The Marks and Spencer E Gift Card – Complete Guide
The Marks and Spencer E Gift Card is a digital gift card that you can buy online and send to someone via email. You can choose from a range of designs and load the card with any amount from £10 to £500. The recipient can use the e-gift card to pay for most things online and in-store in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands.
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Where You Can Buy Marks and Spencer E Gift Card
You can buy Marks and Spencer e gift cards online from their official website or from other retailers that offer them. E Gift Cards are digital versions of physical gift cards that can be loaded with any amount from £10 to £500 and used to pay for most things online and in-store in the UK, ROI, and the Channel Islands. They are valid for 60 months from the last transaction and can be sent to the recipient’s email address within an hour or on a specified delivery date.
How to Activate Marks and Spencer E Gift Card
To activate your Marks and Spencer E Gift Card, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the M&S website and log in to your account or create a new Marks and Spencer e gift card if you don’t have one already.
- Go to the Gift Card Balance page and enter the 16-digit card number and the 5-digit PIN printed on your e-gift card or in the email you received.
- Click on ‘Check balance’ and your e-gift card will be activated and ready to use.
How to Use M&S Gift Card Online
To use your M&S gift card online, you need to follow these steps:
- Log in to your M&S online account and navigate to Account > Gift Cards.
- To redeem in stores, select View to display the gift card bar code. Allow a colleague to scan the bar code or if you are on a self-serve till, select ‘Gift Cards’ as the payment method and scan the gift card.
- To redeem online, select ‘Pay with an M&S gift card/e-gift card’ on the payment page. Enter the 16-digit gift card number and the 5-digit PIN. The amount will be deducted from your gift card balance.
- You can use up to two gift cards or e-gift cards per order. If the total order value is less than the value of your gift card(s), any balance will remain on the card and can be used against future purchases. If the total order value is more than the value on your gift card(s), you can pay the balance using a debit or credit card, PayPal, or Clearpay.
You can also check out this video for a visual guide on how to redeem your M&S gift card online.
Where To Use M&S Gift Card
Redeemable gift cards are accepted at all M&S stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, except for BP gas stations. At the point of sale, they can be utilized for online shopping by inputting the five-digit PIN and the 19-digit card number located on the back.
How To Check Marks and Spencer E Gift Card Balance
To check the balance of your Marks and Spencer E Gift Card, you can do the following:
- Sign into an online M&S account and go to the ‘My Account’ page. Under the ‘Payment and Delivery’ listing, click on ‘Check gift card balance’. This allows you to check your e-gift card balance without making an order.
- Alternatively, you can visit the Gift Card Balance page on the M&S website and enter the card number that appears on the back of the card. You can also use this method if you are in the Republic of Ireland or the Channel Islands.
Checking your Marks and Spencer e gift card procedure is quite similar to Primark Balance checker procedure.
M&S Gift Card Problems
There are some possible reasons why your gift card may not work online or in-store:
- Your gift card or e-gift card PIN is a four or five-digit number. For gift cards, you’ll find the PIN on the back of the card under the scratch-off panel. Please take care when scratching off the panel, as damaged cards will not be accepted.
- Your gift card may have expired. M&S gift cards and e-gift cards are valid for 60 months from the last transaction (transactions include balance inquiries). Any remaining balance will be canceled on the expiry of the validity period.
- Your gift card may have insufficient funds. You can check your gift card balance online, in-store at a till, or by calling 0333 014 8777.
- Your gift card may have some exceptions. M&S gift cards and e-gift cards cannot be used to pay for M&S Bank services, M&S Energy, or outstanding M&S Credit Card, Chargecard, or Budgetcard balances. They also cannot be used for Made to Measure shirts, personalized cards, or M&S Energy.
If none of these reasons apply to your situation, you can visit their FAQ section here or you may need to contact M&S customer service for further assistance. You can find their contact details here.
How Long Do Marks and Spencer E Gift Cards Last?
The Marks and Spencer e gift card is valid for 60 months and the balance can be checked online or in-store. If you do not use the card for 5 consecutive years, the card will become invalid and you will lose your balance.
Can I Use Marks and Spencer Gift Cards at Ocado?
No, you cannot use Marks and Spencer gift cards at Ocado. Although Ocado is partnered with M&S, they operate as two separate entities. Therefore, Ocado does not accept gift cards for M&S products sold through ocado.com. You can only use M&S gift cards to pay for most things online and in-store in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands.
References
- E-Gift Cards | Buy Digital Gift Card Online | M&S – Marks & Spencer.
- Marks and Spencer e-Gift Cards – Digital Gift Cards | E-Vouchers.
- Help – Gift cards & e-gift cards – M&S IE.
- Marks and Spencer e-Gift Cards | Digital Gift Cards – E-Vouchers.
- Marks & Spencer Gift Card – M&S eGift Card – Prezzee.
- Marks & Spencer Gift Cards & Vouchers – M&S Vouchers.
