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Amazon eGift Card - Birdy Birthday
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Top positive review
"" Fraud via Direct TV""
July 28, 2018
Beware!! There is a phone scam going on. You will receive a phone call from DIRECT TV stating that you will receive a very low monthly charge for your Direct TV and internet service if you will pay 4 months in advance with an Amazon gift card ($240). This is a very sophisticated scam. If you ask to think about it and call them back later, you get the AT&T tone and recording just like the real thing. We fell for it so are out $240. AT&T/Direct TV has been of no help and in fact says they have no intention of notifying customers of this potential scam. Amazon fraud was very helpful and in fact tried to back track the gift card, but in the end could not trace the call (probably because of AT&Ts lack of help. Anyway, I thank Amazon for trying. Our big mistake, so remember, paying for a gift card and giving the cash out number to anyone that promises service is a no, no. We feel stupid, so be smart.
1,080 people found this helpful
Top critical review
DONT USE THE TEXT MESSAGE OPTION!!!
December 18, 2017
I like the idea of the eGift cards, but when you choose the option of delivery through a text message, the recipient may not get it. Also, there is no way to cancel the order through your account portal...you have to contact someone at Amazon customer service who will then send you an email with a link that you have to go to.
I would not recommend an eGift card through a text message to anyone.
I would not recommend an eGift card through a text message to anyone.
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September 25, 2018
Yeah, so this is a gift card. But it has an "e" in front of it, and as we all know, that stands for "elephant". So when I ordered this I did NOT get an elephant gift card. Instead they somehow electronically wizzer-wanged some kinda number that I typed into my amazon account and by some magical wizardage the value matched exactly what I ordered. And there was even some kind of bonus promo too, so woo-hoo and all that stuff. I deducted one star because they're not always selling them at a discount. Yeah, I know that sounds harsh but I'm used to buying gift cards at least 10% off. Call me cheap. Just don't call me collect. =P
Overall, they work exactly as they should.
Overall, they work exactly as they should.
April 12, 2018
I used the text option to send these last minute gift cards to my Granddaughters (via their mom's phone). Works really well, you get a confirmation email that it has been received, and a confirmation that the cards have been redeemed. Granddaughter's very happy with the card design. I love the options you have when you send Amazon gift cards!
May 18, 2019
Summary:
This is usually my go to for gift cards. But not everyone uses amazon.....I've had many people forget to redeem them. And the email notices to the receiver can make the cards hackable in some way. Otherwise, the cards have always worked fine. I think the users that have been having problems with this gift card maybe having pre-existing issues on their devices that may already have Trojans or other viruses on them. I’ve never had a problem with the e cards personally.
Pros:
1) They are very convenient to send.
2) Purchasing and transmission are reliable and fast.
3) Good variety of image options for particular occasions.
Cons:
1) The email transmissions/notices for the cards to the receiver seem to make it possible that they can be stolen, especially for large amounts of money put on the cards.
2) People forget about them and not redeem them.
3) The digital cards are really not that personable....
Suggestions:
These cards are great for everyday use. But they're more useful for people who use Amazon regularly. And they are probably better suited for reasonable amounts of money, for security purposes.
This is usually my go to for gift cards. But not everyone uses amazon.....I've had many people forget to redeem them. And the email notices to the receiver can make the cards hackable in some way. Otherwise, the cards have always worked fine. I think the users that have been having problems with this gift card maybe having pre-existing issues on their devices that may already have Trojans or other viruses on them. I’ve never had a problem with the e cards personally.
Pros:
1) They are very convenient to send.
2) Purchasing and transmission are reliable and fast.
3) Good variety of image options for particular occasions.
Cons:
1) The email transmissions/notices for the cards to the receiver seem to make it possible that they can be stolen, especially for large amounts of money put on the cards.
2) People forget about them and not redeem them.
3) The digital cards are really not that personable....
Suggestions:
These cards are great for everyday use. But they're more useful for people who use Amazon regularly. And they are probably better suited for reasonable amounts of money, for security purposes.
May 28, 2018
As a 'thank you' I gave a Kindle to a friend who doesn't have a PC. I established that he didn't need one; all that is required may be done via Kindle wi fi. Then I tried to buy a gift card to go with it. I visited 3 retailers (In Melbourne, Australia): The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman to be told by all they are not available in Australia! If Kindles are sold in Australia, by retailers, why on earth are gift cards also not sold? Frankly crazy...
I since learned that the recipient does not have a credit card: all bills are paid by DD from his (Australian) bank.
HOW does he buy more books, after his credit has been used? Nowhere can I find an answer on your sites.
If you could tell me that he can Google from his Kindle then he could (?) order another gift card but he doesn't have a printer...
What do you suggest? I have been trying to find a Contact Us indication; but can't. Hope someone will read this and respond.
John K Corner,
Australia.
I since learned that the recipient does not have a credit card: all bills are paid by DD from his (Australian) bank.
HOW does he buy more books, after his credit has been used? Nowhere can I find an answer on your sites.
If you could tell me that he can Google from his Kindle then he could (?) order another gift card but he doesn't have a printer...
What do you suggest? I have been trying to find a Contact Us indication; but can't. Hope someone will read this and respond.
John K Corner,
Australia.
January 6, 2018
The cards are great and I would give 5 stars BUT make sure you have the right email address or whatever firm of electronic address. Otherwise like me and a few other people here who fat-fingered an address got ripped off. Fortunately for me I did get compensated. A further note is that Amazon is merely the retail outlet for the cards, the banks own the responsibility to remediate the fraud not Amazon. And no I don't work for either of them ;)
January 12, 2018
I had issues buying a $100 amazon e-gift card using an american express gift card. Amazon kept declining payment for my transactions. I figured out that Amazon charges $1 so thats why my card would get declined. I had to buy a $99 Amazon e-Gift card for it to work. So remember, your non amazon gift card is less $1 when buying a amazon e-gift card.
October 4, 2018
I chose to have a gift card mailed to my daughter's friend because I was unable to attend her baby shower. There was a major screw-up with the delivery of the card and I had to contact my friend and her daughter several times to see if she had gotten it. It was actually delivered to the right address but in the wrong city! I got delivery notice, and then because I was lucky enough that the person who got the card was so HONEST and contacted Amazon that they had gotten the card in error, it was canceled. I then had to reorder the card and this time I sent it via email - not the easiest solution (needed to get an email address for the new Mom), but it worked. Amazon did do a good job of straightening out the mess, so it all worked out fine.
July 17, 2019
The Amazon e-gift cards are easy to purchase and send to someone by e-mail, have no fees, and do not expire. People can buy virtually anything but prescription drugs with them. Because of the ease in purchasing and versatility, we have used these as personal gifts and to compensate US research participants for taking online research surveys. The main limitation of the Amazon gift cards is that some people do not shop online, and other people do not shop on Amazon. In particular, some gift recipients may object to Amazon’s well known and ethically questionable practices in employment (poor treatment of employees and contractors). You should make sure your gift recipients are OK with shopping on Amazon before choosing this product.
October 9, 2019
Just think finding the card and having it sent instantly via email was a little confusing. Not obvious at first which item to click on. Also, after doing it - I was expecting a quick notice of some sort saying - "your item was sent" or some such thing. Didn't happen. Then I read of problems connected with gift cards being intercepted by hackers and was uncomfortable until 2 weeks later when I finally confirmed my card was received. Whew!
October 29, 2019
Very compact. Easily slips into a jeans pocket. Holds a couple cards, license, and a few folded bills. Well made. Inadequate color choice. The green is ok if you need it to show up in a bag. Tight compartments are good for keeping things secure, and difficult to extract anything from. Bills must be folder and cramped through very short zippered opening. If you have large hand/fingers, this might not be a good choice. If you have coordination, muscle issues, this might not be ideal. Good number of compartments for such a compact wallet. I would order again, hopefully, with better color selection available. I have quickly become accustomed to its characteristics. I would not gift.
