DraftKings Gift Card: Where to Buy It and How to Use It

Summary: A DraftKings gift card is a prepaid card or digital code that adds money to a DraftKings account for Daily Fantasy, Sportsbook or Casino. You can buy one at US retailers or online as an e-gift card, and redeem it by choosing the gift card option on the DraftKings deposit screen. Gift card deposits aren't allowed for every product in every state, so check where the card will be used before you buy.

• Buy online for instant email delivery, or in person at retailers such as Walmart and Kroger.
• Redeem in the DraftKings app or website: choose the gift card icon at deposit and enter the card details.
• Sportsbook gift card deposits aren't accepted in Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio or Tennessee, and Casino gift card deposits aren't accepted in Connecticut.
• The recipient needs a DraftKings account and must meet the age rules where they play.

A DraftKings gift card is the easiest way to fund an account without entering bank details, and it is a popular present for sports fans who already play. This guide covers where to buy one, online and near you, how to redeem it, and the state rules that decide whether it works.

What Is a DraftKings Gift Card?

It is a prepaid card loaded with a fixed amount that can only be spent on DraftKings. Once redeemed, the money sits in the DraftKings account like any other deposit and can be used on Daily Fantasy contests, the Sportsbook or the Casino, wherever those products and gift card deposits are allowed.

Physical cards have the redemption details under a scratch-off label on the back. A DraftKings e-gift card or digital gift card carries the same details in an email, so it works exactly the same way without a trip to the store.

Where to Buy a DraftKings Gift Card

Buy a DraftKings gift card online

Buying online is the fastest option. You pick the amount, pay, and the code arrives by email, so it suits last-minute gifts and anyone without a stocking store nearby. Buy from an authorised seller and double-check the recipient's email address before paying, since a delivered code is hard to recover.

DraftKings gift cards near me

In the US, physical DraftKings cards are sold in the gift card racks of large retailers. Walmart and Kroger stores have stocked them, and shoppers have reported them at Lowe's and in some pharmacies. Stock varies by store and by state, so check the retailer's website or call ahead before making the trip, and expect fewer stores in states where DraftKings products aren't offered.

Physical cards need to be activated at the register when you pay. Keep the receipt until the card has been redeemed, since it is your proof of purchase if the card wasn't activated.

How to Use a DraftKings Gift Card

Redeeming takes a minute in the DraftKings app or on the website:

1. Sign in to your DraftKings account, or create one if you don't have it yet.
2. Scratch off the label on the back of a physical card, or open the email for an e-gift card, to see the card details.
3. Go to Deposit and choose the amount you want to add.
4. Select the DraftKings gift card icon as the payment method and enter the card details.
5. Confirm the deposit. The money appears in your account and the same amount is taken off the gift card.

If the gift card option doesn't appear, the product or state you are playing in probably doesn't accept gift card deposits. A gift card is also a one-way deposit method, so winnings are withdrawn through one of the account's other withdrawal methods.

Where a DraftKings Gift Card Works

A DraftKings gift card only works where both the product and gift card deposits are allowed. According to DraftKings' gift card page, gift cards can't be used on the Sportsbook in Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio or Tennessee, can't be used on the Casino in Connecticut, and aren't eligible in some Daily Fantasy states. Paid fantasy contests aren't offered at all in Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and parts of Louisiana.

Players must be at least 18, and many states set the minimum at 21 for betting. DraftKings gift cards are also a US product: DraftKings' Canadian site does not accept them. For fantasy fans outside the US, a platform such as Sorare runs fantasy football contests internationally.

Can You Use Other Gift Cards on DraftKings?

DraftKings accepts debit cards, and a prepaid Visa or Mastercard gift card is sometimes accepted as one, but declines are common. Deposits must come from a payment method registered in your name, and many prepaid cards can't be registered to a name and address, which is a frequent reason they fail. A DraftKings-branded gift card avoids that problem because it is built for the deposit screen.

Is a DraftKings Gift Card a Good Gift?

It works well for someone who already plays: they choose the contest or bet, and the gift doesn't depend on guessing a favourite team. Before buying, make sure the recipient has an account, is old enough to play where they live, and lives in a state where gift card deposits work for the product they use.

For a fan who doesn't bet, a streaming pass that follows local teams, such as the NFHS Network for high school sports, can land better. There are more ideas in our gift ideas for men guide.

DraftKings Gift Card FAQ

Can I buy a DraftKings gift card online?

Yes. Digital DraftKings gift cards are sold online and delivered by email, and they redeem exactly like a physical card.

Can I withdraw money from a DraftKings gift card?

Not back to the card. The card is a deposit method only, so winnings are withdrawn to another method on your account, such as a bank account or PayPal where available.

What amounts do DraftKings gift cards come in?

Retail cards are usually sold in fixed amounts such as $25 and $50, while online sellers often offer more amounts. The amount on the card is what lands in the account.

Before You Hand a Sports Fan the Code

Check three things first: that the recipient already has a DraftKings account, that they are old enough to play, and that their state accepts gift card deposits for the product they use. If all three line up, a digital card is the quickest option, and you can browse DraftKings gift cards for instant email delivery.

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