American Express Gift Card - $50 + $5 Fee
$55.00
Value$50 + $5 Purchase Fee
Delivery MethodMAIL
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Guests are saying
The American Express gift card has received significant criticism from guests due to issues with fraud protection and functionality. Many guests reported being scammed after entering their information on fraudulent websites, leading to lost funds and denied claims. Additionally, guests expressed frustration over the card's inability to work for online purchases and the lack of support from both American Express and the retailer. Guests recommend caution when using this product.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
1.5 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews
7% would recommend
14 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 August, 2026
$500 Stolen Through Fraud, Reported but Claim Denied
Extremely disappointed with American Express and the lack of protection provided for their gift cards. I received a $500 American Express gift card and accidentally entered a URL with one letter missing while attempting to access the card website. The website I landed on was a fraudulent site designed to look almost identical to the legitimate website. Believing I was on the correct site, I entered the gift card information. Shortly afterward, I realized what had happened and discovered that the funds had been fraudulently taken. What is most upsetting is that I contacted American Express within approximately 30 minutes of the fraud occurring and immediately reported the transaction as unauthorized. I explained exactly what happened and did everything I reasonably could to report the theft as quickly as possible. Despite this, my fraud claim was ultimately DENIED, and I am now out the entire $500. I understand that American Express did not create the fraudulent website, but when a scam website can so closely imitate the legitimate gift card website and criminals can drain a card almost immediately, I believe there should be better safeguards and fraud protections in place for consumers, especially when the fraud is reported almost immediately. What more is a customer reasonably supposed to do? I recognized the fraud, contacted American Express within roughly half an hour, reported the unauthorized transaction, and still received no protection. A company as large and established as American Express should have stronger procedures for situations like this. Consumers purchase and receive these gift cards because they recognize and trust the American Express name. I certainly did not expect that if my card information was stolen through a convincing phishing website and I reported it almost immediately, I could still lose every dollar with apparently no meaningful recourse. $500 gone. Fraud reported within approximately 30 minutes. Claim denied. Based on my experience, I would never purchase or recommend an American Express gift card. If you receive one, be extremely careful when accessing the website because if your card information is compromised, you may discover that the protection you expected from the American Express name simply isn't there.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 February, 2026
NEVER buy this
scam. i literally work for Target and just got scammed lol this is insane
From Target Gift Card team
We apologize for the inconvenience. Our team works quickly to investigate each claim and resolve them as soon as possible. Please contact our team at 1-877-867-4873 to request a replacement card.
8 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 February, 2026
Scam
Purchased this gift card as a gift, the cards are easily hacked and No help is offered.
From Target Gift Card team
We apologize for the inconvenience. Our team works quickly to investigate each claim and resolve them as soon as possible. Please contact our team at 1-877-867-4873 to request a replacement card.
8 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
16 October, 2025Verified purchase
better than visa ones
it woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooorks fine fine fine fine, fine, fine and did i mention it works fine and better than visa?
From Target Gift Card team
Thank you for taking the time to reply and share your positive experience. We appreciate hearing from our customers.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
11 August, 2025Verified purchase
Scam American Express Gift card from Target
I was scammed on the American Express Gift Card, I purchased from Target and they won't take responsibility. they gave me the number to call but that is phony number also. total $250 + $5/ea($20) $270
From Target Gift Card team
We apologize for the inconvenience. Live support is available 24 hours a day at 1-877-867-4873. One of our Gift Card Specialists will be happy to escalate this issue to our research team for further review.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 July, 2025
huge scam
I bought this card to originally make some online purchases, when I notice, it's a huge scam, the card keeps declining, even though I put the right info in! The worst part, is that I can't return it. I tried before, but not even CLOSED cards can be used. I checked the balance online it says it has a $50 balance, but it doesn't do dog poop.
From Target Gift Card team
We're sorry you're having trouble using your card. The gift card is accepted anywhere Visa is accepted. However, some retailers may have unique limitations in place. If you've tried using the card at a number of different locations and it still isn't working, please call us at 1-877-867-4873.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 July, 2025Verified purchase
Stolen
Someone hacked the gift card
From Target Gift Card team
We regret to hear about the problem with your card. Please contact our team at 1-877-867-4873 to request a replacement card.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 June, 2025Verified purchase
DISREPUTABLE card issuer!!!
NOT Target's fault, unless you consider the fact that they are selling scam cards from what should be a reputable company. I made the misake of grabbing this lie of a gift card when I had intended on purchasing a VISA for my son. Where the CVV should be on the front, it appears to have been scratched off and the center of the bar code in the back is missing, like the one pictured in another review. We can not even get through the automated customer service line without a CVV. Please stop selling these, Target, or hold your vendors accountable!
From Target Gift Card team
We regret to hear about the problem with your card. Please contact our team at 1-877-867-4873 to request a replacement card.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 May, 2025
Scam Card
Bought this today and was going use to buy o line products but when I opened the packaging, the three digit and four digit were both scratched! I thought I did something wrong when opening the card package but the scratch was permanent. I doubt I'll get my money back. TARGET, you need to take down the cards off the shelves now!
From Target Gift Card team
We're sorry to hear that your gift card had some digits missing on the front. Please contact our GC team at 1-877-867-4873 to begin the replacement process.
1 year ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 February, 2025
SCAM
I got two of these for my birthday and the security code on BOTH of them were scratched off. Tried to swipe it at a gas station and both had no funds on it! SCAMMED!
From Target Gift Card team
Sorry to hear about the issues with your gift card. Please be sure to contact customer service for help. In addition, you can go to www.mybalancenow.com for more information.
2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
30 November, 2024Verified purchase
Worst purchase
It doesn't work, worst customer service, they said they will send a replacement, but it's not true, can't use it to do purchases online and also in stores, I wasted my money and still the extra pay fee for the gift card and not getting a refund. I I have to rate this card I will give minus zero start because is the worst.
From Target Gift Card team
We are always looking for ways to improve our products, so we appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to reach out again if there is anything else we can do for you. Live support is available 24 hours a day at 1-877-867-4873. To report a problem or track an existing case, please go to www.mybalancenow.com.
2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
27 October, 2024Verified purchase
Bad customer service
Doesn’t work where it suppose to and no help provided
From Target Gift Card team
We're sorry you're having trouble using your card. The gift card is accepted anywhere Visa is accepted. However, some retailers may have unique limitations in place. Please be sure that your card balance is higher than your purchase total. In some cases, there may be a temporary hold to include any overages, like tipping, that would temporarily increase your transaction total. If you've tried using the card at a number of different locations and it still isn't working, please call us at 1-877-867-4873. To learn more about your card please go to www.mybalancenow.com.
2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 September, 2024Verified purchase
Do NOT buy
Purchased this as a gift and it did not work. Target does not give refunds and the American Express kept saying they would send a replacement and they did not. They said they would activate it and they have not.
From Target Gift Card team
Thank you for contacting us about the issue you are having with your gift card. We are happy to help resolve this matter. Please contact our Gift Card Team at 1-877-867-4873 and one of our specialists will be happy to assist you further. Live support is available 24 hours a day. In addition, you can go to www.mybalancenow.com to report a problem or for more information.
2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 April, 2024Verified purchase
useless
does not work wasted 50 dollars, no online stores will take this as a form of payment even though it says it's easy to use online.
From Target Gift Card team
We're sorry to hear that you are having problems with your card. Our GC team can be reached 24/7 at 1-877-867-4873. A Gift Card Specialist will be happy to escalate this to our research department for further review. To learn more about your card please go to www.mybalancenow.com.
3 years ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
12 January, 2024Verified purchase
Do Not Buy Target Amex eGift Cards!
Purchased one of these cards for online purchases. After it was declined twice with no explanation, I called Target who will not provide a refund, nor will they support the card after the sale. American Express claims that though the purchase was declined, the 10 cent hold placed on the card will prevent me from using it for 8 days until the hold is released. This card is useless and will tie up your funds. Keep your money! Avoid this at all cost!
From Target Gift Card team
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. If you continue having issues using your card, please contact the number on the back of the card and a customer service representative will be able to help.
3 years ago