Discord gift cards are an easy way to treat yourself or a friend. Redeem one to add balance to your account and spend it on Nitro, Shop items, Server Boosts, and more.
What this article covers:
What are Discord gift cards?
Discord gift cards are a prepaid card you can use to make purchases on Discord. Once redeemed, the balance is added directly to your account and can be spent across items in Discord.
Gift cards are a great option if you:
- Don't have a credit card or prefer not to link one to your account
- Want a flexible way to pay for Nitro, Shop items, or other Discord purchases
- Want to set a budget and add a specific amount to your account before spending
- Are a parent or friend who wants to give the gift of Discord to someone in your life
Where can I buy a Discord gift card?
Discord gift cards are available at select online retailers in the United States. You can find more information on where to buy here.
What can I buy with a Discord gift card?
Once redeemed, you can spend your gift card balance on things like:
- Nitro and Nitro Basic - Discord's premium subscription plans.
- Nitro Gifts - Buying Nitro for your friends.
- The Discord Shop - Avatar Decorations, Profile Effects, Nameplates, and more.
- Server Boosts - Support your favorite servers and help unlock perks for the whole community.
- Game Shops - Purchase in-game items for select titles directly through Discord.
Discord Gift Card Balance
How to Redeem Your Gift Card
You can redeem your gift card in two ways: through the discord.com/redeem web page, or directly in the desktop app via Billing.
Desktop App
1. Open the Discord desktop app and select the cogwheel [] next to your username to open User Settings.
2. Head to User Settings > Billing > Payment Methods, and select the Redeem button by the Gift Card Balance option.
3. Enter your gift card code exactly as shown and follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Press Redeem. Your balance will be added to your account immediately.
Redeeming a Discord Gift Card through Billing on Desktop
Discord.com/redeem
1. Head to discord.com/redeem. You can do this on any mobile, desktop, or tablet device.
2. Log in to your Discord account, or create one if you're new.
3. Enter your gift card code exactly as provided and follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Press Redeem. Your updated balance will appear on screen.
5. Select Get Nitro or Get Nitro Basic to start spending your balance, or head to the desktop app to explore more options in the Shop.
Discord.com/redeem Landing Page
Mobile Availability
Redeeming a gift card and spending your balance aren’t available in the mobile app at this time.
You can still redeem a gift card and purchase items using a browser on your mobile phone:
- Redeem your gift card at discord.com/redeem.
- After redeeming, open Discord in your browser at discord.com to spend on things like Nitro, the Shop, and more.
- Your purchases will be available across devices on your account.
- You can view your balance in the web app as well.
Redeeming a Discord Gift Card through Mobile Web Browser
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is divided into sections:
Buying Gift Cards
Q: Are digital and physical gift cards available?
A: Digital gift cards are available in the US at select retailers. Physical cards are coming soon, check out our Help Center for the latest on where to buy.
Q: What countries are Discord gift cards available in?
A: Digital gift cards are only available in the US, and we have more cooking…stay tuned!
Q: Where can I buy Discord gift cards?
A: Digital gift cards are available in the US at select retailers. Physical cards are coming soon, check out our Help Center for the latest on where to buy.
Q: What gift card amounts are available?
A: Discord gift cards are available in $25 and $50 options, or a choose your adventure option where you can pick between $15–$150. Availability may vary by retailer.
Q: Can I buy a gift card for someone in another country?
A: Gift cards can only be redeemed in the country they were purchased in. To redeem, your account's Country/Region setting must match the gift card's currency.
Redeeming
Q: Do I need an account to redeem my gift card?
A: Yep! You must be logged into a Discord account to redeem a gift card. Don’t have one yet? It’s free to sign up at Discord.com.
Q: Can I redeem a gift card from another country?
A: Gift cards can only be redeemed in the country they were purchased in. To redeem, your account's Country/Region setting must match the gift card's currency.
Q: Why isn't my gift card code working?
A: Let’s help with that! Here are some pro tips and considerations:
- Typo? Make sure you're entering the code exactly as shown on the back of the card.
- Wrong Country? Gift cards can only be redeemed in the country they were purchased in. If your Country/Region doesn't match the card's currency, redemption will be blocked. You can see what region your account is set to under Country/Region in User Settings > Billing > Payment Methods.
- Balance or redemption limit reached. Your account may have reached its wallet balance or redemption limit.
- Platform pro tip. Just a heads up, you can only view and spend your balance on the desktop app or web browser.
If none of the above apply and your code still isn't working, please contact Discord support with your card details and a photo of the back of the card.
Q: I’m still having issues with my Discord gift card. What do I do?
A: If you're still experiencing issues with your gift card, you can submit a request through the Discord support form.
Visit dis.gd/billing and select Refunds, Cancellations & Payments. From there, choose Gift Cards under the Type of Billing Issue and complete the rest of the form based on your specific concern.
Your Balance & Spending
Q: Where can I see my gift card balance?
A: You can check your balance anytime under User Settings > Billing > Payment Methods within the desktop app or web browser.
Q: Does my gift card or balance expire?
A: Discord gift cards and balances in the United States do not expire. Expiration terms vary by country in other regions. See our Gift Card Terms and Wallet Terms for more information.
Q: Can I redeem multiple gift cards?
A: Yes! You can redeem multiple gift cards to your Discord account, each one will add to your existing gift card balance up to the maximum balance limit in your country.
Q: Is there a limit for how much money I can have in my account?
A: Yes, there is a limit! If you have multi-factor authentication on your account, you can have a higher balance.
Don’t have MFA set up? You should! Check out how to set up MFA here.
Q: Can I use my gift card balance on mobile?
A: You can view and use your gift card balance on desktop app and web browser. Anything you buy will show up across all your devices.
Q: Are there any cases where I cannot use my gift card balance?
A: Yes. Your gift card balance may be temporarily unavailable if your wallet has been frozen, or if you have reached your gift card balance limit. If you believe this is an error, please contact Discord support.
Q: Is there anything I can’t buy with a Discord gift card?
A: You can spend your Discord gift card balance on most purchasable things in Discord - like Nitro, the Shop, Server Boosts, Gifts on Discord, and more. The option to use your balance won’t show up during check-out if you can’t use a gift card balance to purchase that item.
Q: Where can I see my gift card balance?
You can check your balance anytime in the desktop or web app under User Settings > Billing.
Q: Can I use my gift card balance and another payment method together in one purchase?
A: Your gift card balance must cover the cost of your purchase to use. Otherwise, you’ll need to use another payment method on file for purchase at this time. We don't currently support splitting a payment between your gift card balance and another payment method, but we're working on it!
Q: What happens if my subscription renews and my gift card balance is too low?
A: If your Gift Card balance is insufficient at renewal, you’ll have 3 days to update your payment method before it expires. Discord won't automatically charge another payment method, so make sure your balance is topped up before your renewal date. You can update your payment method anytime in User Settings > Billing Settings > Subscriptions.
Account & Policies
Q: Can I transfer my gift card balance to another account?
A: No. Gift card balances are tied to the account they were redeemed on and cannot be transferred.
Q: What happens to my gift card balance if I delete my account?
A: If you delete your Discord account, any remaining gift card balance may be forfeited and cannot be recovered. More information can be found in the Wallet Terms.
Q: What happens if my Discord account is suspended or terminated?
A: Use of Discord is subject to our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and other policies. Violating these terms may result in action on your account, including suspension or termination. If your account is suspended, you will not have access to your gift card balance for the duration of the suspension. See our Gift Card Terms and Wallet Terms for more information.
Q: What should I do if I think my gift card was stolen or used fraudulently?
A: Discord can assist with suspicious activity on your account, such as an unknown charge using your gift card balance. You’ll need to work with the retailer for any issues with your gift card prior to redemption.
If you suspect a fraudulent purchase was made using your Discord gift card balance, you can reach out to our support team here. Please fill out the ticket with the following categories:
- What can we help you with?: Refunds, Cancellations & Payments
- Type of Billing Issue?: I have a question/issue regarding an unauthorized transaction
Q: Can I get a refund for a purchase made with a Discord gift card?
A: If a purchase made with your gift card balance qualifies for a refund under Discord's standard refund policy, the refund will be returned to your account balance, not to another payment method.
Other
Q: Who is CIMI / Weary Travelers Inc.?
CIMI is the company we work with to bring gift cards to you. Weary Travelers, Inc. is the issuer of our gift cards. Someone at Discord (shhh, it was Byron) thought that Weary Travelers was a fun name - so rest here weary traveler. You have seen too many FAQs. Sit by the fire before you continue. When you’re ready, you can find more information in the Gift Card Terms and Wallet Terms.