What a Michaels gift card gets you
A Michaels gift card spends on far more than craft supplies: custom framing, the Michaels.com online store, in-store classes and Make Break events, and seasonal departments like floral, yarn, and bakeware. It carries no activation or per-purchase fees and no dormancy charges, so the full balance stays intact until it's used. It does not cover purchases at other craft chains — it's Michaels-only.
two formats:
- Physical card: Sold at any Michaels register and on grocery gift-card racks. $5 to $500 per card.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable online or shown on a phone in store. $25 to $200 via Dyme; $5 to $500 via michaels.com.
Multiple Michaels gift cards can be combined in a single transaction in store or online, with no published cap.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DymeBest for Miles | E-gift only | $25 – $200 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Michaels.com | Physical + e-gift | $5 – $500 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In store at Michaels | Physical only | $5 – $500 | Immediate | None | — |
| Retail racks Kroger, Safeway, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Occasional grocery promo | Grocery loyalty + fuel points |
Discounts and rack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Michaels gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Michaels 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:
- Grocery gift-card promotions. Kroger, Safeway, and other supermarkets occasionally run fuel-point or discount promotions on third-party gift cards including Michaels. Timing rotates and isn't always live.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold 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.
- Michaels coupons on the redemption side. Michaels runs frequent 40%-off-one-item and storewide coupons. They don't discount the gift card, but stacking a coupon when you redeem stretches the balance further.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Michaels 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 Michaels 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.
Michaels Rewards earns on the merchandise when you redeem the card, not on the gift-card purchase itself. Paying with a gift card earns 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
Michaels e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Michaels brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, pick a denomination from $25 to $200, and add an optional message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and is redeemable online or in store.
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 michaels.com
- Go to michaels.com/gift-cards.
- Choose physical or e-gift, pick a design and the amount from $5 to $500.
- Add to cart and check out. Michaels does not discount gift cards, and Michaels Rewards points do not accrue on gift-card purchases.
How to buy in store
Any Michaels register sells gift cards. Tell the associate the amount, 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
Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, and similar stores carry $25, $50, and $100 Michaels cards at face value. You pay no discount but earn the grocery chain's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases. Warehouse clubs occasionally stock multi-packs around the holidays.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: multiple designs in the Michaels catalog, including seasonal and birthday options. A card carrier and a printed message are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: several designs with a customizable subject line and recipient message.
There is no co-branded design for individual purchase; bulk and corporate orders are handled through Michaels' business gift-card program.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- E-gift via michaels.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via michaels.com: 5 to 10 business days standard.
- 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, michaels.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Michaels runs a business gift-card program for bulk orders, with volume pricing and custom denominations for employee gifts, incentives, and reseller arrangements. Contact the Michaels corporate gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
At any Michaels store and on michaels.com, including custom framing, classes, and every department. It cannot be used at other craft retailers.
$5 to $500 in store and on michaels.com. Through Dyme, e-gift cards range from $25 to $200.
No. Michaels gift cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full value stays on the card until redeemed.
Yes. Paying with a gift card does not affect coupon eligibility, so you can stack a Michaels 40%-off or storewide coupon when you redeem the card.
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Michaels gift card balance page, or ask at any register. The current balance shows immediately.
Yes. The e-gift can be shown from the delivery email or saved to a phone wallet, then scanned at the register or entered online at checkout.
Yes, both in store and online. Michaels does not publish a cap on how many cards you can combine on a single purchase.
No. Michaels gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any purchase.
Yes. Michaels has a business gift-card program with volume pricing and custom denominations. Contact the corporate gift-card team to order.
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value depending on demand.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.