What a Macy's gift card gets you
Beyond the obvious Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s registers, the same card spends at the outlet banners — Macy’s Backstage and Bloomingdale’s The Outlet — and across every department: apparel, beauty, shoes, home, furniture, and mattresses. Unlike a bank-issued Visa or Mastercard gift card, there are no activation or per-purchase fees, and the balance never gets whittled down by dormancy charges.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a card sleeve. $5 to $500 per card via macys.com.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable online or shown on phone in store. $5 to $2,000 per card via macys.com; $5 to $500 via Dyme. Can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can stack multiple cards in a single transaction in store or online, 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 |
| Macys.com | Physical + e-gift | $5 – $2,000 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In store at Macy's | Physical only | $5 – $500 | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailers Costco, Sam's Club, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $200 typical | Immediate | Costco / Sam's: occasional multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Macy's gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Macy's e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles, paperless delivery, and supporting renewable energy projects, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Costco or Sam's Club, in store. Periodic multi-pack discounts on physical Macy's cards. Supply rotates and isn't always available. 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.
- Macy's direct promo codes. Rare. Macy's runs occasional sitewide promotions on macys.com but typically excludes gift-card SKUs.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Macy's Star Rewards at 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 Macy'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.
Star 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. 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
Macy's e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Macy'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 macys.com
- Go to macys.com/shop/gift-cards.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick a design and the amount.
- Add to bag and check out. Macy's does not run a member discount on gift cards, and Star Rewards points do not accrue on gift-card purchases.
How to buy in store
Any Macy's or Bloomingdale's register sells gift cards. Tell the associate the amount you want, pay with cash, credit, or another gift card, and walk out with the card. There's no minimum and you can load any whole-dollar amount from $5 to $500.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco and Sam's Club periodically run multi-pack Macy's gift cards at a discount. 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 Macy's online catalog, including seasonal options for holiday, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and graduation. A card sleeve and a personal message printed inside are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: multiple designs, customizable subject line, and a recipient message.
There is no corporate-branded or co-branded option for individual purchase. For orders of 25 or more, 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 macys.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via macys.com: 5 to 10 business days standard. Express 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, macys.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Macy's runs a corporate gift-card program for orders of 25 cards or more, with custom denominations, branded sleeves, and bulk invoicing. Contact Macy's corporate gift-card team to start an order.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Macy's gift cards work at every Bloomingdale's store and on bloomingdales.com. They also work in Macy's Backstage and Bloomingdale's The Outlet.
No. Macy's gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until redeemed.
No. Macy's gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted, applied to a purchase, or redeemed online for any item across Macy's and Bloomingdale's.
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Macy's gift card balance page. The current balance is shown immediately, with no account registration required.
Yes. Macy's e-gift card delivery emails typically include a wallet button. Tap to add, then show the card in your phone wallet at checkout in store or paste the card number for online purchases.
Yes, both in store and online. Macy's does not publish a cap on how many cards you can stack on a single purchase.
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value depending on demand. List with the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.
Yes, for orders of 25 cards or more, via Macy's corporate gift-card team. Custom denominations, branded sleeves, and bulk invoicing are available.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
No. Macy's does not allow gift-card-funded gift-card purchases.