Dollar Tree gift cards are an inexpensive, practical gift for teachers, students, crafters and party planners. Here’s how to check what’s left on yours, where you can use it and a few rules worth knowing.
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How to check your Dollar Tree gift card balance
- Online: visit dollartree.com and look for the Gift Cards section to check your balance with the card number and PIN.
- By phone: call Dollar Tree customer service at 1-877-530-TREE (8733), or the number printed on the back of your card.
- In store: ask any cashier to check the balance at the register.
- On your receipt: the remaining balance appears after you use the card.
Where can you use a Dollar Tree gift card?
Dollar Tree gift cards can be used at Dollar Tree stores in the U.S. Because many items cost the same low price, even a small gift card goes a long way for:
- Party supplies, balloons and gift wrap
- Classroom and craft supplies
- Cleaning products, snacks and seasonal décor
Prices at Dollar Tree have changed in recent years, and many stores now carry items at several price points, so check the shelf price before you build a shopping list around your balance.
Does Dollar Tree sell other gift cards?
Dollar Tree sells its own gift cards, and its customer FAQ says it also sells gift cards for other brands online and in store. Selection varies by location. Third-party cards must be used with the brand they’re for, and their balances are checked on that brand’s website.
Cash back for small balances
Some states require stores to give you cash for a small leftover balance if you ask. For example, California requires cash redemption for gift card balances under $15 (raised from $10 on April 1, 2026), and Dollar Tree faced a class action lawsuit in 2016 over the earlier version of this rule. If you’re in California or another state with a similar law, ask the cashier for your small balance in cash.
Keep your gift card balance safe
- Only check your balance on the official website, app or receipt. Search results and pop-up ads sometimes lead to look-alike “balance checker” pages that copy your card number and PIN and drain the card.
- Never read your card number or PIN to someone who calls, texts or emails you. The FTC warns that anyone who demands payment in gift cards is a scammer.
- Keep the receipt until the card is used up. It proves the card was activated and helps if the balance looks wrong.
- Inspect physical cards before you buy them. If the PIN area has been scratched or the packaging looks resealed, choose a different card.
FAQ
Do Dollar Tree gift cards expire?
Dollar Tree gift cards are generally reported not to expire. Under the federal CARD Act, U.S. store gift cards can’t expire within five years of being issued or last loaded.
Can I use a Dollar Tree gift card at Family Dollar?
Family Dollar was part of Dollar Tree for several years but has since been sold off as a separate company. Don’t assume a Dollar Tree gift card will work there; ask at the store first.
Can I reload a Dollar Tree gift card?
Check the back of your card or ask in store, since reload options vary.