redeemed through Amazon. You cannot spend the gift card\u2019s balance on Target<\/strong> or any other retailer that is not Amazon. The same is true for Target gift cards, which can only be redeemed at Target stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Must Read – How to Convert Amazon Gift Card Balance to Cash? [Full Guide!]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The reason Amazon and other retailers have this policy is to ensure money paid to the retailer stays within that retailer. If you purchase a gift card from Amazon, that card is a pre-paid balance on Amazon\u2019s store. Unfortunately, it is not a credit balance you can spend on other retailers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Further, Amazon and Target are both retailers competing for very similar consumer markets. Because of this competition, neither Amazon nor Target allows the use of third-party gift cards at their stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you purchase an item at Amazon or Target, you are the first party, and the retailer is the second party. Any additional party you bring into a purchase is considered a third party<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this situation, if you attempt to purchase an item at Target with a non-Target gift card, it is considered a third-party gift card. The gift card is not sold by Target and is regarded as an alternate currency.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Article – How to Use Amazon Gift Card to Buy Gas? [9 Ways To Do It!]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Retailers typically don\u2019t allow third-party gift cards because they can\u2019t legally redeem the balance on those cards. The only situation where third-party gift cards are acceptable is when both retailers have an agreement that allows the transfer of a specific company\u2019s gift card balances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you shop at Target, you cannot use<\/a> third-party gift cards to make purchases. This rule applies to Amazon gift cards and any gift cards not sold by Target. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While Target doesn\u2019t allow third-party gift cards to make purchases, they do enable purchases with prepaid cards from the following credit companies: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, you can use Target gift cards to make purchases at Target. However, you cannot make<\/a> the following purchases with a Gift Card: <\/p>\n\n\n\n In almost all cases, Amazon gift cards can only be purchased and redeemed on Amazon.com or in Amazon stores. The exception to this rule is that you can spend your Amazon gift card balance on Amazon affiliate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon affiliates have a contract with Amazon that allows them to sell goods through Amazon with links to products on the affiliate\u2019s website. The affiliate makes up to 10%<\/a> in commissions for each sale sold through Amazon. You can still purchase items with your gift card this way. However, the purchase must be through Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also Read – Transfer Amazon Gift Card Balance to Your Bank Account! [Full Guide!]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, Amazon has affiliate properties\u2013such as Smile.Amazon\u2013where you can spend your gift card balance. In each of these situations, it should be noted that Amazon is still collecting the gift card balance<\/strong>. Amazon does not allow you to spend their gift cards anywhere they don\u2019t receive the gift card credit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You cannot use Target gift cards to make purchases outside of Target brick-and-mortar locations or on e-commerce websites not owned by Target. The balance credited to a Target gift card must be spent at Target. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, you can still use your Target gift card balance at retailers within or owned by Target<\/strong>. Target allows their gift cards to be redeemed for the following purchases: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Target does not sell Amazon gift cards<\/strong>. Additionally, Amazon doesn\u2019t sell Target gift cards. The two retailers are direct competitors and don\u2019t associate their businesses in any way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This competition is also the reason why you cannot purchase Target brand items on Amazon and vice versa. However, many items are sold by both retailers, and generally, market prices are relatively stable between both companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, Target sells many gift cards for various other retailers on their online store and at Target store locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
What Is a Third-Party Gift Card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can You Use Third-Party Gift Cards at Target?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Can You Use an Amazon Gift Card Outside of Amazon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Can You Buy an Amazon Gift Card at Target?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n