Why Is My eBay Gift Card Not Working

Have you tried to redeem our eBay gift card and received various errors? We’ll go over the different reasons you might be having problems using your eBay gift card and some possible solutions. Read on to find out how to resolve your eBay gift card issue.

About eBay Gift Card

eBay Gift Cards are pre-paid cards sold by the eBay store. You can buy eBay gift cards in either digital or physical form. eBay Gift Cards can purchase millions of items in Electronics, Toys, Motors, Fashion, Home & Garden, Art, Collectibles, Sporting Goods, and everything else. Another appealing feature of an eBay gift card is that it never expires and has no additional fees for activation or use. eBay gift cards are available in denominations ranging from $10 to $500.

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Why is your eBay Gift Card not working while making purchases

Here are a few things to check if your eBay Gift Card isn’t working:

  • Make sure that you have an eBay account registered in the U.S. 
  • If you used your eBay Gift Card once before, make sure you’re using the same eBay account you used for the previous purchase to make the new transaction.
  • Make sure there’s money on your eBay Gift Card by checking your gift card balance.
  • Make sure you are not exceeding the Gift Card time and threshold redemption limits.

What should you do if your eBay Gift Card has other problems? Or have you scratched the code off an eBay Gift Card?

You must provide the following information to the retail store where you purchased the eBay gift card:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number are required.
  • Your eBay username
  • A photograph of the Gift Card’s purchase receipt
  • A photo of the Gift Card’s back
  • If legible, the Gift Card redemption code

How to pay with an eBay Gift Card?

To use your eBay Gift Card, enter the 13-digit redemption code at checkout.

  • If you received an e-code or Digital Gift Card through your email, the redemption code will be in the body of the message.
  • If you have a physical Gift Card, the redemption code is on the back of the gift card. Gently scratch off the security coating to see the redemption code.
  • Note, that it takes up to 4 hours for a purchased eBay Gift Card to be activated and be ready for use.

How To Check Your eBay Gift Card Balance

To check the balance of your eBay gift card you must have an eBay account and a Paypal account.  Once you log in to your eBay account, you will be prompted to enter the 13-digit redemption code associated with your gift card.

How to sell eBay gift card in Nigeria

You need a trusted gift card exchnage platform to sell your gift card in Nigeria. One of thes platforms is Astro Africa. We are a common theme among people that want to trade their eBay gift cards in Nigeria and Ghana. We offer the best rates for your gift card and offer timely disbursement of fund. Using our rate calculator, the current exchange rate for an eBay physical gift card is NGN 360 / $ and the e-code is NGN 302.40 / $. You can always use the rate calculator on either the website or mobile app to check prevailing exchange rates.

How to trade your gift card on Astro Africa

  • The first step is to sign in to your account if you are an existing user. For new users, the first step is to sign up to gain access to the trade function.
  • On the homepage click on trade now and select the type of gift card you want to trade.
  • Enter the Amount in dollars. The exchange value will be displayed on the interface.
  • Proceed to place order
  • Set up your wallet by inputting your bank details. You can choose to receive funds to this wallet or directly into your bank account.
  • Funds will be sent immediately after your gift card is confirmed.
  • Transfer funds to your local bank account through the withdrawal interface.