What a Staples gift card gets you
Beyond the obvious Staples register, the same card spends across every department — technology and laptops, office furniture, ink and toner, breakroom and cleaning supplies, and the in-store Print & Marketing counter for business cards, banners, and shipping. It also covers UPS package drop-off and TSA PreCheck enrollment fees handled at Staples kiosks. Unlike a bank-issued Visa or Mastercard gift card, there are no activation or per-purchase fees, and the balance never gets whittled down by dormancy charges.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a card sleeve, or bought at any Staples register. $5 to $500 per card via staples.com or in store.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable online at staples.com or shown on phone in store. $3 to $500 per card via Dyme. Can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can apply multiple Staples gift cards to a single transaction in store or online, with no documented cap on how many.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $3 – $500 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Staples.com | Physical + e-gift | $5 – $500 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | Staples Easy Rewards on eligible spend |
| In store at Staples | Physical only | $5 – $500 | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailersCostco, Sam's Club, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $200 typical | Immediate | Costco / Sam's: occasional multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Staples gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Staples e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and paperless delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Costco or Sam's Club, in store. Periodic multi-pack discounts on physical Staples cards. Supply rotates and isn't always available. Physical only, club membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold gift 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.
- Staples direct promo codes. Rare. Staples runs occasional sitewide promotions on staples.com but typically excludes gift-card SKUs from the offer.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Staples Easy Rewards on eligible redemption spend, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single Staples 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)
- Chase Ink Business Cash: falls back to 1x on gift cards bought from a reseller. The 5x office-supply-store bonus applies only when you buy at Staples directly, not through Dyme
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
Staples Easy Rewards
- Join cost: free
- Applies at: redemption
- Earning rate: 1 point per $1 on eligible purchases (Base tier)
- Reward threshold: 100 points = $1 in rewards toward a future order
Easy Rewards does not earn on the gift card purchase itself. It earns on the eligible merchandise when you redeem the card, at the same rate as paying with cash or credit.
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 Staples e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash, redeemed by an Easy Rewards member
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- Staples Easy Rewards at redemption: 100 points toward $1 in rewards on eligible spend
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 100 Miles (1 per dollar), or 500 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
Staples e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Staples 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 on staples.com
- Go to staples.com and search gift cards.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick a design and the amount.
- Add to cart and check out. Staples does not run a member discount on gift cards, and Easy Rewards points do not accrue on gift-card purchases.
How to buy in store
Any Staples store sells gift cards at the register. Tell the associate the amount you want, pay with cash, credit, or another gift card, and walk out with the card. You can load any whole-dollar amount from $5 to $500.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco and Sam's Club periodically run multi-pack Staples gift cards at a discount. Stock and pricing rotate. Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, and Stop & Shop carry $25, $50, and $100 Staples cards at face value. You pay no discount but earn the supermarket's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: multiple designs in the Staples online catalog, including seasonal and occasion options for birthdays, graduation, and the holidays. A card sleeve and a personal message are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: multiple designs, a customizable subject line, and a recipient message.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk and business orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay directly from the email.
- E-gift via staples.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via staples.com: 5 to 10 business days standard. Express options available at checkout.
- Physical in store or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a physical card in hand, staples.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Staples runs a business and corporate gift-card program for bulk orders, with volume pricing, custom denominations, and invoicing for employee rewards and client gifts. Contact the Staples corporate gift-card team to start an order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use a Staples gift card?＋
At any Staples store nationwide and online at staples.com. It covers everything Staples sells — technology, office supplies, furniture, ink and toner, breakroom items — plus in-store Print & Marketing services and shipping at the UPS counter.
What denominations are available?＋
Physical: $5 to $500 in whole-dollar increments through staples.com or any Staples register. E-gift: $5 to $500 through staples.com, or $3 to $500 through Dyme.
Do Staples gift cards expire?＋
No. Staples gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until you redeem it.
Can I return a Staples gift card?＋
No. Staples gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted, applied to a purchase, or redeemed online for any item Staples sells.
Can I check my Staples gift card balance online?＋
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on the Staples gift card balance page. The current balance is shown immediately, with no account registration required.
Can I add a Staples e-gift card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?＋
Yes. Staples e-gift delivery emails typically include a wallet button. Tap to add, then show the card in your phone wallet at the register, or paste the card number for online purchases.
Can I use multiple Staples gift cards in one transaction?＋
Yes, both in store and online. Staples does not publish a cap on how many cards you can stack on a single purchase.
Can I use a Staples gift card for Print & Marketing or shipping services?＋
Yes. Staples gift cards cover in-store Print & Marketing orders — business cards, banners, copies — and shipping handled at the in-store UPS counter, alongside regular merchandise.
Can I sell a Staples 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 with the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.
Does Staples offer corporate or bulk gift cards?＋
Yes. Staples runs a business gift-card program with volume pricing, custom denominations, and invoicing for employee rewards and client gifts. Contact the Staples corporate gift-card team to 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.
