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How to check your Ulta Beauty gift card balance

How to check your Ulta Beauty 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 ulta.com

Quick answer: Check your Ulta Beauty gift card balance online at ulta.com, by phone (1-888-566-2736) or at any Ulta Beauty checkout. You will need: gift card number; PIN (under scratch-off). Enter the card number and PIN only on ulta.com.

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Enter your card number and PIN only on ulta.com. Third-party "balance checkers" and anyone asking you to read out gift card numbers are the most common ways gift cards get drained.
Brown gift box with pink ribbon — checking a Ulta Beauty gift card balance
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What you need

  • Gift card number
  • PIN (under scratch-off)

Check your Ulta Beauty gift card balance online

  1. Go to the gift card page on ulta.com.
  2. Enter the card number and the PIN from under the scratch-off coating.
  3. Submit to see your balance.
  4. Or call 1-888-566-2736, or ask an associate in store.

Other ways to check the balance

  • By phone: call 1-888-566-2736 and enter the card number when prompted.
  • In store: ask a cashier or customer-service desk at any Ulta Beauty location to check it.
  • On your receipt: the balance remaining after each purchase is usually printed on the receipt.

Activating an Ulta Beauty gift card

Activated at purchase.

Fees and expiry

See Ulta's Gift Card FAQ.

Where to buy Ulta Beauty gift cards

Ulta stores, ulta.com.

Tips

  • Keep your PIN private.
  • eGift details are in the delivery email.

Ulta Beauty gift card FAQs

How do I check my Ulta Beauty gift card balance?

You can check it online at ulta.com, phone, in store. You will usually need gift card number and pin (under scratch-off).

How do I activate an Ulta Beauty gift card?

Activated at purchase.

Do Ulta Beauty gift cards expire or have fees?

See Ulta's Gift Card FAQ.

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

Avoid them. Enter your card number and PIN only on ulta.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 Ulta Beauty gift card has a zero balance I didn't spend?

Contact Ulta Beauty 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: www.ulta.com · www.ulta.com.