Check the card balance before shopping
Register the card with your billing address if the merchant requires it
Make sure the website accepts American Express gift cards
Enter the card number, expiration date, and security code at checkout
Use the exact billing name and address linked to the card if requested
If the purchase total is higher than the card balance, use another payment method for the remaining amount
If the purchase total is lower than the card balance, the remaining balance stays on the card
Keep the card details until the order is fully processed
Save the receipt or confirmation number after payment
Contact the card issuer if the card is declined or the balance seems incorrect