How to check your Spotify gift card balance
How to check your Spotify gift card balance on the official site, by phone or in store — plus activation, fees, expiry and scams to avoid.
Quick answer: Check your Spotify gift card balance online at spotify.com. You will need: Spotify account; PIN from back of card or receipt. Enter the card number and PIN only on spotify.com.
What you need
- Spotify account
- PIN from back of card or receipt
Check your Spotify gift card balance online
- Spotify can't check a card before it's redeemed.
- Log in at spotify.com/redeem and enter the PIN.
- Click Redeem. The card covers your Premium payments starting on your next billing date.
- Check your remaining Premium time on your subscription page.
Other ways to check the balance
- On your receipt: the balance remaining after each purchase is usually printed on the receipt.
Activating a Spotify gift card
Activated at purchase.
Fees and expiry
Spotify says its cards don't expire and no inactivity or service fees apply.
Where to buy Spotify gift cards
retailers.
Tips
- The card's country must match your account's country.
- It covers standalone Premium months at full price only.
Spotify gift card FAQs
How do I check my Spotify gift card balance?
You can check it online at spotify.com. You will usually need spotify account and pin from back of card or receipt.
How do I activate a Spotify gift card?
Activated at purchase.
Do Spotify gift cards expire or have fees?
Spotify says its cards don't expire and no inactivity or service fees apply.
Is it safe to use a third-party gift card balance checker?
Avoid them. Enter your card number and PIN only on spotify.com, in its official app, or in store. Third-party checkers can capture the numbers and drain the card.
What should I do if my Spotify gift card has a zero balance I didn't spend?
Contact Spotify customer service straight away with the card, the receipt and the purchase details. Card-draining fraud — where numbers are copied before the card is sold — is common; the sooner you report it the better the chance of recovery.
Can I get cash back for a small remaining balance?
Sometimes. Several US states require cash back for small balances — California, for example, for balances under $15 (raised from $10 in April 2026) — and some Canadian provinces have similar rules. Ask at the till or contact the brand.
Sources: support.spotify.com · www.spotify.com.