Can American Express Giftcards be used online?
According to their site, anywhere American Express is accepted, these giftcards can be used. The site has a fine-print disclaimer though: “Some restrictions on merchant acceptance will apply to the Gift Card. The Gift Card is not for use at airline, hotel, car rental, telecom, or ATMs. It cannot be used outside of the U.S. Additional restrictions apply. See terms and conditions.” The terms and conditions state: “The Gift Card is a prepaid payment device that comes with a set dollar value that is printed on the front of the Gift Card. It is not a credit card, charge card or debit card. The Gift Card can be used at retailers, restaurants, amusement parks, sporting events, movie and other theaters, spas, salons and certain other merchants that are located in the United States and that accept the American Express Card, including mail order, online and brick and mortar establishments. A location where the Gift Card can be used is referred to in these Terms and Conditions as a “Merchant.” Th
