Does Ireland Have Gift Cards? 7 Ireland Gift Cards Explained and How to Sell Them for Naira.

Ireland has a busy gift card culture. You can buy One4all cards in post offices across the country. Brown Thomas cards are a favourite for special occasions. However, Apple, Google Play, and Steam gift cards are easy to find online. Ireland gift cards are priced in euros, and Irish law gives most of them at least five years before they can expire.

There’s a lot of movement between Nigeria and Ireland, so these cards often end up with someone back home. A sister in Dublin sends an Apple card for a birthday, or a client in Cork pays a freelancer with an Amazon voucher. If that’s you, this guide explains what each card is, what Irish law says about it, and how to find out whether you can turn it into naira.

Quick answer

Yes, Ireland has gift cards. Common ones include Apple, Google Play, Steam, PlayStation, Amazon, One4all, Brown Thomas, and Penneys. Cards from the Republic of Ireland are priced in euros, while Northern Ireland uses UK pound cards. Global digital cards like Apple and Steam are most likely to sell in Nigeria. Irish store cards like One4all, Brown Thomas, and Penneys are made for spending in Ireland.

First, check which Ireland your card is from

This sounds odd, but it saves a lot of trouble. Ireland has two currencies:

The Republic of Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick) uses the euro. Irish gift cards from here say “€” or “EUR,” and they’re tied to Irish accounts or stores.
Northern Ireland (Belfast, Derry) is part of the United Kingdom and uses the pound sterling. Cards bought there are UK cards, priced in “£” or “GBP.”

Trading platforms treat these as different products with different rates. So before you do anything else, look at the currency on the card or in the email. A “£50 Apple card” from Belfast is a UK card and not an Irish one.

The Amazon Plot Twist

Amazon is the card that confuses people most. For years, Ireland had no Amazon store of its own, so Irish shoppers ordered from Amazon.co.uk or other European Amazon sites. Amazon only launched Amazon.ie in March 2025.

Because of that history, many “Amazon Ireland” gift cards sold online are actually Amazon.co.uk cards priced in pounds. One major gift card supplier describes its Amazon Ireland card as redeemable on Amazon.co.uk, issued in GBP, and valid for 10 years. So if you have an Amazon card from Ireland, check two things

The currency (€ or £), and
The website name on the card.

That tells you whether you’re holding a UK card or a euro card, and which rate applies when you sell it.

Popular Ireland gift cards

Here are the popular gift cards in Ireland;

Apple gift card (Ireland)

The Irish Apple card pays for apps, games, Apple Music, iCloud+, and Apple products from Apple’s Irish online store. Resellers sell it at €15, €25, €50, and €100, and some offer custom amounts. The card’s terms say it’s only valid for Republic of Ireland transactions with Apple, so it won’t load onto a Nigerian or UK Apple ID.

Apple is one of the most traded gift card brands in Nigeria. Whether you can sell the Irish version depends on the platform, so check the sell Apple iTunes gift card page for the regions currently listed.

Google Play gift card (Ireland)

Google lists Irish Google Play cards at €15, €25, and €50. The card only works on a Google account set to Ireland, so it won’t load on a Nigerian account. You can check your options on the Ridima Google Play gift card page. For cards that do match your own account, our guide on how to redeem a Google Play gift card explains the steps.

Steam gift card (EUR)

Irish PC gamers top up their Steam Wallets with euro cards. If you’re selling one, the currency is the detail that matters most. Euro, pound, and US dollar Steam cards usually have separate rates, so a card bought in Dublin and one bought in Belfast won’t necessarily pay the same. The Ridima Steam gift card page shows which versions you can trade.

PlayStation Store gift card (Ireland)

Irish PlayStation cards come in values up to €250 and pay for games, add-ons, and PlayStation Plus. The code can only be redeemed by someone aged 18 or over with a PlayStation Network account registered to Ireland. That limits who can use it, so check whether a platform lists Irish PlayStation cards before you count on selling one.

One4all gift card

One4all is Ireland’s best-known multi-store card. An Post, Ireland’s postal service, says it’s accepted at more than 13,000 stores nationwide and online. You can buy the classic card in post offices from €15, or a digital card from €15 to €150.

One detail is worth knowing. According to One4all’s own help page, the money on the card doesn’t expire. However, after 18 months, a monthly fee of €1.45 is taken from the balance until it reaches zero. So if someone in Ireland sends you a One4all card, it’s best to pass it on to someone who can spend it soon.

Brown Thomas gift card

Brown Thomas is Ireland’s best-known luxury department store, selling fashion, beauty, and homeware. Its gift cards never expire, and you can use them at Brown Thomas, Arnotts, and BT2 stores, or online at brownthomas.com and arnotts.ie. It’s a lovely gift for someone in Ireland, but it has very little resale value in Nigeria.

Penneys gift card

Penneys is what Primark is called in Ireland. Its gift cards hold between €5 and €200 and last five years. The catch is that they only work in Penneys stores in the Republic of Ireland. They can’t be used online, in Northern Ireland, or in Primark stores elsewhere. If you receive one, give it to someone who shops in Ireland.

What decides how much naira you get

When you sell an Irish card, the platform looks at three things.

The brand.

Cards that are easy to resell, like Apple and Steam, attract more buyers than store cards.

The region and currency.

An Irish euro card, a UK pound card, and a US dollar card are three separate products. Each one has its own rate, and some platforms only buy one or two of them.

The exchange rate.

The euro and the pound both move against the naira every day, so the same card can be worth a little more or less from one week to the next.

To estimate your payout, multiply the card’s value by the rate quoted for that exact brand and region. Rates change often, so check the Ridima gift card rate calculator on the day you plan to sell. If you’ve noticed that two cards with the same face value pay differently, our guide do gift cards have varying rates? explains why.

Selling an Irish gift card for naira

Start by keeping the code private and unused. Once a code has been redeemed, nobody can buy it from you.

Read the card. Note the brand, the amount, the currency (€ or £), and whether it says Ireland, IE, or UK.
Confirm the balance on the brand’s own website. Don’t use “balance checker” links from strangers. Scammers use them to collect codes.
Check whether it’s accepted. Search for your card’s brand and region in the Ridima rate calculator. If it isn’t listed, the platform isn’t buying that version right now.
Open a Ridima account. Download the app on Android or iOS, or register on the web.
Trade the card. Go to sell gift cards, choose your card and region, enter the value, and upload the e-code or a clear photo. When verification is complete, withdraw your naira to your bank account.

If anything goes wrong during verification, the Ridima FAQ page is a good first stop.

Finally, be wary of anyone who messages you with a “special rate” for euro or pound cards. If they ask for the code before paying, walk away. A code is as good as cash.

Frequently asked questions about Ireland gift cards

Here are the frequently asked questions about Ireland gift cards;

Question 1: Do Irish gift cards expire?

Most gift vouchers sold in Ireland since 2 December 2019 must last at least five years or have no expiry date at all, under the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019. Some cards, like Brown Thomas, never expire. Others, like One4all, follow their own terms, so check the card.

Question 2: Is a Northern Ireland gift card the same as an Irish one?

No. Northern Ireland is part of the UK and uses pounds, so its cards are UK cards. Republic of Ireland cards use euros. Platforms value them separately.

Question 3: Does Ireland have its own Amazon gift card?

Amazon launched Amazon.ie in March 2025. Before that, Irish shoppers used Amazon.co.uk, and many Amazon cards sold for Ireland are still Amazon.co.uk cards in pounds. Check the currency and website on your card to know which one you have.

Question 4: Can I sell a One4all card in Nigeria?

It’s very unlikely. One4all cards are made for shops in Ireland, and Nigerian platforms rarely buy them. Because of the monthly fee after 18 months, it’s best to pass the card to someone in Ireland who can use it soon.

Question 5: Is Penneys the same as Primark?

Yes. Primark trades as Penneys in the Republic of Ireland. But a Penneys gift card only works in Penneys stores in the Republic. You can’t use it at Primark stores in other countries.

Question 6: Which Ireland gift cards are easiest to sell for naira?

Global digital cards like Apple, Steam, and Google Play have the best chance, as long as the platform accepts the Irish or euro version. UK pound cards bought in Northern Ireland are a separate product, so check them separately in the Ridima rate calculator.

Before you go

Ireland gift cards are easy to receive and sometimes tricky to use from Nigeria. Check the currency first, because it tells you whether you have an Irish card or a UK one. Then check whether it’s a global brand you might sell or a high-street card that’s best spent in Ireland. Keep the code private until you’ve decided.

When you’re ready, the Ridima gift card rate calculator will show you what your card is worth today. You can also trade your gift cards on Ridima and get instant Naira in your bank account.

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