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Can you purchase a phone with a gift card?

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Isabella Turner

Updated on February 16, 2026

Gift Cards can be applied towards a new device, accessory, or simply pay your Verizon Wireless or Fios bill. Any unused balance remains on the card until it is spent. Gift cards usually ship within 2–5 days.

Can you use Best Buy gift cards to buy a phone?

Yes. Best Buy gift cards are often given as promotions for phones and can be applied to the 2 year contract price of the phone.

Can you use a Target gift card to buy an iPhone?

Target GiftCards are solely for use at Target stores and on Target.com. Target GiftCards cannot be used to purchase any prepaid or specialty gift cards.

Can I use Best Buy gift card anywhere else?

Best Buy Gift Cards can be used only to purchase merchandise and services online and in stores, as specified in the terms and conditions.

Does Best Buy GiftCards expire?

No expiration date. No fees. Not redeemable for cash. Lost, stolen or damaged cards replaced only with valid proof of purchase to extent of remaining card balance.

Can I put a gift card in the mail?

No. Don’t do it. As tempting as it is for parents and grandparents to send money to their college student, MICA Postal & Print Services does not recommend sending cash or gift cards through the mail. In the past, letters with cash or gift cards have not always reached their destination.

Where can I buy a mobile gift card?

– Mobile gift card purchase and text delivery available via gyft.com and giftcardmall.com – Text delivery via bananrepublic.cashstar.com and giftcardmall.com – Text delivery via gap.cashstar.com and giftcardmall.com – eGift cards can be redeemed on the mobile website, and you can redeem the gift card in stores by showing it on your mobile device.

Where can I get an Apple Store gift card?

Apple Store Gift Cards are issued and managed by Apple Value Services, LLC and can be applied only to purchases in the U.S. from an Apple Store, at apple.com, or by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE.

Can you add a gift card to Samsung Pay?

To make things even better, you can add an unlimited amount of gift cards to a Samsung Pay account. Or, you can load a physical gift card you already bought. If you feel like spoiling yourself, buy a gift card using Samsung Pay and use it on whatever you want. Open Samsung Pay on your phone, and tap Gift store.

Where can I redeem an eGift Card?

– eGift cards can be redeemed on the mobile website, and you can redeem the gift card in stores by showing it on your mobile device. – Text delivery available via oldnavy.cashstar.com and giftcardmall.com – Target gift cards can be converted to mobile gift cards by choosing an amount which will then be sent to your recipient.