: Does not allow its gift card balance to be used to buy other gift cards, including physical or digital versions.
Whether you can use a gift card to buy another gift card depends entirely on the specific retailer's policy, as there are no federal or state laws that mandate or prohibit such transactions . Generally, stores with strict anti-fraud or anti-money laundering measures block these purchases. Retailer Policies
: Strictly prohibits using Target gift cards to buy specialty gift cards (like gaming, music, or restaurants) or prepaid cards like Visa and American Express.
: Generally allows customers to buy a variety of third-party gift cards (Apple, Starbucks, etc.) using a Kroger gift card.
Policies vary significantly between major chains. It is common for stores to permit the purchase of their own brand of gift card but block the purchase of third-party cards (like Amazon or Visa) using a store gift card.
: Policies may vary by location, but official terms often state that gift cards cannot be used to purchase other gift cards. However, some reports suggest they may allow the purchase of third-party gift cards (e.g., Visa, Xbox) in certain stores.