How to Test a Gift Card

Test how gift cards work in your store without making an actual payment.

1. Create a test discount

• In Shopify admin, go to Discounts → Create discount
• Choose Amount off products
• Set value to cover full price (e.g., 100%)

2. Select the gift card product

• Under Applies to, choose Specific products
• Select your Gift Card product

3. Complete a test purchase

• Go to your storefront, add the gift card to cart, apply the discount code
• Total becomes $0, complete checkout without payment

4. Test the gift card

• Check email for the issued gift card
• Use the code during checkout to confirm it works

5. Clean up

• Return to Discounts in Shopify admin
• Deactivate or delete the test discount

Tip: This method ensures you can fully test the gift card purchase and redemption process without charging your store's payment method.