What a Carvel gift card gets you
The card is branded Carvel but it's the GoTo Foods Mix It Up card, so the same balance spends at seven sibling chains — Auntie Anne's pretzels, Cinnabon, Jamba smoothies, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky's, alongside Carvel scoop shops. That's a single card good for ice cream cakes, a soft-serve cone, a burrito, or lunch. Unlike a bank-issued Visa gift card, there are no activation or per-purchase fees, and dormancy charges don't whittle the balance down.
two formats:
- Physical card: Sold at participating Carvel and GoTo Foods locations and on supermarket gift-card racks. Typically $10 to $100.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable at any of the seven brands. $25 to $200 via Dyme. Can be saved to a phone and shown at the register.
Multiple cards can be applied to one order at the register, and a single card works across all seven brands on separate visits until the balance runs out.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $25 – $200 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Carvel.com / GoTo Foods | Physical + e-gift | $5 – $250 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In store at Carvel | Physical only | $10 – $100 typical | Immediate | None | — |
| Supermarket gift-card racksKroger, Safeway, and similar | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Occasional grocery promo | Supermarket loyalty points and fuel rewards |
Rack availability and promo pricing rotate by store and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Carvel gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Carvel e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant paperless delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Supermarket gift-card promotions. Grocery chains occasionally run "buy a gift card, earn bonus fuel points" or 4x-points promotions on third-party gift cards, which can include the Carvel rack card. Timing rotates and isn't always available.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold gift cards from third parties, sometimes a few percent below face value. Inventory is thin for restaurant cards. Verify the balance before redeeming.
- GoTo Foods seasonal promos. The brands periodically run bonus-card offers (for example, a free smaller card with a larger purchase) around the holidays. These vary year to year.
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 Carvel 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 dining multiplier usually won't apply.
- 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 does not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining does not apply
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$100 Carvel e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 100 Miles (1 per dollar), or 500 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
Carvel e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Carvel brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be saved to a phone to show at the register.
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 never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — 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 carvel.com
- Go to the Carvel gift card page on carvel.com.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick the amount.
- Add to cart and check out. The Carvel card is the GoTo Foods Mix It Up card, so it works across all seven brands.
How to buy in store
Any participating Carvel scoop shop sells gift cards at the counter, as do the other GoTo Foods brands. Tell the team member the amount you want, pay with cash or credit, and walk out with the card. Loadable amounts typically range from $10 to $100.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Supermarket gift-card racks at chains like Kroger, Safeway, and Albertsons carry restaurant gift cards at face value, and the GoTo Foods card appears on many of them. You pay no discount but earn the supermarket's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases. Carvel is not stocked at warehouse clubs the way big-box retail cards are, so multi-pack club discounts generally don't apply.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: a standard Carvel / GoTo Foods design, with seasonal options appearing around the holidays at participating locations.
E-gift cards: a digital card with a customizable personal message and recipient email at checkout.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Save it to a phone to show at the register.
- E-gift via carvel.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via carvel.com: 5 to 10 business days standard shipping.
- Physical in store or on a rack: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a physical card in hand, carvel.com or a supermarket rack is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
GoTo Foods runs a bulk and corporate gift-card program for businesses buying in volume for employee rewards or client gifts, with custom amounts and bulk invoicing across the seven-brand portfolio. Contact the GoTo Foods gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use a Carvel gift card?＋
The Carvel card is the GoTo Foods Mix It Up card, so it works at over 3,800 locations across seven brands: Carvel, Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky's.
What denominations are available?＋
Physical cards are typically loaded from $10 to $100 in store and up to $250 online. E-gift cards run $25 to $200 through Dyme. Amounts can vary by location.
Do Carvel gift cards expire?＋
No. The gift card never expires and carries no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until it's spent.
Can I use a Carvel gift card at Auntie Anne's or Cinnabon?＋
Yes. Because it's the GoTo Foods Mix It Up card, the same balance spends at Carvel, Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's, and Schlotzsky's.
Can I check my Carvel gift card balance?＋
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the GoTo Foods or Carvel gift card balance page to see the current balance, with no account registration required.
Can I use a Carvel e-gift card at a physical store?＋
Yes. Save the e-gift to your phone and show the card number and PIN at the register, or have the team member key it in at any of the seven participating brands.
Can I use multiple Carvel gift cards in one transaction?＋
Yes, in store. A team member can apply more than one card to a single order until the balance covers the total.
Can I return or refund a Carvel gift card?＋
No. Gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or used toward any purchase across the seven GoTo Foods brands.
Does Carvel offer corporate or bulk gift cards?＋
Yes. GoTo Foods runs a bulk and corporate program with custom amounts and volume invoicing across its seven-brand portfolio. Contact the GoTo Foods gift-card team to start an order.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery, so check there if you don't see it arrive.
Can I reload a Carvel gift card?＋
Some locations allow reloading a physical card at the register. Reload availability varies by store; e-gift cards purchased online are generally single-load.
