What an Ole & Steen gift card gets you
The card covers the whole counter, not just pastries: cinnamon social and the signature kanelsnurrer, sourdough loaves, custom celebration cakes you order ahead, sandwiches, salads, and barista coffee. It works at any Ole & Steen bakery location, and the brand operates under the Lagkagehuset name in Denmark, so a card branded either way draws on the same balance. There are no activation or per-purchase fees, and you can use a card toward a pre-ordered cake.
two formats:
- Physical card: Available at the bakery counter. Loadable amounts set in store.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, shown on phone at the counter. $10 to $100 via Dyme; presets from $10 up to $100.
You can apply a gift card balance toward part of an order at the counter and pay the rest with a card, useful for a larger cake pre-order.
Where to buy: three channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $10 – $100 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Ole & Steen online | Physical + e-gift | Varies | Instant / in store | None | — |
| At the bakery counter | Physical | Varies | Immediate | None | — |
Ole & Steen gift cards are not stocked on supermarket or club gift-card racks. The bakery and direct online are the channels. A niche brand rarely appears on secondary resale sites.
Can I get a Ole & Steen gift card at a discount?
Rarely, and not through Dyme. Dyme sells Ole & Steen e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and instant delivery, not a face-value discount. The realistic paths are:
- In-bakery promotions. Ole & Steen runs occasional seasonal offers and a coffee-and-pastry combo at the counter. These discount the order when you redeem, not the gift card you buy.
- Secondary marketplaces. A niche bakery brand almost never appears on resale gift-card sites like Raise or CardCash. If one does, verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list partial balances.
- Holiday and pre-order specials. Seasonal cakes and holiday boxes sometimes carry a bundle price. Spending a gift card during one stretches its value without a discount on the card.
The more reliable combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card on the purchase plus Dyme Miles. For a bakery with no points program, that is the stack that does the work.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Ole & Steen 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.
- 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. 3x dining and 2x travel do 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
$50 Ole & Steen e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash
- Citi Double Cash: $1 back (2% of $50)
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 50 Miles (1 per dollar), or 250 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Ole & Steen e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Ole & Steen 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 added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
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 from Ole & Steen
- Go to the Ole & Steen website and open the gift-card page.
- Choose an e-gift amount and add a recipient email and message, or buy a physical card in the bakery.
- Check out. The e-gift arrives by email; show it at the counter or have the recipient do so to redeem.
How to buy in store
Any Ole & Steen bakery sells gift cards at the counter. Tell the team the amount you want, pay with cash or card, and walk out with it. Staff can also load a card and apply it on the spot toward a pastry box or a pre-ordered celebration cake.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards use Ole & Steen's Scandinavian branded card art, with seasonal designs around the holidays at the counter.
E-gift cards include a recipient message and a customizable subject line at checkout.
There is no co-branded option for individual buyers.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
- E-gift via Ole & Steen online: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical at the bakery: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. For a card in hand, visit an Ole & Steen bakery; the e-gift redeems the same way at the counter.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use an Ole & Steen gift card?+
At any Ole & Steen bakery, on bread, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, salads, and coffee. The brand operates as Lagkagehuset in Denmark, drawing on the same gift-card balance.
What denominations are available?+
Through Dyme, $10 to $100 per e-gift card with presets from $10 up to $100. Counter and online amounts vary.
Do Ole & Steen gift cards expire?+
No. Ole & Steen gift cards do not expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full value stays on the card until redeemed.
Can I use a gift card toward a custom cake order?+
Yes. The card applies to pre-ordered celebration cakes and pastry boxes as well as walk-up counter purchases. You can split a larger order between the card and another payment.
Can I check my Ole & Steen gift card balance?+
Yes. Enter the card details on the Ole & Steen balance page, or ask the bakery team to check it at the counter.
Can I use more than one card on an order?+
Yes. You can apply a card to part of a larger counter order and pay the remainder with another card or cash.
Is Ole & Steen the same as Lagkagehuset?+
Yes. Ole & Steen is the international name for the Danish bakery Lagkagehuset. The product range and gift-card balance are shared across the brand.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?+
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes by email. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
Can I buy a physical Ole & Steen gift card?+
Yes. Physical cards are available at the bakery counter. Dyme issues a digital e-gift card you redeem by showing it at the counter.



