• Get an eBay Gift Certificate

• Discover Gift Certificates on eBay

• Find Gift Certificates on eBay

• Buy Gift Certificates With Confidence

Get an eBay Gift Certificate

Get an eBay Gift Certificate

eBay Gift Certificates let you share the fun and excitement of bidding and buying on eBay. There's something for everyone on eBay, so take the guesswork out of gift giving and give the gift of eBay!

eBay Gift Certificates are easy to buy, safe, and convenient. Here are some highlights:    

• Convenient: Anyone can buy an eBay Gift Certificate, you don't need to be a registered eBay user.

• Secure: Pay for eBay Gift Certificates securely with PayPal (an eBay Company).    

• Printable:Send your eBay Gift Certificate via email, or print it out to deliver yourself. It's your choice.    

• Personal:Add a personal greeting that will appear on the eBay Gift Certificate.    

• Flexible: Recipients can redeem eBay Gift Certificates using PayPal for any of the millions of eBay items that accept PayPal.

Discover Gift Certificates on eBay

Discover Gift Certificates on eBay

Gift certificates open a world of shopping opportunities. When deciding which gift certificate to purchase for your loved one, choose from one of the four primary Gift Certificates categories on eBay.

• Gift certificates for books, music, and movies: Gift certificates in the Books, Music, and Movies category are perfect for people who love to put on a headset and boogie, snuggle up on the couch to watch An Affair to Remember, or delve into a novel. You’ll find gift cards from Blockbuster and Sony Music downloads, and, of course, gift certificates to Barnes & Noble and Borders.

• Clothing gift certificates: Does your loved one need a new shirt from Macy's or Banana Republic? A pair of jeans from Old Navy or the Gap? Sexy lingerie from Victoria’s Secret? Maybe a new outfit from Abercrombie & Fitch or Nordstrom? Whatever the need, if someone you love needs a fashion makeover, you’ll find all the clothes you need in the Clothing Gift Certificates category. 

• Home and garden gift certificates: Home and garden gift certificates make good gifts for people who love to dig in the dirt or do things for themselves. 

• Restaurant gift certificates : Restaurant gift certificates make chowhounds, lovers of fine dining, and Starbucks addicts happy. You'll find gift certificates for Krispy Kreme doughnuts, dinner at Chili’s, Subway, and thousands of other restaurants, diners, and coffee shops.    

• Specialty gift certificates: Do you want to get your loved one a massage at a day spa? A new hairdo? How about some Las Vegas casino credits? You’ll find a gift certificate for anything that doesn't fall into a traditional category in the Other Gift Certificates category.

Before you purchase a gift certificate, make sure you look for expiration dates, valid locations, and user restrictions.    

• Evaluate expiration dates: Some gift certificates have no expiration date. Others have a specific time frame in which the recipient must use the certificate. Make certain you know the expiration date and that the recipient can use the gift certificate in the allotted time.

• Look at valid locations: Some gift certificates are location-specific, that is, they’re available at a specific store location in a specific state. Make sure you ask if a gift certificate is location-specific. Or, shop for gift certificates valid in the state where your recipient lives by clicking the state's name on the eBay Gift Certificates portal. There are some non-U.S. gift certificates available from British Airways, stores in the U.K. and Ireland, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and resorts in Jamaica available on eBay, but make sure the recipient of an eBay Gift Certificate resides in the U.S. or Canada, the only two countries that will currently redeem them.    

• Know user restrictions: Just about any seller on eBay can offer a gift certificate as long as they accept PayPal and adhere to eBay seller policies. Look for sellers who have a proven record of accomplishment for delivering on their promises by reading Feedback comments. PayPal reserves the right to reverse any gift certificate purchase for any reason and return the funds to the purchaser's PayPal account. Neither eBay nor PayPal is responsible for lost, stolen, or misused gift certificate codes.

Find Gift Certificates on eBay

Find Gift Certificates on eBay

Once you know what type of gift certificate you want, go to the Gift Certificates portal, click the type of Gift Certificate you want, and start searching for item listings on eBay.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. You'll find links for Books, Music, Movies, Clothing, Home & Garden, Restaurant, and Other Gift Certificates.

• Product Finder: Use the drop-down menus on the Gift Certificates Product Finder to quickly narrow down item listings by Minimum and Maximum Value, Valid Locations, and Expiration Date.    

• Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a Gift Certificate for 15 Apple iTunes, type "itunes 15" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy Gift Certificates With Confidence

Buy Gift Certificates With Confidence

Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you.

Know your purchase

Carefully read the details in item listings.

• Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.

• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.

• Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). Transactions conducted outside of eBay are not covered by eBay protection programs.

• Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Know your seller

Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.

• What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?

• What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?

• Most top eBay sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?

Buyer protection

In the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay and PayPal are there for you.

• Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to $1,000.

• eBay Security & Resolution Center: Visit the Security & Resolution Center to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.