What a Zappos gift card gets you
Zappos is owned by Amazon, but a Zappos gift card is its own currency — it spends only on zappos.com and the Zappos app, not on Amazon.com, and an Amazon card doesn't work at Zappos either. The card covers the full catalog: shoes, clothing, handbags, watches, eyewear, and accessories across the brands Zappos stocks. 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. Zappos's standard free shipping and 365-day return window apply to gift-card-funded orders the same as any other payment.
one format:
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable at checkout on zappos.com by entering the code. $10 to $1,000 per card via zappos.com; $10 to $500 via Dyme.
You can apply more than one Zappos gift card to a single order at checkout, and any remaining order total is charged to your credit or debit card.
Where to buy: three channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DymeBest for Miles | E-gift only | $10 – $500 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Zappos.com | E-gift only | $10 – $1,000 | Instant / scheduled | None | — |
| Secondary marketplaces Raise, CardCash | Digital code | Varies by listing | Minutes to hours | Occasional, a few percent below face | — |
Secondary-market pricing and availability rotate by demand. Verify the balance before you redeem.
Can I get a Zappos gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme and not from Zappos directly. Dyme sells Zappos 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 that do exist are limited:
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Zappos gift cards from third parties occasionally list a few percent below face value, though supply is thinner than for mass retailers. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers sometimes list cards with partial balances.
- Zappos seasonal promotions. Zappos runs occasional sitewide sales and clearance events on zappos.com, but these typically discount merchandise rather than the gift cards themselves. The saving shows up when you redeem the card against sale-priced items.
- Amazon-side promotions. Because Zappos is an Amazon company, broader Amazon promotional events sometimes coincide with Zappos sales, but Zappos gift-card SKUs are generally excluded from direct discounting.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card plus Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Zappos 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.
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 and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Zappos e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Zappos brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and the recipient redeems the code at checkout on zappos.com.
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 zappos.com
- Go to zappos.com and open the gift cards page.
- Choose the amount and a design, then add the recipient's email and an optional message. You can send it immediately or schedule a delivery date.
- Add to cart and check out. Zappos does not run a member discount on gift cards.
Designs and personalization
Zappos e-gift cards offer a small set of digital designs, including general and seasonal options such as birthday and holiday themes.
You can add a personal message and choose the delivery date at checkout. The recipient sees your name, your message, and the chosen design in the delivery email.
There is no physical or co-branded card option for individual purchase. For bulk orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. The recipient redeems the code at checkout on zappos.com.
- E-gift via zappos.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email, or on a scheduled date you pick at checkout.
Zappos and Dyme both deliver digitally. There is no physical Zappos gift card to mail or pick up in a store.
Corporate and bulk buying
Zappos offers bulk and corporate gift-card ordering for businesses that want to send cards to employees or clients in volume. Custom quantities and consolidated invoicing are handled through Zappos's corporate gift-card team. Contact Zappos customer service to start a bulk order.
Frequently asked questions
On zappos.com and the Zappos mobile app for shoes, clothing, handbags, watches, eyewear, and accessories. Zappos gift cards do not work on Amazon.com, and an Amazon gift card does not work on Zappos, even though Zappos is an Amazon company.
Through zappos.com, $10 to $1,000 in set increments. Through Dyme, $10 to $500. All amounts are loaded onto a digital e-gift card; there is no physical Zappos card.
No. Zappos gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until you redeem it.
No. Zappos issues e-gift cards only, delivered by email. There is no physical card to mail or buy in a store, because Zappos has no retail locations.
Yes. Apply the gift card code to your Zappos account or view it during checkout to see the current balance. Zappos customer service can also confirm a balance if you have the code.
Yes. You can apply multiple Zappos gift card codes to a single order at checkout. If the order total exceeds the combined card balances, the remainder is charged to your credit or debit card.
No. Zappos gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to a future order. Merchandise bought with a gift card follows Zappos's standard 365-day return policy.
Any remaining balance stays on the gift card for a future order. Zappos gift cards do not need to be spent in a single transaction, and the leftover amount never expires.
Yes. Zappos handles bulk and corporate gift-card orders for businesses through its corporate gift-card team, with custom quantities and consolidated invoicing. Contact Zappos customer service to set one up.
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value based on demand. List the card with its code and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes when sent immediately, or on the scheduled date you choose at checkout. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery, so check there if you don't see it arrive.