Google Play gift cards: the complete guide
Card amounts in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, how to redeem a code on your phone or the web, why it won’t work in another country and how to spot a gift card scam.
A Google Play gift card is prepaid credit. When you redeem it, the amount goes into your Google Play balance, which you can spend on apps, games, in-app purchases, subscriptions, books and other store content, no bank card needed.
Amounts by country
| Country | Fixed amounts | Variable amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10, $15, $25, $50, $100 | $5 to $200 |
| United Kingdom | £10, £25, £50 | £1 to £500 |
| Canada | $10, $15, $25, $50 | $10 to $200 |
| Australia | $20, $30, $50, $100 | $20 to $200 |
If your country isn't on Google's official list, cards aren't sold there. Be wary of anyone selling "imported" cards: they only work in the country where they were bought. In some countries the balance was retired altogether, such as Malaysia (from February 1, 2026) and Singapore (from 2025).
How to redeem a card
- For a physical card, gently scratch the back to reveal the code.
- On your phone, open Play StoreProfilePayments & subscriptionsRedeem code. On a computer, go to play.google.com/redeem.
- Enter the code, check you're using the right Google Account and confirm.
- The balance shows up right away under Payments & subscriptionsPayment methods.
The rules that cause the most trouble
- Country and currency: a card can only be redeemed and used in the country and currency it was bought in, and your Play account must be set to that country. If you change country, the balance stays behind in the old one.
- No refunds: balance can't be refunded or transferred unless the law requires it. The store that sold you the card decides whether to refund it.
- Can't buy other gift cards: neither your balance nor Play Points can pay for gift cards.
- Family group: gift cards can't be used as the family payment method.
Sending a digital gift card from Play Store
In the US, the UK and Mexico you can buy and send digital gift cards straight from Google Play, including cards for other brands. The daily limit is $1,000 in the US and £1,000 in the UK. Elsewhere, buy cards from authorized retailers.
Gift card scams
- Never share the code, not even a photo of the card.
- If you already sent it, contact Google Play help as soon as possible with your receipt and report it (in the US, to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov).
- Keep the receipt until the card has been redeemed.