Are my Gift Cards Valid in Canada/US?

Last updated: November 18, 2025

If you work in the US, your gift cards are issued to the US, and if you work in Canada they are issued to Canada. Most gift cards are region-specific and only work with retailers in the country where they were issued.

Check the card's merchant and region

The gift card must match the Canadian version of the retailer's website. For example:

  • Amazon cards: amazon.ca (Canada) vs amazon.com (US)

  • Walmart cards: walmart.ca (Canada) vs walmart.com (US)

Review your gift card details

To find region information for your gift card:

  1. Open the gift card from your email or in the app under Store > My Wallet

  2. Look for any region or domain notes on the card

  3. If it's not clearly marked as Canadian, try redeeming it on the matching Canadian retailer website

Understanding regional restrictions

The validity of US gift cards internationally varies significantly:

  • Retailer-specific gift cards are typically region-locked and only work in their country of origin

  • General-purpose prepaid cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are more likely to be accepted globally, though this depends on the issuer and may involve additional fees

When in doubt

If you're unsure about your gift card's validity in Canada/US, assume it is region-locked and redeem it only in the country it was issued to.

For additional help with gift card redemption, check out our guides on how to redeem and use gift cards and gift card troubleshooting tips.