What a Zappos.com gift card gets you
The card covers more than shoes — Zappos carries clothing, handbags, accessories, and gear from over 1,000 brands, and the gift card spends across all of it. The bigger draw is what comes with every Zappos order regardless of how you pay: free shipping both ways and a 365-day return window, so a gift recipient is never stuck with the wrong size. There are no activation or per-purchase fees, and the balance never erodes from dormancy charges.
one format:
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable at checkout on zappos.com. $25 to $500 via Dyme; up to $1,000 via zappos.com.
You can apply more than one Zappos gift card to a single order at checkout, and a partial balance carries over to your next purchase.
Where to buy: three 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 |
| Zappos.com | E-gift only | Up to $1,000 | Instant | None | — |
| Amazon.com | Digital code | Varies | Instant | None | Amazon account perks |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Zappos.com gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Zappos 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:
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold Zappos 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.
- Zappos sale events. Zappos runs storewide sales and clearance throughout the year that discount the merchandise, not the gift cards. Buying a card and spending it during a sale stretches it furthest.
- VIP early access and promos. The free Zappos VIP program unlocks faster shipping and early access to sales, which can mean catching limited discounted inventory before it sells out.
The combined return comes from the discount channels above plus the rewards stack below: your credit card and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Zappos VIP is free but doesn't earn points, so those layers carry the value.
How to stack rewards
Two rewards programs fire on a single Zappos 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
$100 Zappos 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, 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
Zappos.com e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Zappos.com 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 zappos.com
- Go to zappos.com/c/gift-cards.
- Pick a design and the amount, then enter the recipient's email and an optional message.
- Check out. Zappos does not run a member discount on gift cards; the perks are free shipping and 365-day returns on whatever the card buys.
Designs and personalization
Zappos e-gift cards offer several occasion-based designs — birthday, congratulations, holiday, and thank-you — selectable at checkout.
You can add a custom subject line and a personal message that the recipient sees in the delivery email.
Zappos sells e-gift cards only; there is no physical card and 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. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay directly from the email.
- E-gift via zappos.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Digital code via Amazon: Instant on completion.
Zappos sells e-gift cards only — there is no physical card to mail, so every path is an emailed code.
Corporate and bulk buying
Zappos offers a corporate and bulk gift-card program for employee rewards and client gifting, with volume ordering and consolidated invoicing. Contact the Zappos corporate gift-card team to start an order.
Frequently asked questions
What can I buy with a Zappos gift card?＋
Anything on zappos.com — shoes, boots, bags, clothing, and accessories from more than 1,000 brands. The card applies to the full order at checkout.
Do Zappos gift cards expire?＋
No. Zappos gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full value stays on the card until you spend it.
Does the gift card include free shipping and returns?＋
Free shipping both ways and 365-day returns come with every Zappos order regardless of payment method, so a recipient can exchange a wrong size at no cost.
What denominations are available?＋
$25 to $500 in set increments through Dyme, and up to $1,000 through zappos.com.
Can I use more than one Zappos gift card on an order?＋
Yes. You can apply multiple gift cards at checkout, and any leftover balance carries over to your next order.
Can I check my Zappos gift card balance?＋
Yes. Enter the card number on Zappos's gift-card balance page, or view it in your account after applying the card. The current balance shows immediately.
Can I return a Zappos gift card?＋
No. Zappos gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any zappos.com order.
Can I sell a Zappos gift card I don't need?＋
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value. List the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out.
Does Zappos offer corporate gift cards?＋
Yes. Zappos runs a bulk and corporate gift-card program for employee rewards and client gifting with volume ordering and invoicing.
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.
