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How to Check Your CVS Gift Card Balance

Check your CVS gift card balance online, by phone, or at the pharmacy counter.

Check CVS balance on official site

CVS gift cards work on everything from prescriptions to snacks, so a quick balance check helps you plan a pharmacy run. It only takes a moment.

Check your CVS gift card balance online

  1. Hit the button above to load the official CVS balance checker.
  2. Enter the card number from the back of the card.
  3. Provide the PIN beneath the scratch-off strip.
  4. Submit and the remaining balance appears.

You'll need

  • The card number — printed on the reverse of the CVS card or in your eGift message.
  • The PIN — the hidden code that must accompany the number.

Other options for checking

  • Any CVS pharmacy can scan the card at the counter for free.
  • Call the CVS gift card line and enter the digits through the automated menu.
  • Your last CVS receipt paid with the card usually shows what remains.

If the balance won't display

  • Re-type the number and PIN slowly; mis-keys are the top cause.
  • A same-day purchase may need a little time before it's readable online.
  • Still nothing? Staff at any store can check it at the register.

CVS card showing $0?

CVS sells its own cards and many third-party prepaid cards, so first make sure you're checking a store gift card and not a Visa/Mastercard product. A store card that reads empty was often never activated at the register — your receipt lets CVS trace and correct it.

Sell a CVS card you don't need

If drugstore credit isn't useful to you, you can convert it to cash on FlipGift while keeping the code to yourself. A buyer's money is held in escrow, you place their order, and the funds release once delivery clears — typically 72–88% of face after a 2.5% fee shared by both sides. Sell your CVS balance →

Shopping at CVS rather than selling? A CVS order placed through escrow lands 8–40% under retail — someone else's balance pays for it and the item ships to you, with no code changing hands either way. How a CVS order works out →

CVS gift card balance — FAQ

Do CVS gift cards expire?

In most U.S. states, gift cards are protected from expiring for at least five years, and many CVS cards don’t expire at all. Check the terms printed on your card or its packaging to be sure.

Where do I find the card number and PIN on a CVS gift card?

On a physical CVS card, the number is printed on the front or back, and the PIN is usually a separate code under a scratch-off panel on the back. For an eGift card, both are in your confirmation email.

Can I check my CVS balance without the PIN?

The online checker usually needs both the card number and PIN. Without the PIN, check your balance in store or by contacting CVS customer service.

Is checking my CVS gift card balance free?

Yes. Checking your balance online, by phone, or in store is always free — CVS never charges to look up a gift card balance.

Can I combine multiple CVS gift cards?

CVS usually lets you apply more than one gift card to a single order at checkout. The exact limit depends on the platform (online vs. in store) — if a card isn’t accepted at the register, try splitting payment online instead.

What should I do if my CVS gift card is lost or stolen?

If you registered the card or have the original receipt, contact CVS customer service as soon as possible. Without a receipt or registration, gift cards generally cannot be replaced — treat them like cash and record the number and PIN somewhere safe right after purchase.

What can I do with a CVS gift card I don’t want?

If you won't use it, sell its value through FlipGift Escrow — you keep the card and its code, and typically net 72–88% of face value, instead of letting the balance go to waste.

Check balance for other Retail gift cards

Don’t need your CVS card?

Sell it via FlipGift escrow — the code stays with you the whole time. You redeem the card yourself to deliver the buyer’s order, and the buyer’s money is held until delivery is confirmed. Sellers typically net 72–88% of face value.

Sell your CVS card →