How to Use an AMC Theatres Gift Card
An AMC Theatres gift card works like cash at AMC: use it for movie tickets, concessions, food, and merchandise, both in person at any AMC, AMC Classic, or AMC Dine-In location in the US and online at amctheatres.com. Just present the card (or enter its number at checkout online), and if your order costs more than the balance, you cover the difference with another payment method. Here's everything else worth knowing.
How to use your AMC Theatres gift card
There's no setup for a card bought at AMC or received digitally: it's ready to spend. To use it, present the physical card at the box office or concession stand, or at amctheatres.com enter the gift card number and PIN as your payment method when you check out for tickets or online orders.
A few things worth knowing:
- It covers most of the AMC experience: tickets, concessions, food and drink, and merchandise.
- Partial payments are fine: if the balance doesn't cover the whole order, apply the card and pay the rest with another method.
- It's not reloadable: once the balance hits zero, you can't add more funds; the card is done.
Do AMC Theatres gift cards expire?
The funds don't expire. Per AMC, the money on an AMC gift card is always yours. There's one catch worth knowing: the card itself stops functioning five years after activation, but your balance isn't lost. If that happens, you can request a free replacement card by calling AMC at 1-800-255-0311 and keep spending your remaining funds.
Do you need to activate an AMC gift card?
Usually not. Gift cards bought directly from AMC (in a theatre or at amctheatres.com) and digital cards are activated automatically, so they're ready to use on arrival. The exception is some cards bought from third-party retailers, which can require activation at the register at purchase, so check the retailer's terms if you're buying off a store rack.
How to check your AMC Theatres gift card balance
Quick version: you'll need your gift card number and PIN. There are three easy ways to check:
- Online: use the AMC gift card balance checker on Gift Card Granny, or check directly at amctheatres.com/gift-cards/check-balance by entering your card number and PIN.
- In person: ask at the box office of any AMC location.
- By phone: call AMC at 1-800-255-0311.
Where to buy an AMC Theatres gift card
You've got options in both digital and physical form:
- Gift Card Granny (digital): buy and send an AMC e-gift card, personalize it, and earn cash back on eligible purchases. Buy an AMC gift card here.
- AMC directly: in any theatre or online at amctheatres.com, in physical or digital form.
- Major retailers: AMC gift cards are on the gift-card racks at many grocery, drugstore, and big-box stores.
Buy an AMC gift card on Gift Card Granny
If you're gifting a movie lover, a digital AMC e-gift card from Gift Card Granny arrives by email in minutes, can be personalized with a design and a message, and earns cash back on eligible purchases. Not sure AMC is their theatre of choice? A custom Visa gift card works anywhere, and you can still add a photo and a note.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use an AMC gift card? Present the physical card at an AMC box office or concession stand, or enter the card number and PIN as your payment method online at amctheatres.com. It covers tickets, concessions, food, and merchandise, and you can split payment with another method if the balance runs short.
Do AMC gift cards expire? The funds never expire. The card itself stops working five years after activation, but you keep your balance and can request a free replacement card by calling AMC at 1-800-255-0311.
Can you use an AMC gift card online? Yes. Enter your gift card number and PIN as a payment method at amctheatres.com to buy tickets or place online orders.
How do I check my AMC gift card balance? Use the AMC balance checker on Gift Card Granny or amctheatres.com/gift-cards/check-balance (you'll need the card number and PIN), ask at any AMC box office, or call 1-800-255-0311.
Do I need to activate an AMC gift card? Cards bought from AMC or received digitally are activated automatically. Some cards from third-party retailers are activated at the register when you buy them, so check the retailer's terms.
Can you reload an AMC gift card? No. AMC gift cards are non-reloadable, so once the balance reaches zero the card can't be topped up.