Selling gift cards for cash

If you want to turn unused gift cards into cash, I’d start with a reputable gift card resale marketplace that lets you sell your balance for a cash payout rather than exchange it for another gift card.

My recommendation is to compare CardCash and Raise first, then check whether a marketplace that specializes in selling gift cards for cash offers a better payout for your specific brand.

The best option depends on three things:

• How much cash you’ll receive: Some sites pay less than the card’s face value.
• How you get paid: Bank transfer, PayPal, check, or another method, depending on the service.
• How quickly you get paid: An instant offer may pay less than a marketplace sale.

Best gift card exchange websites to try

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1. CardCash

(Best overall starting point)

Buys eligible gift cards directly, so you don't have to wait for another person to buy your listing. Advertises payouts of up to 92% of card value, although actual offers vary by brand. Payment options include PayPal, ACH and check.www.cardcash.com+1

Sell your gift cards at CardCash

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2. GCX

A marketplace-style alternative worth checking if its seller service is available to you. Its published help page describes a 15% commission on completed sales, with ACH and PayPal payouts. Confirm that you can currently list your card before relying on it.help.raise.com+1

GCX seller fee information

How much cash could you get?

These are illustrative amounts, not live quotes.

My advice: get a quote from CardCash first and compare any other legitimate offer before accepting. Never pay an upfront fee to a stranger or send a gift card's code to an individual buyer outside a protected transaction.

Let me narrow it down for you

What gift cards do you have? The brand makes a big difference in how much cash you'll receive.

1. Gift card brands

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2. Total balance

Under $50

$50–$100

$100–$500

Over $500

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3. What's most important?

Get the most cash possible

Get paid as quickly as possible

The easiest, safest process

[Find my best exchange option]

When looking to trade unused gift cards for cash, your options generally fall into two categories: direct-buy websites (which give you an instant quote and payout) and peer-to-peer marketplaces (where you set your own price).[finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/articles/best-places-sell-gift-cards-131332839.html)

The top-rated and most established platforms for exchanging gift cards include:

• CardCash (Best Overall / Most Popular)
  • How it works: You enter the retailer and balance on their CardCash site to get an instant offer. If you accept, you can get paid via PayPal, ACH/direct deposit, check, or trade it for a different brand of gift card (often getting a higher value if you trade rather than take pure cash).
  • Typical Payout: Generally 70% to 90% of the card’s face value, depending on how in-demand the brand is.
  • Processing Time: Usually 1–3 business days after approval.[finance.yahoo.com](https://choosefi.com/review/how-to-sell-gift-cards)[[2](https://choosefi.com/review/how-to-sell-gift-cards)](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/articles/best-places-sell-gift-cards-131332839.html)
• GiftCash (Best for High-Value / Major Brands)
  • How it works: A very straightforward platform where you plug in your brand and balance for an instant offer. They specialize in higher-value cards and major retailers.
  • Typical Payout: Varies by brand, but competitive for mainstream stores. Note that they have a minimum card value requirement (usually $25+).
  • Processing Time: Varies, though checking user feedback emphasizes that processing times can fluctuate depending on verification protocols.[finance.yahoo.com](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/giftcash.com)
• Peer-to-Peer Marketplaces like eBay (Best Return on Popular Brands)
  • How it works: Instead of selling to a middleman website at a steep discount, you list your gift card directly on eBay.
  • Typical Payout: Often closest to face value (minus eBay's standard selling fees) if it’s a high-demand retailer like Amazon, Walmart, or Apple.
  • Processing Time: Depends on when it sells and when the buyer confirms receipt, but yields a higher overall return.
• Specialty Platforms (e.g., Gameflip) (Best for Gaming Cards)
  • How it works: If you are trying to offload gift cards for digital ecosystems like Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, or Nintendo, a specialized gaming marketplace like Gameflip often connects you directly with eager gamers faster than a general cash-out site.[finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/articles/best-places-sell-gift-cards-131332839.html)

Pro-Tips Before You Sell:

• Expect a discount: No legitimate site will give you 100% face value for cash; they have to turn a profit by reselling the card at a minor discount.[finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/articles/best-places-sell-gift-cards-131332839.html)
• Opt for store trade-ins: If you are willing to trade your unwanted Target card for, say, an Amazon or Walmart card via CardCash, you'll usually get a higher percentage back than if you ask for a direct PayPal/check payout.[finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/articles/best-places-sell-gift-cards-131332839.html)

If you let me know the specific retailer/brand of the gift card and how much it's worth , I can give you a better idea of what kind of payout percentage or site works best!