If a loved one has gifted you a Flipkart Electronic Gift Voucher, or you've bought it for easier checkout on Flipkart, or even won it by participating in the many contests, there’s always more shopping to be done! What’s more, you can now purchase Flipkart EGVs off the shelves at our physical partner stores across the country. Want to make the best use of your Gift Card? Here’s all you need to know about using your Flipkart EGV.
If you’ve played the many Flipkart contests and won or if a loved one has been feeling a little too generous, you probably have a Flipkart Electronic Gift Voucher (or two!) to spend. Wondering how to redeem it? Here’s everything you need to know about using Flipkart EGVs.
What makes Flipkart EGVs so exciting?
In a nutshell, EGVs or Flipkart Gift Cards are similar to vouchers that you redeem at a store. For instance, if you have won a gift card worth ₹500, you can shop worth ₹500 and use Flipkart EGVs to pay.
A Flipkart Gift Card is a prepaid store of value account that can be used to purchase products across Flipkart. You could choose to use it as a Gifting option on special occasions or as a token of love and appreciation.
Moreover, if you wish to do so, you can use it as a payment instrument like a wallet for quick and easy check-out.
How can I buy Flipkart Gift Cards?
Apart from winning or being given a Flipkart EGV, you visit the Flipkart Gift Card store online or walk into any one of our physical partner stores to buy it off the shelf across 9000+ locations across the country.
For added usability and convenience, Flipkart Gift Cards or EGVs are now also available in Dynamic Denominations, which means customers can purchase EGVs for customized denominations in addition to the predefined denominations. The custom denomination can range from Rs 25 to Rs 10,000.
The Gift Card Store has a collection of Flipkart Gift Cards with thematic options for various occasions. They are available in both physical and digital forms for occasions like Valentines Day, Fathers Day, Wedding Anniversary, Birthdays and more.
The Gift Card Store on Flipkart also showcases over 120 gift cards from prominent brands and stores in denominations of your choice and convenience.
Winner takes all — how you can use Flipkart Gift Cards
If you’re holding on to your Flipkart EGVs wondering how you can put them to good use, it’s simple. All you have to do is log on to Flipkart, select the items you want to buy and add them to your cart. Then, click on ‘Proceed to Pay’, as you usually would. Instead of selecting Cash on Delivery or Net Banking as your payment option, click on ‘Pay by Gift Card’. Flipkart EGVs carry a 16-digit card number, just like your debit/credit card, and a 6-digit pin. You’ll find both these numbers in an email with the EGV details. Simply enter them to pay for your order.
If your total exceeds the Flipkart EGVs value, simply pay the balance via a payment method of your choice. It’s as easy as that.
Got a lot of Flipkart EGVs? Here’s how to keep track of them
So you got lucky and ended up with multiple Flipkart EGVs! That’s good news. If you want to make one big purchase using the multiple vouchers, you absolutely can.
If you want to use up all your Flipkart EGVs, simply click on the Top Left Menu, click on My Accounts, scroll down and click on My Cards & Wallet and Add Flipkart Gift Card. Check your Flipkart EGVs email for the Gift Card Number and Gift Card PIN, enter the details, click Apply , and you’re done!
Now that you’ve added your Gift Card to your wallet, simple use this payment method the next time you purchase something on Flipkart.
Use one Flipkart EGVs for multiple purchases
If your Flipkart EGV is worth ₹500 and you only want to buy a perfume worth ₹300, for example, don’t fret. You don’t have to spend it all in one go. Your balance of ₹200 is safe and secure. Similarly, if you place an order and cancel it, the amount goes straight back to your Flipkart Gift Card.
Check your Flipkart EGV balance
You can check your Gift Card balance at any time by following the below steps:
1) If Gift Cards already added to wallet:
Go to My Accounts > My Cards & Wallet > View details
2) If Gift Cards are not added to wallet yet:
click on ‘flipkart.com/rv/egv‘ -> Go to ‘Have a Flipkart Gift Card’ -> enter your Card number and PIN.
You will now be able to see the balance amount that you can spend.
You have up to 12 months from the date that the Flipkart Gift Cards were issued to curate your cart and shop some more. So log on to Flipkart and shop to your heart’s content, guilt-free!
Read the updated FAQ on Flipkart Electronic Gift Vouchers
