What an Ace Hardware gift card gets you
Beyond the obvious Ace store register, the same card spends at any of the 5,000-plus independently owned Ace locations nationwide and on acehardware.com, which means a card bought in one town redeems in another. It covers the full catalog: power tools, paint and Benjamin Moore color matching, grills and Traeger pellets, lawn and garden, plumbing, and seasonal stock. Unlike a bank-issued Visa or Mastercard gift card, there are no activation or per-purchase fees and no dormancy charge eating the balance over time.
two formats:
- Physical card: Sold at any Ace register and mailed from acehardware.com. Common load amounts run $10 to $500 per card.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable online or shown on a phone at the register. $5 to $250 per card via Dyme, with $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200 presets. Can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can apply more than one card to a single purchase in store or online. Because each Ace store is independently owned, ask the local store about combining a gift card with a store-specific promo.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DymeBest for Miles | E-gift only | $5 – $250 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Acehardware.com | Physical + e-gift | $10 – $500 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In store at Ace | Physical only | $10 – $500 | Immediate | Occasional store promo | Ace Rewards points if linked |
| Authorized retailers Supermarket and warehouse-club gift-card racks | Physical only | $25 – $200 typical | Immediate | Occasional multi-pack or club discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by store, retailer, and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Ace Hardware gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Ace Hardware e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant paperless delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Warehouse clubs, in store. Costco and Sam's Club periodically run discounted multi-packs of physical Ace cards. Stock rotates and is not always on the shelf. Physical only, club membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold gift cards from third parties, typically a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list cards with partial balances.
- Local store promotions. Because every Ace is independently owned, individual stores sometimes run a bonus-card or gift-with-purchase offer around the holidays. These are local and not posted nationally.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Ace Rewards on redemption, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single Ace Hardware gift card purchase through Dyme.
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
Free to join. Earns at redemption, not on the gift card purchase.
Ace Rewards does not earn on the gift card purchase. It earns on the merchandise when you redeem, at the same rate as paying with cash or credit. Link your Ace Rewards number at the register or online. Program terms →
Earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollarduring special offers — the layer the other channels can't match.
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Ace Hardware e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Ace Hardware brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every Dyme purchase contributes to Dyme's renewable energy mission. Dyme uses part of its profits to support communities worldwide by investing in cheaper and cleaner electricity. Read more at dyme.earth/blog/impact.
How to buy on acehardware.com
- Go to acehardware.com and open the gift cards page.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick a design and the amount.
- Add to cart and check out. Ace does not run a member discount on gift cards, and Ace Rewards points do not accrue on gift-card purchases.
How to buy in store
Any of the 5,000-plus Ace Hardware stores sells gift cards at the register. Tell the associate the amount, pay with cash, credit, or another gift card, and walk out with the card. Because each store is independently owned, available amounts and any local promo can vary by location.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, and Stop & Shop carry physical Ace cards at face value, usually in $25, $50, and $100 loads. You pay no discount but earn the supermarket's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases. Costco and Sam's Club periodically stock discounted Ace multi-packs; supply rotates.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: a standard Ace design plus seasonal options in the online catalog, including holiday and everyday styles. A card carrier and a printed message are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: a small set of designs with a customizable subject line and recipient message.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay directly from the email.
- E-gift via acehardware.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via acehardware.com: 5 to 10 business days standard. Faster options available at checkout.
- Physical in store or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a physical card in hand, acehardware.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Ace Hardware runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program for businesses buying in volume, with custom amounts and invoicing for employee gifts, incentives, and customer appreciation. Contact the Ace corporate gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
At any of the 5,000-plus independently owned Ace Hardware stores nationwide and on acehardware.com. A card bought at one store redeems at any other Ace location.
Physical cards commonly load $10 to $500 in store or on acehardware.com. Through Dyme, e-gift cards run $5 to $250 with $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200 presets.
No. Ace Hardware gift cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until redeemed.
Yes. Enter the card number and any required PIN on the Ace Hardware gift card balance page, or ask an associate to check it at the register. The current balance shows immediately.
Yes. E-gift delivery emails typically include a wallet button. Tap to add, then show the card at the register or paste the card number for online purchases.
Yes, both in store and online. You can apply more than one Ace Hardware gift card to a single purchase; ask the local store if combining with a store promo is allowed.
No. Ace Rewards points accrue on merchandise, not on gift-card purchases. Link your Ace Rewards number when you redeem the card to earn points on what you buy.
No. Gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted, applied to a purchase, or redeemed online for any item Ace sells.
Yes. Ace runs a corporate gift-card program for volume orders, with custom amounts and invoicing for employee gifts, incentives, and customer appreciation.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you do not see it arrive.
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value. List with the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.