Menards gift cards are a favorite gift for DIYers across the Midwest, and many shoppers also end up with Menards merchandise credit checks from the store’s mail-in rebates. Here’s how to check what you have left and use it before you head to the store.
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Quick answer
- Online: go to menards.com, open the Gift Cards section and choose Check Balance. Enter the card number and PIN from the back of the card.
- In store: any Menards cashier or the customer service desk can scan the card and tell you the balance.
- On your receipt: every receipt shows the balance left after a gift card purchase.
How to check a Menards gift card balance online
- Visit the official Menards website.
- Look for Gift Cards in the top menu or the footer, then select the balance check option.
- Enter the gift card number and the PIN (usually under a scratch-off strip on the back).
- Complete any security check and view your balance.
If the site says the card is not active, it may not have been activated when it was bought. Take the card and the receipt to the store where it was purchased.
Gift card vs. Menards rebate merchandise credit check
Menards is famous for its mail-in rebates, including its frequent 11% rebate promotions. Those rebates are not paid in cash or as a gift card. Instead you receive a merchandise credit check in the mail that can only be used at Menards.
| Menards gift card | Rebate merchandise credit check | |
|---|---|---|
| How you get it | Bought or received as a gift | Mailed after you submit a rebate claim |
| How to use | In store and on menards.com | At Menards (check the terms printed on it) |
| Balance check | Online, in store, receipt | Amount printed on the check |
Track your rebate claims on the Menards rebate center on menards.com, and read the terms printed on any merchandise check before you rely on it.
Tips for using Menards gift cards
- Use them online too: Menards gift cards can be used for orders on menards.com, including in-store pickup.
- Combine payments: if your purchase costs more than the card balance, pay the rest with another method.
- Keep small balances on file: it’s easy to forget a $3.27 balance. Write the remaining amount on the card with a marker after each purchase.
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, whether they claim to be the IRS, a utility company or tech support.
- Keep the receipt until the card is used up. It proves the card was activated and helps if the card is lost or the balance looks wrong.
- Inspect physical cards before you buy them. If the PIN area has been scratched or the packaging looks resealed, pick a different card.
FAQ
Do Menards gift cards expire?
Check the terms on the back of your card. Under the federal CARD Act, U.S. store gift cards generally can’t expire within five years of being issued or last loaded.
Can I check my balance without the PIN?
Online checks usually need the PIN. Without it, take the card to a Menards store and ask a cashier.
Can I buy Menards gift cards at other stores?
Menards gift cards are sold at Menards stores and on menards.com. Be careful buying discounted cards from resale sites or social media, where drained or fake cards are common.