Can I buy Amazon gift cards with Monero?

Yes. CakePay (built into Cake Wallet) and Coincards both sell Amazon gift cards for XMR. Select your country (US, UK, EU, etc.), choose the amount ($10-$500+), pay with Monero, and receive the gift card code instantly. 1-3% premium over face value.

CakePay is a gift card purchasing service built directly into Cake Wallet (the Monero mobile wallet). Browse 150+ retailers, select a card, pay with XMR from your wallet — all without leaving the app. No separate account needed. Available in US, UK, EU, CA, and more.

Is Coincards better than Bitrefill for Monero?

For Monero specifically, yes. Coincards accepts XMR directly as a payment method and is one of the few gift card services that actively promotes Monero support. Bitrefill accepts BTC and Lightning primarily — you'd need to swap XMR to BTC first. Coincards also has a better selection for Canadian retailers.

How much do Monero gift cards cost?

Gift card services charge a 1-5% premium over face value. For example, a $100 Amazon card costs ~$102-105 in XMR. The premium covers the service fee and exchange rate risk. CakePay tends to have the lowest premiums (1-3%). This premium is the 'cost' of spending Monero at mainstream retailers.

What stores can I buy gift cards for with XMR?

150+ retailers including: Amazon, Steam, Uber, DoorDash, Walmart, Target, Apple, Google Play, Netflix, Spotify, Nike, Adidas, Home Depot, and many more. Availability varies by country. CakePay and Coincards have the best selection for US/EU/UK/CA.

Buy Gift Cards with Monero — Spend XMR Anywhere

TL;DR: CakePay (built into Cake Wallet) is the easiest — browse 150+ retailers, pay with XMR, get codes instantly. Coincards is the best standalone service with native Monero support. Buy Amazon, Steam, Uber, and more with XMR at a 1-5% premium.

Best Gift Card Services

CakePay

XMR Direct — Built into Cake Wallet

150+ retailers. US, UK, EU, CA. Buy cards without leaving your wallet app. Lowest premiums (1-3%).

Coincards

XMR Direct — coincards.com

Canadian-focused but growing globally. Native Monero. Email delivery. Good selection.

Bitrefill

BTC/Lightning (swap from XMR)

Largest selection (2,500+ retailers, 180 countries). No direct XMR — swap first via Trocador.

Popular Gift Cards Available with XMR

Amazon Steam Uber / Uber Eats DoorDash Walmart Target Apple Google Play Netflix Spotify Nike Adidas Home Depot IKEA PlayStation Xbox Airbnb Starbucks

Service Comparison

Feature	CakePay	Coincards	Bitrefill
XMR Direct	Yes	Yes	No (BTC/LN)
KYC Required	No	No	No
Retailers	150+	50+	2,500+
Countries	US, UK, EU, CA, AU	US, CA primarily	180+
Premium	1-3%	2-5%	1-3%
Delivery	Instant (in-app)	Email (minutes)	Instant
Interface	Mobile app	Website	Website + app

How to Buy with CakePay

Open Cake Wallet (iOS or Android)
Tap the CakePay icon (shopping bag)
Browse retailers or search (e.g., "Amazon")
Select amount ($10, $25, $50, $100, etc.)
Confirm — XMR is sent from your wallet
Gift card code appears instantly in the app
Use the code on the retailer's website

The Bottom Line

Gift cards are the bridge between Monero and mainstream retail. With CakePay or Coincards, you can spend XMR at Amazon, Steam, Uber, and 150+ other retailers. The 1-5% premium is the cost of privacy — and for most people, it's worth it.

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