{"id":423009,"date":"2022-03-28T21:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T18:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-redeem-a-google-play-card\/"},"modified":"2022-03-28T21:00:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T18:00:12","slug":"how-to-redeem-a-google-play-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-redeem-a-google-play-card\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Redeem a Google Play Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2738f8814e7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2738f8814e7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-redeem-a-google-play-card\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Redeem_a_Google_Play_Card%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Redeem a Google Play Card&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-redeem-a-google-play-card\/#What_Can_You_Buy_With_a_Google_Play_Card\" >What Can You Buy With a Google Play Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-redeem-a-google-play-card\/#Redeem_a_Google_Play_Card_on_Desktop\" >Redeem a Google Play Card on Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-redeem-a-google-play-card\/#Redeem_a_Google_Play_Card_on_Android\" >Redeem a Google Play Card on Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Redeem_a_Google_Play_Card%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Redeem a Google Play Card&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-787241\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/google-play-card.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/google-play-card.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/google-play-card.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a Google Play gift card.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/brazil-november-17-2019-young-caucasian-1562874124\">Eliseu Geisler\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Have you received a Google Play gift card from someone? If so, you\u2019ll have to redeem it in your account before you can use the card\u2019s funds. We\u2019ll show you how to do just that on your desktop and Android device.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you find the unique code on the card, because you\u2019ll need that regardless of which method you choose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Are Google Play Points, and How Do You Use Them?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Buy_With_a_Google_Play_Card\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">What Can You Buy With a Google Play Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use a Google Play card to buy various items on the Google Play Store. These items include apps, movies, books, subscriptions, and more. Google has a list of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/googleplay\/answer\/6080850\">region-specific items<\/a> that can be purchased with these cards.\u00a0You can also\u00a0make in-app purchases with a Google Play card.<\/p>\n<p>Though keep in mind that you can\u2019t use this card to make purchases on non-Google Play Store locations, like Amazon. If you\u2019re using an Amazon Fire tablet, don\u2019t forget it\u2019s possible to install the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, when you redeem your card, the funds are credited into your Google Play account. You can then use those funds wherever the Store allows.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Redeem_a_Google_Play_Card_on_Desktop\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Redeem a Google Play Card on Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To credit your card\u2019s funds into your account from your desktop, use the Google Play website.<\/p>\n<p>Start by launching your favorite web browser and accessing <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/\">Google Play<\/a>. Log in to your account on the site if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re logged in, from Google Play\u2019s left sidebar, select \u201cRedeem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-786995\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-google-play-desktop-redeem.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Redeem&quot; in the left sidebar.\" width=\"614\" height=\"309\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A \u201cRedeem Code\u201d window will open. Here, click the text field and type or paste your gift card\u2019s unique code. Then click the \u201cRedeem\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-786998\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-google-play-desktop-enter-code.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter the gift card code and select &quot;Redeem.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"363\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Play will open a \u201cConfirm Account\u201d window. Here, make sure the correct account is selected for funds crediting. Then choose \u201cConfirm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-787000 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-google-play-desktop-confirm-account.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Confirm the account and click &quot;Confirm.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"314\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your gift card will be redeemed and you\u2019ll see a \u201cSuccessfully Redeemed\u201d message. You\u2019ll also see your gift card balance as well as your total Google Play balance.<\/p>\n<p>Close the message box by clicking \u201cGot It.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-787003\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-google-play-desktop-card-redeemed.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Got It.&quot;\" width=\"432\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. You may now go ahead and buy your favorite items from the Store using the newly available funds. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Redeem_a_Google_Play_Card_on_Android\"><\/span>Redeem a Google Play Card on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use your Android phone as well to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/772870\/how-to-redeem-an-amazon-gift-card\/?tag=hotoge-20\">redeem your gift cards. To do so, first, launch the Google Play Store app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In the Store\u2019s top-right corner, tap your profile icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-787004\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-google-play-android-profile-menu-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"257\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the profile menu, choose \u201cPayments &amp; Subscriptions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-787005\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-google-play-android-payment-subscriptions.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Payments &amp; Subscriptions&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"259\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cRedeem Gift Code.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-787006\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7-google-play-android-redeem-gift-code.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Redeem Gift Code&quot; option.\" width=\"650\" height=\"473\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cRedeem a Gift Card or Promo Code\u201d screen where you arrive, tap the text field and type your gift card\u2019s unique code. Alternatively, scan your gift card using your phone\u2019s camera by tapping the \u201cScan Gift Card\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p>Once the code is entered, at the bottom of the screen, tap \u201cRedeem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-787008\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/8-google-play-android-enter-code.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter the code and choose &quot;Redeem.&quot;\" width=\"252\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Play will display the account in which your funds will be credited. If this is correct, tap \u201cConfirm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-787009\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/9-google-play-android-confirm-account.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Verify the account and tap &quot;Confirm.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"306\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a \u201cSuccessfully Redeemed\u201d message, which indicates your gift card\u2019s funds are now available in your account. Close the message box by tapping \u201cGot It.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-787011\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/10-google-play-android-card-redeemed.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Got It.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"348\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<p>Use these steps each time you receive a Google Play gift card, so you can get the funds in your account and use them to make purchases. Have fun!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Did you know you can get refunds for your purchases on the Google Play Store? 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