: There are limits on how much gift card credit you can use in a single transaction or over a period (usually $1,000 per month). Why Is This Rule in Place?

: Scammers often try to "wash" stolen credit card funds by buying eBay gift cards and then immediately converting those into more liquid gift cards (like Visa or Amazon).

: According to eBay's Gift Card Policy , you cannot use an eBay gift card to buy: Other eBay gift cards.

: Once you use an eBay gift card, it becomes permanently linked to your eBay account. You cannot transfer the remaining balance to another person.

While you can't buy other gift cards, your eBay gift card is valid for almost on the site, including: Electronics and computer hardware. Clothing and accessories. Home and garden supplies. Toys and collectibles (excluding coins and bullion).

: eBay gift cards are not redeemable for cash unless required by law (specific to certain states).

eBay updated its policies to prevent the "chaining" of gift cards, largely to combat fraud and money laundering.

: Anti-money laundering (AML) laws require retailers to limit how easily prepaid funds can be converted into other forms of currency. What You Can Still Buy

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