Earn cash on gift cards
The smartest way to buy gift cards
Easily buy and manage in a wallet
Buy gift cards in a few clicks and see your list of spent, unspent and gifted cards.
Use gift cards in-store or online
Groceries, goodies, pickup – use your gift cards to help pay for them all!
Send gifts to friends and family
Easily click-to-send cards via SMS, email, or social messaging.
Withdraw earnings to gift cards
Ready to withdraw your Ibotta earnings? Cash out to gift cards!
How to earn cash back on gift cards
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Start with Ibotta
Go to Gift cards on the app homescreen and search or browse retailers.
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Add amount
After finding a gift card, enter the amount to purchase – some gift cards have minimum requirements.
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Purchase gift card
Buy your gift card with a payment method, or optionally apply your Ibotta earnings.
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Instant cash back
Woo! You’ll get cash back instantly for buying a gift card with Ibotta!
1Start with Ibotta
Go to Gift cards on the app homescreen and search or browse retailers.
2Add amount
After finding a gift card, enter the amount to purchase – some gift cards have minimum requirements.
3Purchase gift card
Buy your gift card with a payment method, or optionally apply your Ibotta earnings.
3Instant cash back
Woo! You’ll get cash back instantly for buying a gift card with Ibotta!
Easily send gift cards to friends & family
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Start with Ibotta
Go to Gift cards on the app homescreen and search or browse retailers.
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Add amount
After finding a gift card, enter the amount to purchase.
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Purchase a gift card for others or yourself
Toggle This is a gift to send the card when you buy your gift card with a payment method, or apply Ibotta earnings.
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Do the cash back dance
Woo! You’ll get cash back instantly for buying a gift card with Ibotta!
1Start with Ibotta
Go to Gift cards on the app homescreen and search or browse retailers.
2Add amount
After finding a gift card, enter the amount to purchase.
3Purchase a gift card for others or yourself
Toggle This is a gift to send the card when you buy your gift card with a payment method, or apply Ibotta earnings.
4Do the cash back dance
Woo! You’ll get cash back instantly for buying a gift card with Ibotta!
Get gift cards from top retailers
Walmart
Starbucks
Lowe's
Roblox
Don't just take our word for it
Hear from our Savers
"Recently I purchased airbnb gift cards and got back $22.50 just by taking the time to purchase a gift card first. That’s a free dinner on my trip!"
— Matt F.
"I liked to use my Walmart gift card to pay for my groceries and also count it as an offer."
— Amanda G.
"I like being able to treat myself to Starbucks with the savings I earned on Ibotta."
— Danna B.
"I like that I can use my earnings to buy gift cards, and still earn a small percentage back on the purchase."
— Peter W.
Gift card FAQs
Does my recipient need Ibotta to use their gift card?
Your recipient will receive the gift card through their email address or a text message, it’s OK if they don’t have the app yet.
What ways can I send gift cards to others?
You can email, text, or print and hand your gift card gift to others!
What payment methods can I use to buy gift cards?
Use saved debit cards or your Ibotta earnings to buy gift cards.
Where do I find my gift card number?
Digital gift cards can be found in your saved Ibotta gift cards, or in your email where the gift card was sent.
How do I check the balance?
Gift card balances can’t be checked through Ibotta. Visit the retailer’s gift card balance page to check the balance on your gift card.