There are easy ways to determine the value of your Amazon Gift Card or your remaining account balance using the Amazon app on your phone or Amazon.com.

If using your personal debit card for online shopping makes you nervous, then a Vanilla Gift Card is a safe alternative. Here's how to use it on Amazon.

Amazon gift cards are great for any occasion, but they do have some limitations. Here are a few things you can't buy with an Amazon gift card.

In the Payments section, click on Manage gift card balance. Use the new menu that opens to check your gift card balance, reload your gift card, or check past activity.