| What is the difference between a Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate and a Barnes & Noble Gift Card? Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates may be purchased at www.bn.com and are only redeemable online. These Gift Certificates are sent to the recipient seconds via email after your order is placed. Order a Gift Certificate now. Barnes & Noble Gift Cards may be purchased in any Barnes & Noble store or online at www.bn.com and are redeemable both in stores and online at Barnes & Noble.com. A personalized message will accompany each card purchased online. Gift Cards usually arrive within 4-10 business days, but they can be sent using express shipping methods for an additional fee. Order a Barnes & Noble Gift Card now. How do I redeem a Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate at Barnes & Noble.com? Browse our site to find the items you wish to buy and add them to your Cart. On the Cart page, click "Proceed to Checkout". In the Payment section of the Checkout page, click "Apply a Gift Card". Enter the Gift Certificate number and the PIN (the four-digit number located on your certificate. Please note that some Gift Certificates do not have a PIN.). Then click "Enter Another" if you are redeeming more than one Gift Certificate. If the balance available on your Gift Certificate is less than the total cost of your order, you will be asked to provide an additional gif card or online gift certificate, credit card information, pay via PayPal or select Pay by Phone. Gift Certificates cannot be used towards an eBook purchase at this time. By mid-December, however, you'll be able to buy eBooks with a Barnes & Noble Gift Card. Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates are subject to the Barnes & Noble Gift Card Terms and Conditions. Can I buy an eBook with a Barnes & Noble Online Gift Certificate? Soon! You'll be able to buy eBooks with a Barnes & Noble Online Gift Certificate by mid-December. Do all Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates come with a PIN? There is a PIN located on most Online Gift Certificates. If your certificate has a PIN, it must be entered to check your balance. Gift Certificates purchased before November 2003 do not have a PIN. Find out more about when a PIN is required. How can I check the balance on my Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate? You can check your balance anytime. Just click on Check Your Balance and follow the instructions. You will be asked to enter the certificate or validation number. In addition, a PIN is required for most Online Gift Certificates. What can I buy with a Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate? Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates can be redeemed for any product sold at Barnes & Noble.com, except to purchase eBooks. By mid-December, however, you'll be able to buy eBooks with a Barnes & Noble Gift Card. Please check back for updates. Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates cannot be used to purchase other Online Gift Certificates or Gift Cards. Online Gift Certificates also can be used to join the Barnes & Noble Membership program. (Please note: a valid credit card is required to register for our Automatic Membership Renewal option.). Do I need to keep my Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate after I've used it? Yes, you should always keep your Online Gift Certificate. That's because money may still remain on your Online Gift Certificate for any of the following reasons:
In any of these cases, you will need both the Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate number and the PIN to place a new order. What if the total cost of my order is greater than the amount of my Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate? If the balance available on your Online Gift Certificate is less than the total cost of your order, you will be asked to provide credit card information or select Pay by Phone Please note: If you select Pay by Phone to cover a balance, you must phone in your credit card number at 1-800-THE-BOOK (1-800-843-2665) with your order number within 7 days of placing your order or your order will be cancelled. How do I buy a Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate? To buy a Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate, visit our Barnes & Noble Gift Cards & Gift Certificates page. There are links to this page throughout our store, including a Gift Cards & Gift Certificates link located on the lower-left-hand side of our home page. You can send Gift Certificates in any amount between $10 and $250. Is there an easy way to order a large quantity of Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates? Yes. You can place orders in excess of $1,000 through our Bulk Orders department. Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates make the perfect gift for employees, clients, and associates. To order, email us your request, or call 1-866- 823-6304. How soon will my Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates arrive? Online Gift Certificates are emailed to the recipient just seconds after your order is placed. |
