How to check or reload your Amazon gift card balance

Dust off those Amazon gift cards — It's Black Friday season once again.

With the best deals of the year at your fingertips, it's the perfect time to use that gift card you've had in your wallet for months.

It's also a good way to stay within a budget.

If you want to check how much money you're working with on an existing gift card or reload one you've previously redeemed, we've got you covered.

Follow the steps below to make sure your Amazon gift cards are ready for the biggest shopping event of the year.

Happy shopping! How to check your Amazon gift card balance on your desktop Follow these quick steps to check or reload your Amazon gift card balance from your computer browser: Total Time 2 minutes What You Need Computer Step 1: Navigate to Amazon Open the Amazon website.

Step 2: Accounts & Lists Click on Accounts & Lists in the top right corner of the screen.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website Step 3: Select Gift cards A new menu page will open on the website.

Select Gift cards .

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website Step 4: Redeem or reload gift card Once you click, you'll be able to see the existing balance on your gift card.

If you are checking the balance on an unredeemed gift card and wish to redeem it, you can click on Redeem a Gift card .

You can also opt to Reload your card in this menu or check your transaction history, which is listed below the gift card balance.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website How to check your Amazon gift card balance in the app Follow these simple steps to check or reload your Amazon gift card balance from your phone or tablet: Total Time 2 minutes What You Need Smartphone Step 1: Go to Account Open the app and click on the account icon at the bottom of the landing page (the little person illustration).

Then choose Account at the top of the landing page.