Amazon does not have an official program to "buy back" their own gift cards for cash. Per Amazon's official policy , gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash unless required by specific state laws.
: Once purchased or redeemed, Amazon gift cards generally cannot be returned for a cash refund.
: Some states, such as California (for balances up to $15.00), have consumer protection laws that may allow for small balance cash-outs at the retailer's discretion. 2. The "Trade-In" Program Confusion