William Lipovsky
Combining multiple gift cards is a great way to make shopping simpler and more enjoyable.
Many companies allow you to consolidate their gift cards onto one card or add them to an account balance online or in an associated app.[1][2]
Below, I list the major companies that will consolidate your gift cards and those that won’t.
I also explain how to consolidate gift cards with each company.
The List of Retailers That Let You Combine Gift Cards
Below, list the companies that consolidate gift cards, complete with policy details.
I gathered this information by reviewing online gift card policies and contacting customer service representatives.
Amazon
- How to consolidate: Add each gift card to the balance on your Amazon account.[3]
- Consolidate
Apple
- How to consolidate: Add Apple gift cards or App Store and iTunes gift cards to your Apple account balance by signing in to your Apple account.[4]
- Consolidate
Barnes & Noble
- How to consolidate: You can combine gift card balances by adding them to your Barnes & Noble account online.[5]
- Consolidate
Best Buy
- How to consolidate: Bring gift cards to your local Best Buy and an associate will combine all balances onto one gift card.[1]
- Consolidate
Chick-fil-A
- How to consolidate: Add each gift card to your account balance through the Chick-fil-A app.[2]
- Consolidate
Disney
- How to consolidate: Log in at the Disney gift card website. You can then transfer balances under the “Manage Cards” section.[6]
- Consolidate
Google Play
- How to consolidate: Add your gift cards to your account balance online or through the Google Play app.[7]
- Consolidate
Hotels.com
- How to consolidate: To consolidate gift cards, call (888) 999-4468 or visit Hotels.com online to use its “Balance Merge” tool. You will choose one gift card for which to have all the funds transferred.[8][9]
- Consolidate
Starbucks
- How to consolidate: Add each gift card to your account balance through the Starbucks app or in your online account.[10]
- Consolidate
Target
- How to consolidate: Add each card to your account balance online or through the Target app.[11][12]
- Consolidate
Uber
- How to consolidate: Add all cards to your account balance through the Uber app.[13][14]
- Consolidate
Ulta
- How to consolidate: You can combine the balance of gift cards onto one card by calling (866) 983-8582, texting (309) 650-8582, sending an online message, or using Ulta’s live chat feature.[15]
- Consolidate
Xbox
- How to consolidate: Add all gift cards to the balance on your Microsoft account.[16]
- Consolidate
Companies That Won’t Consolidate Gift Cards
While the following companies do not allow customers to combine gift cards, most will allow you to use as many cards per transaction as you would like.[17][18][19]
Companies that don’t consolidate gift cards include:
- Albertsons[20]
- AMC Theatres[17]
- Applebee’s[21]
- Burger King[22]
- Chili’s[23]
- CVS[19]
- Domino’s[18]
- GameStop[24]
- The Home Depot[25]
- Kroger[26]
- Lowe’s[27]
- Macy’s[28]
- McDonald’s[29]
- Sephora[30]
- Taco Bell[31]
- Visa[32]
- Walmart[33]
If your gift cards can’t be combined and you’d prefer to cash them in, check out my article with the list of the best places that buy gift cards nearby and online.
