Macy's Gift Card: Where to Use It and How It Works

Summary: A Macy's gift card can be spent at Macy's stores, Macy's Backstage, Market by Macy's and macys.com in the US. Online, enter the card number and security code at checkout; in a store, hand the card to the cashier. Macy's gift cards do not expire, can be combined with another payment method, and cannot be exchanged for cash unless the law requires it.

• Macy's gift cards work at Macy's, Macy's Backstage, Market by Macy's and macys.com.
• They are for US use only.
• Macy's gift cards do not expire.
• Lost cards are only replaced with proof of purchase.

Where You Can Use a Macy's Gift Card

A Macy's gift card, physical or digital, is redeemable for merchandise and in-store services at Macy's stores, Macy's Backstage, Market by Macy's and macys.com in the US. The terms do not include Bloomingdale's, which runs its own gift card program, and the card cannot be used outside the US.

How to Use a Macy's Gift Card

• Online: add items to your bag on macys.com, go to checkout, and enter the gift card number and security code in the gift card field.
• In store: give the card to the cashier, or show the eGift on your phone.
• Paying more than the balance: the rest can go on another payment method, and you can use more than one gift card on the same purchase.

Macy's Gift Card Terms Worth Knowing

Macy's gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash unless the law requires it, and they cannot be used to pay a Macy's credit card bill. Macy's also says it can decline cards bought from unauthorized sellers, such as auction sites, and may put a card on hold if it suspects fraud. That is a good reason to avoid secondhand listings and buy from an established seller. Our list of gift card scam red flags covers what to watch for.

If a card is lost or stolen, Macy's replaces it only with proof of purchase and only for the value shown in its records. Keep the receipt or order confirmation until the card is used up.

Do Macy's Gift Cards Expire?

No. Macy's gift cards have no expiration date, so the recipient can keep the card for a big sale or a holiday shopping trip without losing any value.

Macy's Gift Card or Macy's eGift Card?

Both carry the same terms. A physical card suits a birthday card or stocking. An eGift arrives by email or text in minutes, which makes it the better choice for last-minute gifts and for recipients who mostly shop on macys.com. For a personal touch, a name necklace from MYKA pairs well with a Macy's card.

Stretching a Macy's Card Further

Macy's runs frequent sales, and a gift card can be combined with sale prices, so a card saved for a major sale event goes further than one spent on full-price items. If you are giving it, a note mentioning that it also works at Macy's Backstage points the recipient toward the discount store too. For someone who loves skincare, a set from Babor USA makes a good companion gift.

When you are ready to buy one, browse Macy's gift cards.