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How to check your Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card balance

How to check your Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card balance on the official site, by phone or in store — plus activation, fees, expiry and scams to avoid.

By the CreditCardCompare editorial team · Updated · Checked against timhortons.ca

Quick answer: Check your Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card balance in the Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) app, by phone (1-866-846-2273) or at any Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) checkout. You will need: card number. Enter the card number and PIN only on timhortons.ca.

Official balance checktimhortons.ca Ways to check: App · Phone · In store · On receipt Phone: 1-866-846-2273
Enter your card number and PIN only on timhortons.ca. Third-party "balance checkers" and anyone asking you to read out gift card numbers are the most common ways gift cards get drained.
Person holding white gift card — checking a Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card balance
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What you need

  • Card number

Check your Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card balance online

  1. If the card is in the Tim Hortons app, tap Scan, then the Payment methods icon at the top right.
  2. If it isn't in the app, call 1-866-TIMCARD (1-866-846-2273).
  3. Or ask at the front counter of a participating restaurant.
  4. Your remaining balance is printed on receipts.

Other ways to check the balance

  • By phone: call 1-866-846-2273 and enter the card number when prompted.
  • In store: ask a cashier or customer-service desk at any Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) location to check it.
  • In the app: add the card to your Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) account in the official app to see the balance any time.
  • On your receipt: the balance remaining after each purchase is usually printed on the receipt.

Activating a Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card

Activated at purchase.

Fees and expiry

See the Tims Gift Card terms.

Where to buy Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift cards

Tim Hortons restaurants.

Tips

  • Adding the card to your Tims Rewards account protects the balance.

Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card FAQs

How do I check my Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card balance?

You can check it app, phone, in store, on receipt. You will usually need card number.

How do I activate a Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card?

Activated at purchase.

Do Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift cards expire or have fees?

See the Tims Gift Card terms.

Is it safe to use a third-party gift card balance checker?

Avoid them. Enter your card number and PIN only on timhortons.ca, in its official app, or in store. Third-party checkers can capture the numbers and drain the card.

What should I do if my Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) gift card has a zero balance I didn't spend?

Contact Tim Hortons (Tims Gift Card) 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: help.timhortons.ca · help.timhortons.ca.