How do I use gift cards?

Earn cash back on your entire purchase instantly when you purchase a gift card at over 100 retailers and restaurants through Ibotta.

How it works

How do I purchase a gift card through Ibotta?

1. Add a payment method.
   1. Start by entering and saving your payment information. 
   2. From the Account page select Gift cards > Payment methods. 
   3. Then, select Add debit card and follow the prompts.
2. Find a retailer you would like to purchase a gift card for.
   1. Head to a participating retailer where you’d like to purchase products or services. 
   2. You can see a full list of participating retailers on the home screen in the Gift cards category.
3. Select the retailer where you’re shopping.
4. Enter the total amount of your purchase.
5. Select Review purchase.
6. Select Buy gift card for $XX.XX. 
   1. Once you select Buy gift card, your payment method will be charged for the amount entered, and you’ll earn cash back on this amount instantly.
7. When you’re ready to use your gift card, simply present your gift card number to the cashier as payment.

How do I send a gift card to a friend?

1. Complete steps 1-5 above.
2. Select This is a gift.
3. Select Buy gift card for $XX.XX. 
   1. Once you select Buy gift card, your payment method will be charged for the amount entered, and you’ll earn cash back on this amount instantly.
4. Click Choose how to send it to share the gift card with your friend via text or email. 
5. To use the gift card, your friend should simply present the gift card number to the cashier as payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will gift card purchases count toward bonuses?
A: Yes! Gift card purchases will qualify for applicable Bonuses, just like any other offer.

Q: Where can I find a list of participating retailers?
A: To see all of the 100+ participating gift card retailers, start from the home screen in the Ibotta app, navigate down and tap on the Gift cards category to see a full list of participating retailers. 

Q: Why can't I purchase a gift card using a credit card?
A: Unfortunately, credit card fees are quite high. Therefore, in order to continue providing great rewards when purchasing a gift card with Ibotta, we currently only allow debit cards as a payment method. 

Q: Is there a limit for how many gift cards I can purchase each day?
A: Yes, each 24-hour period has a maximum total which can be bought, $250.00 total. Meaning, that the limit will last until the time you purchased the first gift card the next day.

Q: Why can I not see the Gift cards category within the app?
A: At this time, this feature is not available to everyone. Be on the lookout though for when it becomes available to you in the future!

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