PlayoutAmazon vs. Google Play gift card: which to pick
Pick an Amazon gift card for everyday shopping, from household items to gifts. Pick a Google Play gift card for your Android phone: apps, games and other content in the Play Store. Both are free to earn on Playout and usually arrive within minutes.
Key facts
- Amazon gift card
- Credit for the Amazon store it’s issued for: physical products and more.
- Google Play gift card
- Credit for your Google Play balance: apps, games and other content.
- Redeem Amazon
- Add the code to your Amazon account in the matching store.
- Redeem Google Play
- Play Store > Payments & subscriptions > Redeem code, or play.google.com/redeem.
- On Playout
- Both delivered by email, usually within minutes, from a low minimum.
Amazon and Google Play are two of the most popular gift cards around, and on Playout you can earn either one by playing games. They’re both easy to redeem and both arrive by email, usually within minutes. The difference is what you can spend them on. Here’s a simple Amazon vs. Google Play gift card comparison to help you choose.
Amazon gift card: for everyday shopping
An Amazon gift card adds credit to your Amazon account, which you can spend across the huge range of products Amazon sells: household essentials, books, toys, gadgets, clothing and gifts for someone else.
Choose Amazon if:
- You already shop on Amazon and know what’s in your basket.
- You want something physical, delivered to your door.
- You’re buying a present for someone.
- You like letting rewards build up toward a bigger purchase.
Good to know: Amazon gift cards are generally tied to the Amazon store they’re issued for, so redeem yours in the store you actually shop in. Once redeemed, the credit sits in your Amazon account and is applied at checkout.
Google Play gift card: for your Android phone
A Google Play gift card adds credit to your Google Play balance. You can spend it on apps, games, in-game items and other content in the Play Store, right on the phone you use every day.
Choose Google Play if:
- You want a premium app or a paid game.
- You buy in-game items in your favorite games.
- You like digital content you can enjoy instantly.
- You want to keep a ready balance on your phone.
Good to know: Google Play gift cards are generally tied to a country, so redeem yours on an account set to the matching one. To redeem, open the Play Store, tap your profile icon, choose Payments & subscriptions and then Redeem code, or go to play.google.com/redeem.
Side by side
| Amazon gift card | Google Play gift card | |
|---|---|---|
| Spend it on | Products sold on Amazon | Apps, games and content on Google Play |
| Best for | Everyday shopping and gifts | Your Android phone |
| Redeem in | Your Amazon account | Your Google Play balance |
| Tied to | The Amazon store it’s issued for | A country |
| On Playout | Email delivery, usually within minutes | Email delivery, usually within minutes |
A natural pair for Android players
Playout runs on Android through Google Play, so a Google Play gift card is a neat fit: the phone you earn on is the phone you spend on. That said, plenty of players prefer Amazon because it covers so much of what they buy anyway. There’s no wrong choice, and you pick your reward fresh every time you cash out.
If you’d rather have flexible money than store credit, PayPal cash is a great alternative. Our PayPal vs. gift cards guide compares the two.
How to earn either one on Playout
- Install Playout from Google Play. There’s no sign-up form; your account is tied to your phone.
- Play games from the shelf. Every finished level adds coins. Try Mahjong Smart, Jelly Jam or any game on the games page.
- Let the coins convert. Every four hours, your coins become real money in your balance.
- Cash out once you reach the minimum, which is low, set per currency and shown in the app. Choose an Amazon gift card or a Google Play gift card.
- Accept the reward email and redeem your card in the matching store.
What to expect
Think of your gift cards as a fun bonus for time you’d spend playing anyway, not a second income. Your balance grows with how much and how regularly you play, and the daily streak and weekly Live Event add a little extra.
Amazon is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC. Playout is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon or Google.
