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How to Check Your DSW Gift Card Balance

Check your DSW gift card balance online, by phone, or at the register before shopping shoes.

Check DSW balance on official site

DSW gift cards are all about footwear — sneakers, boots, heels, and the occasional handbag. A quick balance check tells you how far it'll stretch. Here's the fast way.

Check your DSW gift card balance online

  1. Tap the button above for DSW's official balance checker.
  2. Enter the card number printed on the card.
  3. Add the PIN hidden under the scratch strip.
  4. Submit to reveal the amount remaining.

What you'll need

  • Card number — on the back of a physical DSW card or in your eGift email.
  • PIN — the scratch-off security code paired with the number.

Alternate ways to check

  • Any DSW store will scan the card at checkout to tell you the balance — no charge.
  • Call DSW customer service and enter the number for an automated readout.
  • Signed-in DSW / VIP members can often see gift card balances in their account.

If nothing loads

  • Retype the card number and PIN carefully; typos are the usual culprit.
  • A card purchased today may take a couple of hours to go live.
  • Still stuck? A store associate can check it at the register.

DSW card shows $0?

Shoe-store cards are easy last-minute gifts, and one passed along before the cashier finished activation can read empty. Look for any purchases first; if the card is genuinely unused, your receipt lets DSW verify and restore the value.

Sell a DSW card you won't wear out

If those shoes aren't your size or style, the balance is still worth money. FlipGift lets you sell it while keeping the code private — a buyer funds escrow, you place their order, and the cash releases on delivery, typically 72–88% of face with a 2.5% fee shared evenly. Sell your DSW value →

Shopping at DSW rather than selling? A DSW 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 DSW order works out →

DSW gift card balance — FAQ

Do DSW gift cards expire?

In most U.S. states, gift cards are protected from expiring for at least five years, and many DSW 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 DSW gift card?

On a physical DSW 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 DSW 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 DSW customer service.

Is checking my DSW gift card balance free?

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

Can I combine multiple DSW gift cards?

DSW 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 DSW gift card is lost or stolen?

If you registered the card or have the original receipt, contact DSW 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 DSW 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 Apparel & Shoes gift cards

Don’t need your DSW 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 DSW card →