What an Airbnb gift card gets you
Airbnb gift cards spend on far more than a place to sleep — the same balance covers Airbnb Experiences (cooking classes, guided hikes, local tours) and applies automatically at checkout against the nightly rate, cleaning fee, and service fee on any eligible stay. The card is digital only, never expires, and credits to the account balance the moment it's redeemed, so it draws down before any card on file is charged. One catch worth knowing: a gift card can only be redeemed in the country where it was issued, and a US card funds bookings billed in US dollars.
one format:
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemed by adding the code to an Airbnb account. $25 to $500 via Dyme; up to $1,000 per card direct from Airbnb.
You can load several Airbnb gift cards onto one account, and the combined balance stacks toward a single booking. There's no published cap on how many you can add.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $25 – $500 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Airbnb.com / gift cards | E-gift only | $25 – $1,000 | Instant / scheduled | None | — |
| Third-party e-gift sellersPayPal, Blackhawk, partner sites | E-gift only | $25 – $500 typical | Instant | None | Seller-specific rewards if any |
| Retail gift-card racksTarget, Best Buy, supermarket racks | Physical carrier code | $25 – $200 typical | Immediate | Occasional retailer / Costco promo | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and promo pricing rotate by retailer and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Airbnb gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Airbnb e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Costco or warehouse-club promos. Warehouse clubs and big-box retailers sometimes run discounted gift-card promotions; what's included rotates, so check for Airbnb before you count on one. Supply rotates and isn't always available. Often physical-carrier, membership may be required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Airbnb cards from third parties, typically a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list cards with partial balances.
- Bank and credit-card portal offers. Issuers like Amex and Chase occasionally surface targeted Airbnb statement-credit or bonus-point offers in their card portals. Add-to-card before you book if one is live.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card on the purchase plus Dyme Miles. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Airbnb gift card purchase through Dyme.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses, so a travel card's bonus rate usually won't apply to the gift-card purchase itself.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 2x travel does not apply to the gift-card purchase
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: up to 5 Miles per dollar on boosted brands
- Expiration: none while your account is open
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$200 Airbnb e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash
- Citi Double Cash: $4 back (2% of $200)
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 200 Miles (1 per dollar), or 1,000 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Airbnb e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Airbnb brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately, and the recipient redeems it by adding the code to their Airbnb account balance.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles don't expire while your account is open, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any hotel or flight you book through Dyme — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on airbnb.com
- Go to airbnb.com/giftcards.
- Choose the amount, enter the recipient's email, and add an optional message and send date.
- Check out. The e-gift sends by email, and the recipient redeems it on the Airbnb gift card page or in their account settings. Airbnb does not run a member discount on its own gift cards.
How to buy in store
Stores change their gift-card racks all the time, online and at checkout. Retailers like Target and Best Buy carry a rotating selection of brand cards, so check the shop's own gift card catalog before you make a trip for an Airbnb card. Pick the carrier off the rack, take it to the register, and pay with cash, credit, or another gift card. The code on the carrier is added to an Airbnb account the same way an e-gift is.
Where else to look: Costco, Sam's Club and supermarkets
Warehouse clubs and big-box retailers sometimes have gift-card multi-packs, but which brands are included and the pricing rotate, so check before relying on it. Stock and pricing rotate and aren't always available. Supermarket gift-card racks at chains like Kroger, Safeway, and Albertsons carry a rotating selection of brand cards, so check the rack for Airbnb before you go; you'll still earn the supermarket's own loyalty points and any fuel rewards on the purchase.
Designs and personalization
Airbnb e-gift cards use Airbnb's standard branded card art, with seasonal and occasion options (birthday, thank-you, holiday) available at checkout on airbnb.com.
You can add a personal message and schedule a future send date so the card lands on the recipient's birthday or a trip-planning kickoff.
There is no co-branded or custom-art option for individual purchase. For bulk or branded orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. The recipient adds the code to their Airbnb account balance.
- E-gift via airbnb.com: Instant, or scheduled to a future send date you choose at checkout.
- Physical carrier at retail: Immediate — walk out with the carrier and redeem the code online.
Dyme delivers Airbnb cards digitally only. If you want a physical carrier to hand over in person, a retail gift-card rack is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Airbnb offers bulk and business gift-card ordering for companies that want to send Airbnb credit to employees, clients, or event attendees, with volume ordering and invoicing. Contact Airbnb's gift card business team to set up a bulk order.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use an Airbnb gift card for?＋
Airbnb gift cards apply to eligible stays and Airbnb Experiences worldwide. The balance covers the nightly rate, cleaning fee, and service fee at checkout. They can't be used for Airbnb for Work bookings billed to a company account or for gift card purchases.
Do Airbnb gift cards expire?＋
No. Airbnb gift cards never expire and carry no fees. Once redeemed, the balance sits in the Airbnb account until it's used and draws down before any card on file is charged.
Can I use an Airbnb gift card in another country?＋
A gift card can only be redeemed in the country where it was issued, and it funds bookings billed in that card's currency. A US gift card applies to bookings charged in US dollars, even if the listing itself is abroad.
What denominations are available?＋
$25 to $500 in set increments through Dyme, and $25 up to $1,000 per card direct from airbnb.com. Retail racks typically carry $25, $50, $100, and $200 cards.
How does the recipient redeem an Airbnb gift card?＋
They add the gift card code to their Airbnb account under Payments and payouts, or on the Airbnb gift card page. The amount credits to their account balance immediately and applies automatically to the next eligible booking.
Can I check my Airbnb gift card balance?＋
Yes. Once a card is added to an Airbnb account, the remaining balance shows under the account's payment settings. You can also check a card's balance on Airbnb's gift card page before redeeming it.
Can I use multiple Airbnb gift cards on one booking?＋
Yes. You can add several gift cards to one Airbnb account, and the combined balance stacks toward a single booking. If the booking costs more than the balance, the difference is charged to your card on file.
Are Airbnb gift cards refundable?＋
No. Airbnb gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. The balance can be re-gifted by passing along the code before it's redeemed, but Airbnb does not refund a purchased card to cash.
Can I sell an Airbnb gift card I don't need?＋
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value depending on demand. List the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.
Does Airbnb offer bulk or corporate gift cards?＋
Yes. Airbnb runs a bulk and business gift-card program for companies sending Airbnb credit to employees or clients, with volume ordering and invoicing. Contact Airbnb's gift card business team to start.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
