Quickly, Does anyone know if American Express or MasterCard gift cards from the US work in Canada?

Question

I need to send someone in Ottawa a gift card asap but I've never sent one to anyone outside the USA. Will they work there if purchased here in Califonia?

Answer 1

American Express and Mastercard are both widely used in Canada.  I see no reason why their gift cards wouldn't be acceptable.  if you need to be sure, just call AMEX or MC and ask them.

Answer 2

I believe they are only good in the US  

I know this because i had wanted to send my niece a American expressgift card  and she lives in Israel but check with American express

gift card website it states that gift cards can only be used in the US

so I would ppresume the same would go for MasterCard gift cards

from american express website



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AMERICAN EXPRESS® CLASSIC GIFT CARDS

THE GIFT THAT GIVES MORE

THE AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD

Purchasing a Gift Card for any occasion is simple.

    * Available in $25, $50, $100, $200 and $500 denominations.

    * $3.95 per Card fee plus shipping and handling.

    * Card will be printed with the name "Gift Card Recipient"

    * In order to protect the purchaser's security, the Card will be delivered to the purchaser's billing address.

    * Can be delivered via express UPS within 1-2 business days.

BENEFITS OF THE AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD.

Special Offers

All American Express Gift Cards now come with special offers! Your friends and loved ones can save when they use their Gift Card at participating merchants like Pier 1 Imports, KB Toys and Foot Locker.

Accepted at Over a Million Places

Gift Cards can be used virtually everywhere in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that welcomes American Express Cards.*

Available in a variety of prepaid amounts

Gift Card denomination values range from $25-$500.

Replaceable

If the Gift Card is lost or stolen, the unused balance can be refunded/replaced.**

Gift Cards are available online and at participating sellers across the United States.

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>*Some restrictions on merchant acceptance will apply to the Gift Card. The Gift Card is not for use at airline, hotel, telecom, or ATMs.

THIS SHould answer your question:

  >It is for use in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands only<. Additional restrictions apply. See terms and conditions.<