Etsy is an online marketplace that specializes in handmade, vintage, and unique items. Etsy, which is similar to other online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay, was founded in 2005. Since then, it has become a popular shopping destination for people looking for unique and vintage items that are not available in traditional stores.
Currently headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy has been successful in connecting buyers and sellers from all over the world. Some of the popular product categories that you can shop for on Etsy include bags, jewellery, clothing, bags, furniture, home décor, art, toys, and crafting supplies. According to Etsy’s terms, sellers who are describing and selling items marked as “vintage” must be at least 20 years old. And every seller has to pay a fee of $0.20 to list their goods on the platform.
As of December 2022, Etsy’s marketplace had over 100 million items for sale, thereby connecting 95.1 million buyers with 7.5 million sellers. Among many reasons why Etsy has seen a huge leap in its customer base over the years is owing to the fact that customers can directly buy from sellers without an involvement of middleman. Plus, customers know where their products are coming from, allowing full transparency between buyers and sellers.
About Etsy Gift Cards
Etsy gift cards has been a convenient gift alternative for years as it gives people the power of choice. They are available in different denominations and can be sent over in a flash.
Before you decide to purchase an Etsy gift card, do note that the supported payment methods on the platform include debit and credit cards from major vendors (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, and Discover). Alternative payment options include PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Klarna Financing.
Since Etsy gift cards can only be purchased from their official website and not from anywhere else, good deals or discounts are hard to come by. However, you should not lose hope as they have several offers during the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday shopping periods. So, make sure to keep an eye out.
How to Buy Etsy Gift Cards Online?
If you are planning to gift someone special, then there is no better way to do it than gifting an Etsy gift card. To purchase one today, follow the recommended steps provided below.
- Start the gift card buying process by first heading over to the official website here. Proceed to either sign in to your account or create a new one.
- Once signed in, scroll down to the bottom of the web page and click on “Gift Cards”.
- A new web page will open where you will have to provide relevant information, which will include your name, the name of the recipient, and the gift card amount. Gift card denominations are available in $25, $50, $100, and $250.
- In the subsequent step, you will have to select your delivery method for the gift card. You can either choose delivery via email, where the gift card will be sent to the email address of the recipient. Or you can decide to choose delivery via the “printable” method, where the gift card will be emailed to you and you can proceed to print it and hand it over to the recipient in person.
- Once you have selected your desired option, click on “Add to Cart”.
- After that, you have to select “Proceed To Checkout” and complete the transaction online.
Additionally, when you are buying an Etsy gift card, ensure that the “To” and “From” fields in the gift card must be more than 25 characters in length. Also, the message to the recipient should be no more than 5 lines in length. Lastly, make sure that you do not include any emojis or special characters in any of the above-mentioned texts.
How to Redeem Etsy Gift Cards Online?
There are two ways to redeem an Etsy gift card, depending on the method of delivery. So, make sure you follow the correct steps for each process below.
When redeeming gift cards received over email:
- Begin the redemption process by first opening your email inbox. Then proceed to open the email from Etsy containing your gift card. The sender will be “noreply@etsy.com”.
- After opening the email, click on “Redeem Now,” which will take you to the official Etsy website, where you will have to either sign in or create a new account.
- Once done, click on “Apply,” and your gift card will be added to your account seamlessly.
When redeeming a printed gift card:
- First, you need to visit the official website here and sign in to your account (or create a new one).
- Once signed in, scroll down to the bottom of the web page and select “Gift Cards > Redeeming A Gift Card?”.
- Enter the 16-character code inscribed on the gift card and select “Apply Now”. The gift card balance will eventually be added to your Etsy account balance.
Do keep in mind that each Etsy gift card comes with an expiration date (typically four years from the date of purchase), so ensure that you redeem it before the gift card expires.
