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Sell Your DSW Gift Card for Cash

Updated September 29, 2026 · Reviewed by Kirill Novikov, FlipGift founder

Diagram of a FlipGift escrow deal: buyer pays into escrow, seller orders with their gift card, the item ships with proof, then the money is released

Sell your DSW gift card for cash without handing anyone the number or PIN. You use the card to pay for a buyer's DSW order, their money waits in escrow, and it's released to you when the order arrives — typically 72–88% of face value, against the 60–85% buy-back sites pay after taking the code.

Why DSW gift cards go unused

DSW cards from rewards and gifting hold value while shoe needs stay sporadic.

Using a DSW gift card on a buyer's order

DSW's gift card terms and returns rules cover what matters here:

  • dsw.com and U.S. DSW stores. Not at DSW Canada stores or dswcanada.ca.
  • Number and PIN. Enter both at checkout. If the order costs more than the card holds, you pay the difference with another payment method.
  • VIP points go to whoever spends the card. Place the buyer's order while signed in to your DSW VIP account and the points are yours.
  • Returns go back to the original payment within 60 days, and an item returned on dsw.com by a gift recipient is credited to the original form of payment too. That's your card, so a problem with the buyer's item is settled on the FlipGift deal.
  • Allow for a check now and then. DSW occasionally holds randomly selected shipments for extra security verification.
  • Not for gift cards or cash.

How to sell your DSW card the safe way

  1. List your DSW card — brand and balance only, never the code.
  2. A buyer who wants shoes from DSW pays for their order into escrow.
  3. You place their order with your card and upload the confirmation and tracking.
  4. When they confirm delivery, escrow pays you.

How the fee, escrow and disputes work: how escrow works · selling without sharing the code.

Ready to cash out your DSW card? List your DSW card →

DSW at a glance

Sellers ready nowNone today — post a request and the next DSW seller sees it
CategoryApparel shoes
Free shipping at$75+ on DSW.com
Flat shipping below that$8
In the catalogueYes — requests accepted

Live from the FlipGift order book.

Before you list: check your DSW balance

DSW lets you check the balance online, on the issuer’s balance page, and you will need the PIN from the back of the card.

  1. Tap the button 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.

Official DSW balance checker · Full DSW balance guide

What a $100 DSW card pays on FlipGift

Where you sellYou keep
FlipGift Escrow
typical 10–20% discount, after the 2.5% seller fee — no live offer on this store right now
$78–$88

Per $100 of face value, to your FlipGift balance after the 2.5% seller fee.

Rules of the DSW gift card

Works on the websiteYes
Works in storeYes
Expiresnever (no expiration date)
Digital (e-gift) card offeredYes

Usable to purchase merchandise from dsw.com or any DSW store in the USA. Not redeemable for cash except where required by law.

Source: DSW gift card terms, checked 2026-09-02

Official source: DSW gift card page

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to share my DSW card number or PIN to sell it?

No. You keep the card and use it to pay for a buyer's DSW order yourself — the number and PIN are never typed into any site or handed to anyone.

How much will I get for my DSW gift card?

Typically 72–88% of face value: you set the discount, the buyer pays that price into escrow, and you keep it minus a 2.5% seller fee and the 2% withdrawal fee. Buy-back sites usually pay 60–85% and take the code first.

How fast do I get paid for my DSW card?

When the buyer confirms their DSW order arrived — or automatically about 16 days after it ships if they never respond. You can then withdraw as crypto or a digital prepaid Visa card.

Can I use a DSW gift card online?

Yes. DSW gift cards are redeemable for merchandise online at dsw.com and in DSW stores, but not at DSW Canada stores or dswcanada.ca. They don't expire and carry no fees.

Can I sell a DSW gift card?

Not back to DSW: gift cards can't be redeemed for cash except where the law requires. Here you keep the card and use it to pay for a buyer's dsw.com order; escrow pays you when they confirm delivery, typically 72–88% of face value, and nobody sees the card number or PIN.

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