What an Ulta Beauty gift card gets you
The same card pays for salon services, brow and skin bars, and Ulta's online checkout, not just the product shelves — a detail that makes it useful for haircuts and treatments, not only makeup. There are no activation or per-purchase fees, no dormancy charges, and the balance can be combined with coupons and Ultamate Rewards points in the same transaction. E-gift cards can sit in Apple Wallet or Google Pay for in-store scanning.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a sleeve. $10 to $500 per card via ulta.com or any Ulta register.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable online or scanned in store from your phone. $10 to $500 via ulta.com; $25 to $200 via Dyme. Can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can apply multiple gift cards plus Ultamate Rewards points and a coupon in a single checkout, online or in store.
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 |
| Ulta.com | Physical + e-gift | $10 – $500 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In store at Ulta | Physical only | $10 – $500 | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailersCostco, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Costco: 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 Ulta Beauty gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Ulta 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, in store or online. Costco periodically runs discounted Ulta gift-card multi-packs (for example, $100 in cards for around $80). Supply rotates and isn't always listed. Membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Ulta cards from third parties, typically a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list partial cards.
- Ulta promo events. Ulta runs gift-with-purchase and bonus-card events around holidays, where buying a card adds a free Ulta promo card. These rotate and usually exclude stacking with other coupons on the bonus.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, Ultamate Rewards on what you buy, 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 Ulta Beauty 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
Ultamate Rewards
- Join cost: free
- Applies at: redemption
- Earning rate: 1 point per $1 on most purchases
- Reward threshold: 100 points = $3 off, scaling up to 2,000 points = $125 off
Ultamate Rewards does not earn on the gift card purchase. It earns on the merchandise and services when you redeem, 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 Ulta e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash, redeemed by an Ultamate Rewards member
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- Ultamate Rewards at redemption: 100 points toward the next reward threshold
- 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
Ulta Beauty e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Ulta Beauty 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 ulta.com
- Go to ulta.com/company/gift-cards.
- Choose physical or e-gift, pick a design and the amount ($10 to $500).
- Add to bag and check out. Ulta doesn't discount gift cards, and Ultamate Rewards points don't accrue on gift-card purchases.
How to buy in store
Any Ulta Beauty store sells gift cards at the register. Tell the associate the amount, pay with cash, card, or another gift card, and walk out with it. Loads run $10 to $500 in whole-dollar amounts. Store associates can also help you check a balance on an existing card.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco periodically carries discounted Ulta gift-card multi-packs in warehouse and online; stock rotates. Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, and similar chains stock $25, $50, and $100 Ulta cards at face value. You pay no discount but earn the retailer's loyalty points and any fuel rewards on gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: a rotating catalog of designs on ulta.com, including seasonal options for the holidays, Mother's Day, and graduation, with a sleeve and a printed message available at checkout.
E-gift cards: multiple designs with a customizable subject line and recipient message.
There's no co-branded design for individual purchase. For orders of 25 or more, see corporate ordering below.
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 ulta.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via ulta.com: 5 to 10 business days standard; expedited options 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 card in hand, ulta.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Ulta Beauty runs a corporate gift-card program for bulk orders, with volume pricing on larger quantities, custom denominations, and invoicing. Contact Ulta's corporate or business gift-card team to place an order of 25 cards or more.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an Ulta gift card for salon services?＋
Yes. Ulta gift cards pay for salon, brow-bar, and skin-bar services in store, as well as products online and in store. The balance applies to services and merchandise alike.
What denominations are available?＋
$10 to $500 in whole-dollar increments through ulta.com or any Ulta register, and $25 to $200 through Dyme.
Do Ulta gift cards expire?＋
No. Ulta Beauty gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full value stays on the card until it's redeemed.
Can I use an Ulta gift card and Ultamate Rewards points together?＋
Yes. In a single checkout you can apply a gift card, redeem Ultamate Rewards points, and use a coupon, online or in store. They stack in the same transaction.
Can I check my Ulta gift card balance?＋
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on Ulta's gift card balance page, or ask an associate in store. The current balance shows immediately.
Can I add an Ulta e-gift card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?＋
Yes. Ulta e-gift delivery emails include a wallet option. Add it to your phone and scan the barcode at the register, or paste the number online.
Can I return an Ulta gift card?＋
No. Ulta gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any purchase across products and services.
Can I use multiple Ulta gift cards in one transaction?＋
Yes, both in store and online. You can apply several gift cards to a single purchase along with rewards points and a coupon.
Does Ulta offer corporate gift cards?＋
Yes. Ulta runs a corporate gift-card program with volume pricing, custom denominations, and invoicing for bulk orders. Contact Ulta's business gift-card team.
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.
