| GIVING A GIFT CARD
There are two ways to purchase an American Express Gift Card. Online - Order Classic Cards Order Special Occasion Cards Order Personalized Cards
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| Gift Card Fee | Classic, Special Occasion and Personalized: Gift Card purchase fees vary by denomination and are displayed on the order form. Shipping and delivery fees also apply. | Classic: Starts at $3.95 per Gift Card and varies by seller.
Special Occasions: Fees range from $4.95 to $6.95 per Gift Card.
Personalized: Not available in person. | | Denominations | Classic Gift Cards: $25, $50, $100, $200, $500, $700, $1000, $2000 and $3000 .
Special Occasions:
Especially for Kids, Teens and Birthdays: $25, $50 and $100 .
Especially for Movie Lovers: $25 and $50 only.
Especially for Dining: $50, $75, $100, $200, $500 only.
Especially for the Bride & Groom: $100 and $200 only.
Especially for Thank You: $25, $50, $100 only.
Especially for Congratulations: $25, $50, $100, $200 and $500 only.
Personalized Gift Cards: $25, $35, $50, $75, $100, $200, $250 and $500 | Classic Gift Cards: $25, $50 and $100. Availability of denominations vary by seller.
Special Occasions:
Especially for Kids: $25 only.
Especially for Teens: $50 only.
Especially for Birthdays: $100 only.
Especially for Movie Lovers: $25 only.
Especially for Dining: $75 only.
Especially for the Bride & Groom: $100 only.
Especially for Thank You: $25 only.
Personalized Gift Cards: Not available in person. | | Maximum Order | Order limits vary by customer. Non business customers can order up to $5,000 per order. Businesses can be approved for up to $75,000 per order.
If you are a business and need to order more than this, click here. | Varies by seller. | | Gift Card Features | Classic and Special Occasion Gift Cards will be printed with the name "Gift Card Recipient" as well as the dollar value on front of the Gift Card.
The Personalized Gift Card will be printed with the recipient's name as well as the dollar value on front of the Gift Card. | Classic and Special Occasion Gift Cards printed with the name "Gift Card Recipient" as well as the dollar value on front of the Gift Card.
The Personalized Gift Card is not available in person. | | Packaging | Personalized
All Gift Cards arrive in an envelope featuring the Gift Card dollar amount. The Personalized Gift Card package has space for a personalized message.
A complimentary e-greeting card can be sent to all recipients. | Packaging varies by seller. | | Shipping and Delivery* | Classic and Special Occasion Gift Card orders
Orders of more than $200 can be delivered to the purchaser via: - UPS Ground within 10 business days for $7.95 per order,
- UPS 2nd Day Air for $12.95 per order,
- UPS Next Day Air for $15.95 per order.
Orders of less than $200 can be delivered to the purchaser via the options above, plus an additional option: - First Class USPS within 10 business days for $5.95 per order.
Personalized Gift Card orders
Orders can be delivered to either the purchaser or recipient via: - First Class USPS within 10 business days for $2.00 per Gift Card,
- Express UPS shipping within 6 business days for $9.95 per Gift Card.
A link, provided on your order shipped, allows purchasers to send a complimentary e-greeting card notifying recipients that their gift is on the way. | Good option for those who want a Gift Card immediately. Go to participating financial service institutions, malls, or retailers. |
If you still have questions, please call our FAQ Automated Response Help Center at 866-812-GIFT (4438). Or, please call our toll-free Customer Service line at 1-877-AXP-GIFT to speak to a representative.
*American Express is no longer shipping Gift Cards, which are ordered from this website, to the states of HI & VT. Restrictive legislation in these states makes it cost prohibitive for American Express to sell our Gift Cards to the residents of those states. | |   Cardholder Agreement |
