Wish is a shopping app known for very low-priced products shipped from overseas sellers. If you’ve been given a Wish gift card, here’s how to use it, how to see what’s left, and how to avoid the scams that use the Wish name.
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First: which “Wish” card do you have?
Two very different cards share the name:
- Wish (the shopping app) – gift cards and eGift codes that add credit to your Wish account. This guide covers this card.
- Everyday WISH gift card (Australia) – a Woolworths Group card used at Woolworths, BIG W, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and partner sites in Australia. If that’s your card, check its balance on the Woolworths gift card website instead.
How to redeem a Wish gift card
Wish gift card value is added to your account as Wish Cash, which is then used at checkout.
In the Wish app:
- Sign in to your Wish account.
- Open the menu and look for the option to apply a promo code or gift card.
- Enter your gift card code and tap Apply.
- The value is added as Wish Cash and applied to eligible orders.
On a computer or mobile browser:
- Add items to your cart and go to checkout.
- In the order summary, select the option to apply a coupon or code.
- Enter the gift card code and select Apply.
Menus in apps change often. If you can’t find the option, search the Wish help center for “gift card” or “Wish Cash”.
How to check your Wish gift card balance
Once a gift card is redeemed, the remaining value is shown as your Wish Cash balance in your account. Look in the account menu or at checkout, where available Wish Cash is displayed before you pay.
Things to know before you shop with Wish Cash
- Delivery times vary. Many Wish items ship from overseas, so allow extra time if you’re shopping for a gift.
- Check seller ratings and reviews before buying, and look closely at product photos and sizes.
- Refunds: if an order is refunded, the money may go back as Wish Cash rather than to a card. Read Wish’s current refund policy.
Avoid “free Wish gift card” scams
Search for Wish gift cards and you’ll find pages promising free codes, “generators” and survey offers. These are not run by Wish. Common warning signs:
- A site asks you to complete surveys or download apps before revealing a “code”.
- You’re asked for your phone number, card details or a small “shipping fee”.
- A social media message says you’ve won a Wish gift card and must click a link to claim it.
Only enter gift card codes directly in the official Wish app or wish.com.
FAQ
Can I use a Wish gift card in a store?
No, Wish is an online marketplace. Wish gift cards are redeemed in your Wish account.
Can I transfer Wish Cash to another person?
Wish Cash is tied to the account it’s redeemed on, so redeem the card on the account of the person who will use it.
Can I get cash back for a Wish gift card?
Gift card value generally can’t be exchanged for cash except where required by law.