Whether traveling or sending a gift card overseas, having the correct currency is essential. In this article, I will cover how to buy an Amazon gift card in a different currency, Amazon\u2019s international currency standards, and their limitations on items purchased or delivered from other countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can You Buy an Amazon Gift Card in Another Currency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can select different currencies when making purchases on Amazon.com\u2013including gift cards. The process uses a currency converter to calculate the appropriate cost of the item. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because individual currencies are subject to changes in supply and demand, there may be slight differences in the actual price of similar items during subsequent purchases. For example, a $50 gift card converted to pounds sterling would not always convert to the same amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, if you purchase items internationally, Amazon automatically converts prices to your local currency, allowing you to always buy items without having to do the currency conversion yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Amazon covers many major currencies<\/a>, it doesn\u2019t include every possible currency. Further, to convert a currency, you need a credit or debit card denominated in an eligible currency<\/strong>, and you can\u2019t purchase subscriptions or digital products with the converted money.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exception to this rule is Kindle eBooks, which you can purchase with gift cards in any eligible currency. For more information about using Amazon gift cards to buy Kindle eBooks, check out my article on using Amazon gift cards for Kindle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of Amazon\u2019s international status, they offer a currency conversion option at checkout to simplify transactions between different countries. This tool is straightforward to use, provided your local currency and the converted currency are eligible for conversion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Further, you can only convert currencies on the desktop website version of Amazon.com. You cannot change currencies at any Amazon physical location or through the mobile app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re having trouble converting currencies, make sure that you\u2019re using a desktop computer to make the transaction. Additionally, when you convert currencies, the selected currency is saved for future transactions until you change it to another currency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To convert a gift card to a different currency, make your purchases as usual and continue to checkout. Once you\u2019re at the checkout page, do the following to change your currency<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You cannot use Amazon gift cards to convert currencies through checkout. To convert currencies, you must use one of the following credit or debit cards<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further, you cannot use Amazon gift cards to purchase other Amazon gift cards. Once you buy an Amazon gift card, that money belongs to Amazon, and the gift card is considered a credit. <\/strong>While the credit is kept in an Amazon balance, it cannot be transferred or converted outside of Amazon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you purchase an Amazon gift card in a select currency, you can only redeem it with that currency. For instance, if you buy a gift card in pounds sterling, the recipient cannot redeem that gift card in USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, once the card is redeemed, it transfers that value to your Amazon account and converts it into your local currency. So while you cannot directly redeem the balance into a specific currency, you will still receive the value in your local currency. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Buy Amazon Gift Cards in Different Currencies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Can You Use an Amazon Gift Card To Purchase Items in a Different Currency?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Can You Redeem an Amazon Gift Card in a Different Currency?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can You Use Amazon Gift Cards in Other Countries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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