🎁 Gift Card Basics
Book Articles for Beginners
Chapter 1: What is a gift card?
A gift card is a pre-loaded card
that can be used to purchase goods or digital content from certain services or online stores.
example:
Google Play gift cards
Amazon gift cards
Apple Gift Card
Steam Gift Cards
Simply put,
it's a **pay now, use later card**.
Chapter 2: Why use gift cards?
Reasons to use gift cards:
Perfect as a gift,
it's a safe alternative to cash.
It is also convenient for students and beginners who do not need a credit card .
No need to enter highly secure banking information.Easy online payments
can be used for apps, games, music, etc.
Chapter 3: Types of Gift Cards
There are two main types of gift cards:
① Physical Gift Card
Purchase in store
Scratch the back to reveal the code
② Digital card (E-Gift Card)
Receive via email or app
The code will be sent directly to you
Both are used in the same way.
Chapter 4: How to Use a Gift Card
Basic flow:
Buy or receive a gift card
Check your Redeem Code
Enter the code on the official website or app
The balance will be added to your account
Purchase items with your balance
*Once used, the code cannot be reused.
Chapter 5: What is Redeem?
A redeem is
when you enter a code to add balance to your account .
example:
Google Play → Redeem code
Amazon → Add to gift card balance
After redemption, the code will be invalid.
Chapter 6: Common Beginner Mistakes
Enter the code on the fake website
Teach others the code
Being tricked by "free gift cards"
Share a photo of your code
Do not check expiration date
These are very dangerous.
Chapter 7: Important points for safe use
✔ Only use official websites and apps
✔ Never show your code to others
✔ Don't click on suspicious links
✔ Be suspicious of offers that seem too good to be true
✔ Save your purchase history and emails
Chapter 8: Advice for Students
Gift cards are not "free money"
Use it only for what you need
If you are in trouble, talk to an adult or someone you trust.
Gift cards can be very useful if used correctly.
summary
Gift cards are
a safe and easy digital payment method .
The key points are:
Understand, pay attention, and use correctly
If you follow these three rules, you can use it with confidence.