William Lipovsky
There are no additional fees associated with gift card purchases at The Home Depot, except for American Express, Mastercard, and Visa gift cards, which usually come with an activation fee ranging from $4 to $7 per card.[1]
Below, see the gift cards sold at The Home Depot and what you should know before making your purchase — plus the popular brands you shouldn’t expect to find there.
The List
The Home Depot sells the following gift card brands in stores. Many of them are also available on its website.[1][2]
Keep in mind that gift card availability varies by location and what’s in stock, so you may want to call ahead if you have a particular gift card brand in mind.[1]
I confirmed this information by contacting stores in Idaho, Illinois, and New Hampshire, as well as reviewing The Home Depot website.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- AMC Theatres
- American Express
- Applebee’s
- Athleta
- Barnes & Noble
- Bass Pro Shops
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- The Cheesecake Factory
- Chick-fil-A
- Chili’s
- Chipotle
- Delta Airlines
- Disney
- Domino’s
- Fanatics
- Fandango
- GAP
- Google Play
- Kohl’s
- LongHorn Steakhouse
- Mastercard
- McDonald’s
- Netflix
- Old Navy
- Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse
- Panda Express
- Panera Bread
- Papa Johns
- Quiznos
- Red Lobster
- Red Robin
- Regal Cinemas
- Sephora
- Southwest Airlines
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Texas Roadhouse
- TGI Fridays
- Uber
- Ulta Beauty
- Visa
- Xbox
- Zaxby’s
Tip: All gift card sales are final, whether you’re purchasing a The Home Depot store gift card or a third-party gift card. You can’t return or exchange any gift card at The Home Depot.[3][4]
Gift Cards The Home Depot Doesn’t Sell
During my research, I found that The Home Depot doesn’t sell the following gift card brands.[1]
You can tap on linked company names to find out where their gift cards are available.
- Amazon
- Apple
- Best Buy
- Crate & Barrel
- Forever 21
- GameStop
- H&M
- Harbor Freight
- Hobby Lobby
- JCPenney
- Macy’s
- Target
- Victoria’s Secret
- Walmart
- Wendy’s
Alternatives
The Home Depot is a convenient place to grab a gift card if you’re buying other items there and it has the card you want.
However, there are times you may need to consider other options, such as when the gift card you want isn’t available at The Home Depot or is currently out of stock.
See the list of other places to buy gift cards.
FAQ
You can purchase a The Home Depot store gift card at any of its stores or on The Home Depot’s website.[1][5] You can also buy them from some other retailers, such as CVS and Target.[6][7]
The Home Depot accepts cash, personal checks, debit cards, and most credit cards for in-store gift card purchases. Online, you can use most debit and credit cards or PayPal.[2][1] However, you cannot use a The Home Depot Consumer Credit Card or Commercial Revolving Charge Card for gift card purchases.[2]
In Summary
The Home Depot sells various third-party gift cards in addition to its own gift cards.[1]
There are generally no additional purchase fees when buying gift cards. However, you can expect activation fees ranging from around $4 to $7 for American Express, Mastercard, and Visa gift cards.[1]
Keep in mind that you can only purchase gift cards with certain payment types and you can’t return or exchange gift cards at The Home Depot.[3][4][1][2]
Feel free to share questions, comments, or experiences relating to gift card purchases at The Home Depot in the comments section below.
I bought some wrenches that only The Home Depot sells. I can’t trade for a gift card?
Hello, Josh! No, you cannot trade your wrenches for a third-party gift card, but you may be able to return them for a refund if you bought them recently. Our related article has the details of The Home Depot’s tool return policy. Best of luck!
Can you use a store credit to purchase gift cards?
Hello, Nanette! Unfortunately, no, you cannot use store credit to purchase third-party gift cards. We have updated our article to include this information.
Can you use a Home Depot eGift card to purchase gift cards (other than Home Depot) that are sold in stores?
Hello, Cindy! While you can use The Home Depot eGift cards in stores or online, you cannot use them to purchase other gift cards. We have updated our article to include this information.
Can a Home Depot credit card be used to buy third party gift cards?
Hello, Donna! Yes, you can use The Home Depot’s consumer credit card to purchase third-party gift cards in stores. (You cannot use it to buy The Home Depot gift cards/eGift cards online, however.) The Home Depot stores accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards as payment for third-party gift cards. Best of luck with your purchase!