Help! Went over my balance on an AMEX gift card!?

Question

I went over my balance on my gift card by 56 cents. Will american express come and find me or something? What can I do? Do I send them a buck in the mail? I don't have a credit card so I can't pay them that way. HELP!

Answer 1

If the merchant didn't collect the difference at the time of sale, there is no way they can contact you to get it.  It's a gift card not a credit card.

Answer 2

The vendor might request payment, and you would be required to pay them.  I would forget about it, it likely isn't worth the accounting for them to even send you a letter about it.