{"id":12715,"date":"2024-05-02T08:22:33","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T08:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/?p=12715"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:06:21","slug":"use-american-express-gift-card-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon","title":{"rendered":"How to Use an American Express Gift Card on Amazon 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e93d13e6b08\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e93d13e6b08\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Can_You_Use_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon\" >Can You Use an American Express Gift Card on Amazon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Requirements_for_Using_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon\" >Requirements for Using an American Express Gift Card on Amazon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#1_An_active_gift_card_with_enough_balance\" >1. An active gift card with enough balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#2_A_registered_billing_address\" >2. A registered billing address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#3_A_verified_Amazon_account\" >3. A verified Amazon account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Add_Your_American_Express_Gift_Card_to_Amazon\" >Step-by-Step Guide to Add Your American Express Gift Card to Amazon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Here_are_the_simple_steps_to_link_your_American_Express_gift_card_to_your_Amazon_account\" >Here are the simple steps to link your American Express gift card to your Amazon account.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_1_Visit_the_official_Amazon_website_and_log_in\" >Step 1: Visit the official Amazon website and log in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_2_Go_to_Payment_options\" >Step 2: Go to Payment options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_3_Add_a_Payment_method\" >Step 3: Add a Payment method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_4_Add_a_credit_or_debit_card\" >Step 4: Add a credit or debit card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_5_Enter_your_American_Express_gift_card_details\" >Step 5: Enter your American Express gift card details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_6_Save_the_card\" >Step 6: Save the card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#How_to_Use_Your_American_Express_Gift_Card_to_Pay_on_Amazon\" >How to Use Your American Express Gift Card to Pay on Amazon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_1_Add_items_to_your_cart\" >Step 1: Add items to your cart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_2_Proceed_to_checkout\" >Step 2: Proceed to checkout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_3_Select_your_AMEX_gift_card_as_payment\" >Step 3: Select your AMEX gift card as payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_4_Confirm_your_billing_details\" >Step 4: Confirm your billing details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_5_Place_your_order\" >Step 5: Place your order<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#How_to_Convert_Your_American_Express_Gift_Card_to_an_Amazon_Balance\" >How to Convert Your American Express Gift Card to an Amazon Balance\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_1_Go_to_the_Amazon_Gift_Card_section\" >Step 1: Go to the Amazon Gift Card section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_2_Enter_the_amount_you_want_to_add\" >Step 2: Enter the amount you want to add<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_3_Select_your_AMEX_gift_card_as_payment-2\" >Step 3: Select your AMEX gift card as payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Step_4_Complete_the_transaction\" >Step 4: Complete the transaction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Common_Issues_When_Using_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon_And_Fixes\" >Common Issues When Using an American Express Gift Card on Amazon (And Fixes)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#1_Your_payment_keeps_getting_declined\" >1. Your payment keeps getting declined<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#2_The_card_is_showing_as_invalid\" >2. The card is showing as invalid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#3_Insufficient_balance\" >3. Insufficient balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#4_The_card_works_online_but_still_wont_go_through_on_Amazon\" >4. The card works online, but still won\u2019t go through on Amazon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Using_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Using an American Express Gift Card on Amazon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#1_Can_I_use_an_American_Express_gift_card_on_Amazon\" >1. Can I use an American Express gift card on Amazon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#2_Can_I_transfer_my_AMEX_gift_card_balance_to_my_Amazon_account\" >2. Can I transfer my AMEX gift card balance to my Amazon account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#3_Can_I_split_payments_with_an_AMEX_gift_card_on_Amazon\" >3. Can I split payments with an AMEX gift card on Amazon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#4_Why_is_my_American_Express_gift_card_not_working_on_Amazon\" >4. Why is my American Express gift card not working on Amazon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/use-american-express-gift-card-amazon\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There was a time when my cousin sent me an <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-amex-gift-card\">American Express gift card<\/a> as a birthday gift. I wanted to get some items on Amazon and I had to first sell the gift card to purchase an <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/all-you-need-know-about-amazon-gift-card\">Amazon gift card<\/a> to shop on Amazon. I had no idea I could use an American Express gift card on Amazon until weeks later when I was chatting with my cousin and I told him what I did with the gift card he sent to me. He laughed and told me I could have used the American Express gift card to make purchases on Amazon without needing to sell the gift card first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just a little setup, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-an-amex-gift-card-used-for\">use your American Express gift card<\/a> to shop on Amazon. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll take you through how you can add your AMEX gift card as a payment method on Amazon, how you can shop with it, how to reload your Amazon account balance using it, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Use_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>Can You Use an American Express Gift Card on Amazon?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12863 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AMEXGiftCard.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AMEXGiftCard.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AMEXGiftCard-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AMEXGiftCard-768x484.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can use an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Express gift card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Amazon but it can come with a few hurdles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, Amazon requires a valid billing address to verify any card. Most gift cards don\u2019t come with one attached, so if you don\u2019t register it yourself, your payment will likely fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you get past that, there\u2019s another issue. Amazon doesn\u2019t allow you to split payments across multiple cards. So if your gift card balance is lower than your order total, the transaction will be declined. That\u2019s why using an American Express gift card directly at checkout doesn\u2019t always work smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s a simple way around all of this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of struggling at checkout, you can use your gift card to add funds to your Amazon balance first. Once you do that, you can shop normally without any of these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_Using_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>Requirements for Using an American Express Gift Card on Amazon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_An_active_gift_card_with_enough_balance\"><\/span><b>1. An active gift card with enough balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before anything else, make sure your AMEX gift card is valid and active, and has enough funds to cover your purchase or the amount you plan to add to your Amazon balance. An inactive or partially used card won\u2019t work, no matter how carefully you follow the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure it\u2019s activated, follow these simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oce.americanexpress.com\/myca\/gce\/us\/action\/home?request_type=un_Activation&amp;Face=en_US#\/splash\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official American Express Gift Card activation site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your card number, expiration date, and CVV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the prompts to complete activation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_registered_billing_address\"><\/span><b>2. A registered billing address<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon requires a valid billing address to verify any card. Most prepaid gift cards don\u2019t come with a name or address attached, so you\u2019ll need to add one yourself. Without it, Amazon\u2019s system won\u2019t accept the card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to register your card:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the same American Express Gift Card site, log in with your card number, expiration date, and CVV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the address you enter matches what you\u2019ll use on Amazon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your information and confirm the card is registered<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_A_verified_Amazon_account\"><\/span><b>3. A verified Amazon account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your account should be verified and free of restrictions. Attempting to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-an-amex-gift-card-used-for\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use a gift card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a brand-new or limited account can trigger declines, even if the card is valid and correctly registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve checked off these three things, you\u2019re ready to add your AMEX gift card to Amazon and start shopping without frustration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_to_Add_Your_American_Express_Gift_Card_to_Amazon\"><\/span><b>Step-by-Step Guide to Add Your American Express Gift Card to Amazon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_simple_steps_to_link_your_American_Express_gift_card_to_your_Amazon_account\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the simple steps to link your American Express gift card to your Amazon account.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Visit_the_official_Amazon_website_and_log_in\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Visit the official Amazon website and log in<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17040 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0012.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1600\" height=\"736\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0012.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0012-1024x471.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0012-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0012-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0012-1536x707.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/736;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to open<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your browser or app, then log in with your verified account. If you don\u2019t have an account, you can quickly create one in minutes by following the on-screen prompts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Go_to_Payment_options\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Go to Payment options<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17041 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0013.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1600\" height=\"778\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0013.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0013-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0013-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0013-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0013-1536x747.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/778;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the top right-hand side of the page, hover over \u201cAccounts &amp; Lists\u201d and click \u201cYour Account.\u201d Then scroll down and select \u201cPayment options.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Add_a_Payment_method\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Add a Payment method<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17042 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0014.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0014.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0014-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0014-150x71.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0014-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0014-1536x727.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/757;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, click on \u201cAdd a payment method\u201d to view the available payment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Add_a_credit_or_debit_card\"><\/span><b>Step 4: Add a credit or debit card<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17043 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0015.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1600\" height=\"792\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0015.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0015-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0015-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0015-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0015-1536x760.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/792;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the list of available payment methods, select \u201cAdd a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/major-difference-between-prepaid-cards-debit-cards-and-credit-cards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">credit or debit card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Enter_your_American_Express_gift_card_details\"><\/span><b>Step 5: Enter your American Express gift card details<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17044 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0016.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1347\" height=\"661\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0016.jpg 1347w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0016-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0016-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0016-768x377.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1347px) 100vw, 1347px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1347px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1347\/661;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, enter your gift card number, expiration date, and CVV. Then add your billing address. Make sure the billing address matches the one you registered on the AMEX site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Save_the_card\"><\/span><b>Step 6: Save the card<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Add Your Card. Amazon may verify the card by temporarily authorizing a small amount. Don\u2019t worry, this won\u2019t charge your card permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re now ready to shop and pay with your AMEX gift card on Amazon, and that\u2019s what we will cover next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Your_American_Express_Gift_Card_to_Pay_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>How to Use Your American Express Gift Card to Pay on Amazon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2018ve already concluded the first steps, so instead of starting over, we\u2019ll just continue from where we left off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your AMEX gift card is linked to your account, using it to pay for purchases is pretty straightforward. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Add_items_to_your_cart\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Add items to your cart<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17045 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0017.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1600\" height=\"785\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0017.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0017-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0017-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0017-768x377.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0017-1536x754.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/785;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse Amazon and add the items you want to buy to your shopping cart, just like you normally would.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Proceed_to_checkout\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Proceed to checkout<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17046 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0018.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1600\" height=\"787\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0018.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0018-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0018-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0018-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0018-1536x756.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/787;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re done shopping, click \u201cCart\u201d and then \u201cProceed to checkout.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_your_AMEX_gift_card_as_payment\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Select your AMEX gift card as payment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Payment Method page, choose your linked AMEX gift card. Make sure the total cost of your order does not exceed the card balance, because Amazon does not allow splitting payments across multiple cards. If your purchase is higher than your gift card balance, the transaction will be declined.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Confirm_your_billing_details\"><\/span><b>Step 4: Confirm your billing details<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon will automatically use the billing address linked to the card. Double-check that everything matches your AMEX registration to avoid any declines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Place_your_order\"><\/span><b>Step 5: Place your order<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review your order summary, then click \u201cPlace your order.\u201d Your AMEX gift card will be charged, and that\u2019s it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Convert_Your_American_Express_Gift_Card_to_an_Amazon_Balance\"><\/span><b>How to Convert Your American Express Gift Card to an Amazon Balance\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a smoother experience, there\u2019s an easier way to do this; just reload your Amazon balance. This is the method I personally prefer because converting your AMEX gift card into an Amazon balance almost always means your payments go through without any issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Go_to_the_Amazon_Gift_Card_section\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Go to the Amazon Gift Card section<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17047 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0019.jpg\" alt=\"How to use American Express gift card on Amazon \" width=\"1600\" height=\"779\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0019.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0019-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0019-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0019-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG-20260410-WA0019-1536x748.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/779;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amazon.com\/gp\/css\/gc\/balance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on \u201cReload your balance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Enter_the_amount_you_want_to_add\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Enter the amount you want to add<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type in the amount you want to transfer from your AMEX gift card to your Amazon balance. It\u2019s best to enter an amount slightly lower than your card balance to avoid any issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_your_AMEX_gift_card_as_payment-2\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Select your AMEX gift card as payment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your linked AMEX gift card as the payment method.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Complete_the_transaction\"><\/span><b>Step 4: Complete the transaction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cReload\u201d or \u201cBuy Now\u201d to add the funds to your Amazon account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the payment goes through, the money will be added to your Amazon balance, and you can use it just like a regular Amazon gift card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Issues_When_Using_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon_And_Fixes\"><\/span><b>Common Issues When Using an American Express Gift Card on Amazon (And Fixes)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Your_payment_keeps_getting_declined\"><\/span><b>1. Your payment keeps getting declined<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, it happens because your gift card isn\u2019t registered with a billing address, or the address you entered on Amazon doesn\u2019t match what\u2019s on the card. It can also happen if your card balance is lower than the total cost of your order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-check that your card is registered properly and that the billing address matches exactly. Also, make sure your purchase does not exceed your card balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_card_is_showing_as_invalid\"><\/span><b>2. The card is showing as invalid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Amazon says your card is invalid, it usually means something is off with the card details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be due to entering the wrong card number, expiration date, or CVV. In some cases, the card may not have been activated or verified yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back and carefully re-enter your card details. If the issue continues, check your card balance or revisit the activation page to confirm that the card is active.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Insufficient_balance\"><\/span><b>3. Insufficient balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon does not allow you to split payments across multiple cards. So if your AMEX gift card doesn\u2019t fully cover the cost of your order, the transaction will fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your purchase total is within your card balance. Alternatively, convert your gift card to your Amazon balance first, then complete your purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_card_works_online_but_still_wont_go_through_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>4. The card works online, but still won\u2019t go through on Amazon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the card is active, has enough balance, and even works on other sites, but still fails on Amazon. This usually happens because Amazon\u2019s payment system is stricter with prepaid cards, especially AMEX gift cards, which don\u2019t always behave like regular debit cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the Amazon balance reload method. This usually bypasses the issue completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Using_an_American_Express_Gift_Card_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Using an American Express Gift Card on Amazon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_I_use_an_American_Express_gift_card_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>1. Can I use an American Express gift card on Amazon?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can use an American Express gift card on Amazon, but not always directly at checkout. The most reliable way is to add the card to your account or convert the balance into your Amazon balance before making a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_I_transfer_my_AMEX_gift_card_balance_to_my_Amazon_account\"><\/span><b>2. Can I transfer my AMEX gift card balance to my Amazon account?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. You can reload your Amazon balance using your AMEX gift card. Just go to the Amazon Reload page, enter the amount, select your card, and complete the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_I_split_payments_with_an_AMEX_gift_card_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>3. Can I split payments with an AMEX gift card on Amazon?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Amazon doesn\u2019t let you split a purchase across multiple cards at checkout. If your gift card doesn\u2019t fully cover your order, the payment will be declined.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_is_my_American_Express_gift_card_not_working_on_Amazon\"><\/span><b>4. Why is my American Express gift card not working on Amazon?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, it\u2019s because the card isn\u2019t registered with a billing address, or the purchase exceeds your card balance. Double-check your card details, make sure the billing address matches, or try converting it to your Amazon balance for a smoother payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an American Express gift card on Amazon doesn\u2019t have to be stressful. 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