How to Sell Gift Cards for Crypto in 2026

The complete step-by-step guide to converting unused gift cards into BTC, USDT, SOL and other cryptos — safely and in about an hour.

Why sell your gift cards?

Billions of dollars in gift cards go unused every year. If you received a card for a store you never shop at, selling it recovers most of its value — and getting paid in crypto means it works from anywhere in the world, with no bank account required.

Direct platform vs. P2P marketplaces

On P2P marketplaces you list your card, wait for a buyer, negotiate, and hope the buyer doesn’t reverse the payment after redeeming your code. Selling directly to a platform flips that: the platform is the buyer, the price is fixed upfront, and there’s nobody to negotiate with or get scammed by.

Step-by-step: selling on CardLuna

1. 1. Get your quote — pick the brand and enter the face value on the sell page. The fixed rate and exact payout are shown instantly.
2. 2. Choose your payout — select one of 10 cryptos (USDT on TRC20 and SOL have the lowest fees) and paste your wallet address.
3. 3. Submit the code — it goes straight to the verification team over a private channel.
4. 4. Get paid — verification usually takes under an hour, then the crypto is sent to your wallet with an email confirmation.

What rates should you expect?

• Financial cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex): 89–91% — the highest rates
• Big retail & tech (Amazon, Apple, Walmart): 86–89%
• Gaming & entertainment (Steam, PlayStation, Netflix): 85–87%
• Dining & regional brands: 80–85%

Every brand’s exact rate is listed on its brand page — the rate is locked before you submit anything.

Tips before you sell

• Check the card balance yourself first — cards with partial balances fail verification.
• Double-check your wallet address and network. Crypto payouts can’t be reversed.
• Don’t redeem, screenshot-share or resell the code after submitting it.
• Use a low-fee payout network (TRC20, Solana, TON) to keep the full amount.

Frequently asked questions