Using a gift card for a game purchase
First redeem the card in the store named by the issuer, then use the resulting credit for an eligible purchase. Some reward codes instead deliver an item directly.
Your next steps
- Confirm the receiving account and card region.
- Follow the issuer's redemption route.
- Check the balance and the exact game package before spending.
The details that make a difference
Do not paste a platform gift code into a game's promotional-code field unless the issuer explicitly directs you there. Promotional rewards and paid credit can use different redemption systems.
Check whether a balance can cover the full transaction. Taxes, split-payment rules or recurring-purchase requirements can affect checkout.
Before you continue
First redeem the card in the store named by the issuer, then use the resulting credit for an eligible purchase. Some reward codes instead deliver an item directly.
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