Redeem guide

How to Redeem an Airbnb Gift Card

Q: How do I redeem an Airbnb gift card?

Go to airbnb.com/gift, sign in to your Airbnb account, enter the gift card code and PIN, and select Redeem gift card . The balance loads onto your account as travel credit and is applied automatically the next time you book an eligible stay or Experience.

Q: Where do I enter my Airbnb gift card code?

At airbnb.com/gift after you sign in, or by choosing Redeem a gift card from your profile menu — on the website or in the Airbnb app. Both routes open the same redemption screen where you enter the code and PIN.

Q: Why won't my Airbnb gift card redeem?

The most common cause is a currency mismatch — the card’s currency must match the country your account is set to, and an account can hold only one gift card currency. Other causes are a typo in the code or PIN, or a code that has already been redeemed. The troubleshooting section above covers each fix.

Q: Can I use an Airbnb gift card in another country or currency?

Only if it matches your account. Airbnb ties your gift card balance to a single currency that has to line up with your country of residence, so a card issued in a different country’s currency won’t redeem. Buy the card in the currency your account is set to.

Q: Do Airbnb gift cards expire?

No. Airbnb gift cards never expire — whether the balance is still on the card or has been loaded to your account. It stays available until you spend it on a booking.

Q: Why does Airbnb still ask for a card if my gift card covers the booking?

Airbnb requires a payment method on file even when your gift card balance covers the full amount. Your gift card credit is applied first, and the card on file is only charged if there is a balance left to pay after the credit runs out.

Q: Can I use an Airbnb gift card for Experiences?

Usually yes, alongside stays — but gift cards purchased in the European Economic Area or Switzerland are limited to stays only and cannot be applied to Experiences. The balance always applies automatically at checkout for eligible bookings.

Add travel credit at airbnb.com/gift — and how to clear a currency or country error

An Airbnb gift card loads travel credit straight onto your account. Redeem it at airbnb.com/gift in any browser, and the balance applies to your next eligible booking automatically.

Code format

gift card code and PIN

Enter both parts exactly as shown on your card.

Jump to redeem steps

Add Travel Credit With Your Airbnb Gift Card

To redeem an Airbnb gift card, go to airbnb.com/gift, sign in to your Airbnb account, and enter the gift card code and PIN. The balance loads onto your account as travel credit and applies automatically to your next eligible stay or Experience at checkout.

Redeem Your Airbnb Gift Card on the Web

Airbnb gift cards redeem on the web at airbnb.com/gift, which works in a desktop browser or on your phone. The credit loads straight onto your Airbnb account, so you enter the code once and then forget about it — Airbnb applies the balance for you at checkout.

On the Web (airbnb.com/gift)

This is the place to add a gift card to your account, and you can do it from any browser before or while you plan a trip.

Go to airbnb.com/gift and sign in to your Airbnb account, or create one if you don’t have it yet.
Follow the prompts to enter your gift card code and PIN.
Select Redeem gift card to load the balance onto your account.

Sign in to the account you actually book with — the credit attaches to that account, and Airbnb keeps your gift card balance in a single currency that has to match your country of residence. You can reach the same screen from the profile menu in the Airbnb app if you prefer to redeem on your phone.

What an Airbnb Gift Card Balance Pays For

Once the credit is on your account, it spends like Airbnb cash. Use it toward most stays and Experiences worldwide, and the balance is applied automatically when you book — there is no coupon to paste and no code to re-enter each time.

A few limits are worth knowing up front. Gift cards bought in the European Economic Area or Switzerland can be used for stays only, not Experiences. Credit can’t be applied to Resolution Center charges or collections, it can’t be converted back to cash or moved to another account, and you can’t switch payment methods once a reservation is confirmed.

Use it for: most stays and Experiences worldwide (stays only on European and Swiss cards).
Won’t work for: Resolution Center charges, cash withdrawals, or transfers to another account.

Why Your Airbnb Gift Card Isn’t Working

Most Airbnb gift card problems trace back to currency and country rules rather than the code itself. Match your issue to the item below before contacting Airbnb support.

Your gift card currency doesn’t match your account

Airbnb keeps a single gift card currency per account, and that currency has to line up with your country of residence. A card issued in another country’s currency won’t redeem, and you can’t hold two gift card currencies at once. If you have moved countries since opening your account, a card in your old currency may be blocked — buy the card in the currency that matches the country your account is set to.

“Invalid code” or “already redeemed”

Re-enter the code and PIN exactly as delivered, with no extra spaces, and watch for look-alike characters. An “already redeemed” message means the code has been applied to an account once already. If you bought the card from MyGiftCardSupply and have not redeemed it yourself, contact MyGiftCardSupply support with your order number for a replacement.

Airbnb still asks for a payment method at checkout

This is expected, not an error. Airbnb requires a valid payment method on file even when your gift card balance covers the full booking. The credit is still applied first — the card on file is only charged if there is a remainder after the gift card balance runs out.

Your card was bought in Europe and won’t book an Experience

Gift cards purchased in the European Economic Area or Switzerland are limited to stays and cannot be used for Experiences. Apply that balance to an accommodation booking, or use a different payment method for the Experience.

Where to Buy an Airbnb Gift Card Online

Travelers usually come back for another Airbnb gift card to top up credit before a trip, to gift a stay to someone else, or to pay when a local card isn’t accepted at checkout. Loading credit ahead of time also makes it easy to set a travel budget you won’t overshoot.

Buy an Airbnb gift card online from MyGiftCardSupply — the code is delivered by email, so you can redeem it at airbnb.com/gift the same day and book right away. Choose the currency that matches the country your Airbnb account is set to, so the balance loads without a currency error.

Sources

Airbnb Help — Redeeming your Airbnb gift card, Airbnb Help — How gift cards work, Airbnb Help — Buying an Airbnb gift card, airbnb.com/gift.