Have a tiny amount left on your MyGift Visa or Mastercard?
Like $0.87, $2.31, or $5.00?
Here are 9 clever ways to use it — before it disappears to fees.
⚠️ Why You Should Use It ASAP
- 🕒 After 12 months, inactivity fees start
- 💸 Fees are deducted monthly
- ❌ Once the balance hits $0, it’s gone forever
- 🧾 You can’t reload these cards
✅ 9 Smart Ways to Use Small Balances
1. 💰 Reload Your Amazon Balance
Amazon lets you reload any amount from $0.50 and up
✅ Works with exact balance
✅ Avoids failed transactions
2. ☕ Add to Starbucks or Dunkin’ App
- Add $1–5 to your app wallet
- Use for mobile orders
- Helps you top up other balances
3. 🚘 Use for Partial Gas Payment (In-Store)
At some stations (e.g., Shell, Chevron):
- Tell cashier: “Charge exactly $X.XX”
- Use card for that amount
- Pay rest in cash or other card
4. 💻 Donate It
Sites like:
accept small donations from gift cards!
5. 🛒 Buy Small Digital Goods
- $1–5 Kindle books
- Cheap Steam games (via PayPal)
- In-app purchases (e.g. mobile apps)
6. 💼 Use on PayPal (If Supported)
- Add card to PayPal
- Buy something from a seller who supports partial payments
- Use remaining balance automatically
7. 🎁 Combine with a Friend’s Card (Offline)
Buy something together in-store
Split the payment — you pay exact balance from your card
8. 📦 Shop From Merchants That Accept Split Payments
Examples:
- Walmart
- Target
- CVS (ask cashier)
Tell cashier to manually charge $X.XX from your card
9. 🧠 Buy a Gift Card (Low Value)
Look for:
- $1 Google Play or Apple cards
- $3–5 fast food eGift cards
- Prepaid phone credit
✅ Spend the exact balance
✅ Extend card value indirectly
🚫 What NOT to Do
| Action | Why It’s Bad |
|---|---|
| Letting card sit unused | 💸 Will get drained by fees |
| Trying big purchases | ❌ Will decline if over |
| Tossing card too early | Might still have $1–3 left |
| Repeated failed attempts | May get locked or flagged |
🔗 Related Guides
❓ FAQs
Can I combine two MyGift cards? No — you can’t combine balances, but you can split payments manually in-store. What if I only have $0.57 left? Try Amazon reload or app top-ups that accept exact amounts. Will fees remove my remaining balance? Yes — inactivity fees will apply monthly after 12 months.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This is an unofficial guide. Always verify your balance and card expiration before attempting online purchases.