What a Dave & Buster's gift card gets you
A Dave & Buster's Power Card and a Dave & Buster's gift card are not the same thing: the gift card is what you load chips, food, and drinks onto, and it spends across the whole venue — the kitchen and bar, the Midway arcade, and the sports-bar viewing areas — not just the games. The same card works at any of the 200-plus U.S. locations and at sister brand Main Event. There are no activation fees and the balance never expires.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed or bought in store. $10 to $500 per card via daveandbusters.com or a venue register.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable in any location by scanning at a kiosk or showing the code. $5 to $500 per card via Dyme. Can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can apply multiple gift cards to a single visit at the front desk or a Power Card kiosk, with no documented cap on how many.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DymeBest for Miles | E-gift only | $5 – $500 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Daveandbusters.com | Physical + e-gift | $10 – $500 | Instant / 5–10 days | Occasional bonus-card promo | Free bonus play promos (seasonal) |
| In store at Dave & Buster's | Physical only | $10 – $500 | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailers Costco, Sam's Club, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Costco / Sam's: occasional multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts, bonus-play promos, and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Dave & Buster's gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Dave & Buster's 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:
- Costco or Sam's Club, in store. Periodic multi-pack Dave & Buster's cards at a discount, often paired with bonus game play. Supply rotates and isn't always available. Physical only, club membership required.
- Dave & Buster's bonus-card promos. Around the holidays the brand frequently runs "buy $50, get a $10 bonus card" offers on daveandbusters.com. The bonus card is usually game-play-only and time-limited.
- 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.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, D&B Rewards on the visit, 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 Dave & Buster's 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.
D&B Rewards does not earn on the gift card purchase. It earns on what you spend in the venue when you redeem, tracked through the Dave & Buster's app linked to your Power Card. 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
Dave & Buster's e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Dave & Buster's 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 daveandbusters.com
- Go to daveandbusters.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. Watch for seasonal "buy more, get a bonus card" promos, which add free game-play value but don't discount the face value.
How to buy in store
Any Dave & Buster's front desk sells gift cards. Tell the host the amount you want, pay with cash, credit, or another gift card, and walk out with the card. You can load any whole-dollar amount from $10 to $500, and staff can also load value directly onto a Power Card if the recipient is with you.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco and Sam's Club periodically run multi-pack Dave & Buster's gift cards at a discount, often bundled with bonus game play. Stock and pricing rotate. Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, and Stop & Shop carry $25, $50, and $100 cards at face value. You pay no discount but earn the supermarket's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: multiple designs in the Dave & Buster's catalog, including birthday, holiday, and game-themed art. A card carrier and a short personal message are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: multiple designs with a customizable subject line and a recipient message.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk and corporate 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 daveandbusters.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via daveandbusters.com: 5 to 10 business days standard. Expedited 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, daveandbusters.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Dave & Buster's runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program for employee rewards, client gifts, and event prizes, with volume ordering, custom amounts, and invoicing. Contact the Dave & Buster's corporate gift-card team to start a bulk order.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Dave & Buster's gift cards work at every U.S. Dave & Buster's location, on daveandbusters.com, and at sister brand Main Event. They cover food, drinks, and game play across the venue.
The gift card is the stored-value card you buy and gift. A Power Card is the in-venue card you tap at games. You load a gift card's value onto a Power Card at a kiosk or the front desk when you arrive.
Physical: $10 to $500 through daveandbusters.com or any venue register. E-gift: $5 to $500 through Dyme. Whole-dollar amounts only.
No. Dave & Buster's gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until redeemed.
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Dave & Buster's gift card balance page, or ask staff at any location. The current balance is shown immediately.
Yes. E-gift delivery emails typically include a wallet button. Tap to add, then show the card at the front desk or a kiosk to load value onto a Power Card.
Yes. Staff can apply several cards to one Power Card load, and there is no published cap on how many cards you can combine.
No. Dave & Buster's gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted, loaded onto a Power Card, or used toward food and drinks.
Yes. Dave & Buster's has a corporate and bulk program for employee rewards, client gifts, and event prizes, with volume ordering and invoicing through its corporate gift-card team.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value depending on demand. List the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out.