LEGO Gift Card: Where to Buy, How to Use It and Where It Works

Summary: A LEGO gift card is store credit for LEGO.com and official LEGO Stores, sold as a physical card or a LEGO e-gift card delivered by email. You can buy one on LEGO.com, in LEGO Stores or from authorised digital retailers, and it never expires in the US and Canada. It does not work at LEGOLAND, LEGO Certified Stores or third-party shops such as Target or Amazon, and it only spends in the country it was bought for.

• LEGO gift cards work on LEGO.com, by phone and in official LEGO Stores in the same country.
• The LEGO e-gift card arrives by email and works the same way as a plastic card.
• They cannot be used at LEGOLAND parks, LEGO Certified Stores or other retailers.
• You can stack up to three LEGO gift cards on one order.

What Is a LEGO Gift Card?

A LEGO gift card is prepaid credit issued by the LEGO Group, so the person who receives it picks the set rather than you guessing which ones they already own. It comes in two formats. The physical LEGO store gift card is a plastic card sold in LEGO Stores and posted from LEGO.com. The LEGO e-gift card, also called a LEGO digital gift card, is a number and PIN sent by email, which makes it the quick option for a last-minute present.

Both formats hold the same value and spend the same way. In the US and Canada, LEGO gift cards do not expire and carry no fees, so the recipient can wait for the set they actually want.

Where to Buy LEGO Gift Cards

If you are wondering where to buy LEGO gift cards, there are three official routes:

• LEGO.com: order a physical card by post or a LEGO e-gift card by email, in the currency of your country.
• LEGO Stores: buy a LEGO store gift card at the till in any official LEGO Store.
• Authorised digital retailers: buy a LEGO gift card online and receive the code within minutes, often with more payment options, including crypto.

So where can I buy a LEGO gift card fastest? Online. A LEGO gift card online purchase lands in your inbox almost immediately, while a posted card takes days. Searches like "LEGO gift card where to buy" usually come from people who checked a supermarket rack and found nothing, which leads to the next question.

Does Target Sell LEGO Gift Cards?

Does Target sell LEGO gift cards? Not reliably. Target, Walmart and CVS sell LEGO sets, and their gift card racks change constantly, but LEGO-branded cards are mainly sold by LEGO itself and authorised online sellers. A "LEGO gift cards near me" search is therefore usually best answered by the nearest LEGO Store, or by buying a digital card. A Target gift card does buy LEGO sets at Target, but it will not work on LEGO.com or in LEGO Stores.

Where You Can Use a LEGO Store Gift Card

A LEGO store gift card or e-gift card can be spent on LEGO.com, over the phone with LEGO customer service, and in official LEGO Stores in the country it was bought for. A card bought in the US also works in Canada, but a UK card will not work in the US, because LEGO gift cards are tied to a region in the same way gift cards are region locked generally.

• Not accepted at LEGOLAND parks or LEGOLAND Discovery Centers.
• Not accepted at LEGO Certified Stores, which are run by franchise partners.
• Not accepted at Target, Amazon or other retailers that sell LEGO sets.
• Cannot be used to buy other gift cards.

How to Use a LEGO Gift Card Online

Here is how to use a LEGO gift card online on LEGO.com:

• Add your sets to the bag and go to checkout.
• At the payment step, choose Pay with a LEGO Gift Card.
• Enter the card number and PIN, then select Apply Gift Card.
• Repeat for up to three LEGO gift cards, then pay any remainder with another method.

Any value left over stays on the card for the next order. In some European countries LEGO e-gift cards cannot be combined with PayPal in the same order, so keep a bank card ready for the difference.

LEGO Gift Card Discount and Deals

LEGO does not sell its own gift cards at a discount, so a genuine LEGO gift card discount usually comes from a retailer promotion or a bonus offer rather than from LEGO. Treat heavily discounted codes from auction or social media sellers with suspicion, as they are often already spent. The best LEGO gift card deals are indirect: LEGO Insiders points are earned when the card is spent on sets, not when it is bought, so the recipient still collects points on the purchase. Retailer LEGO gift card deals tend to appear around Black Friday and the holidays.

Can You Use a LEGO Gift Card at LEGOLAND?

No. LEGOLAND is run by a separate company, Merlin Entertainments, so a LEGO gift card is not accepted for tickets, food or shops in the parks. People searching for a LEGOLAND or "LEGO land gift card" usually need a ticket gift instead. For a family trip, booking a LEGOLAND hotel package through Expedia is often simpler than buying tickets and rooms separately.

Gift Ideas Beyond a LEGO Gift Card

For a LEGO fan who also games, the LEGO video games, from LEGO Star Wars to LEGO Batman, turn up regularly at official key stores such as Fanatical. For older builders, display cases and lighting kits are popular add-ons, and electronics retailers such as Best Buy carry some LEGO sets alongside them.

LEGO Gift Card FAQ

Do LEGO gift cards expire?

No, not in the US and Canada, where LEGO gift cards have no expiry date and no fees. Rules differ in some other countries, so check the terms printed with the card.

Can I use a LEGO gift card on Amazon?

No. LEGO gift cards only work on LEGO.com, by phone and in LEGO Stores. To buy LEGO sets on Amazon, you need an Amazon gift card instead.

Can you buy a LEGO gift card online?

Yes. You can buy a LEGO gift card online from LEGO.com or an authorised digital retailer, and a LEGO e-gift card arrives by email.

Is a LEGO e-gift card the same as a physical card?

Yes. A LEGO digital gift card has the same value and the same rules as a plastic card, and can be shown on a phone at a LEGO Store till.

Where can I buy a LEGO gift card near me?

At any official LEGO Store. The short answer to "LEGO gift card where to buy" in person is the LEGO Store, since a LEGO gift cards near me search rarely turns up supermarket racks that stock them.

Is there a LEGO land gift card?

Not from LEGO. A LEGO land gift card for the parks is sold by LEGOLAND itself, and LEGO gift cards cannot be used there.

How many LEGO gift cards can I use on one order?

Up to three LEGO gift cards on a single order, online, by phone or in store.

Pick the Format, Then Let Them Build

For a fast present, a LEGO e-gift card is the easiest choice; for something to wrap, a physical LEGO store gift card works the same way. Either way, check the country before you buy, then buy a LEGO gift card and let them choose the set.