How SwapCard Works
Trading gift cards has never been easier. Follow these six simple steps to turn your unused cards into ones you'll actually use.
Upload Your Gift Card
Got an unused gift card lying around? Upload it to SwapCard. Enter the brand, balance, and card code — our secure system encrypts your code and holds it safely until you're ready to trade.
Browse the Marketplace
Explore hundreds of gift cards from brands you love. Filter by brand, balance, or price to find the perfect match. Browse verified cards from trusted traders with ratings and reviews you can count on.
Request a Trade
Found a card you want? Send a trade request to the seller. They'll review your offer and accept if it's a good match. No back-and-forth haggling — just a simple, straightforward swap.
Pay the Security Deposit
Both parties pay a refundable $2.00 platform fee plus a small deposit (based on the card's value). This protects both sides during the trade. Your deposit is fully refunded once the trade completes successfully.
Exchange Codes
Once both payments are confirmed, the codes are exchanged simultaneously. Each trader receives the other's gift card code securely through our encrypted platform. No risk of one party running off with the code.
Confirm & Get Refunded
After verifying that the received gift card works and has the correct balance, confirm the trade. Your security deposit is automatically refunded, and you can leave a rating for your trading partner. Done!
Safe, Secure Trading
Every trade on SwapCard is protected by our escrow system and refundable security deposits. Both parties must pay before cards are exchanged, and funds are held securely until the trade is confirmed. If anything goes wrong, our dispute resolution team has your back.
Ready to Start Trading?
Join thousands of users who are keeping more of their gift card value with SwapCard.