Yes, you can use gift cards on DoorDash’s delivery app – here’s how

• You can use gift cards on DoorDash if they are specifically the delivery service’s official voucher.
• DoorDash does not allow gift cards intended for the restaurants it delivers for. 
• You can purchase and redeem DoorDash gift cards using the website or mobile app.
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DoorDash offers its own gift cards which can be used to pay for its food delivery services. DoorDash gift cards are the only ones that you can use with the service, though – DoorDash won’t accept restaurant-branded gift cards, for example, because DoorDash is a third-party delivery service unaffiliated with the restaurants it delivers for. 

How to use gift cards on DoorDash

If someone has gifted you a DoorDash gift card, it’s easy to redeem it and add its value to your account using either the website or mobile app. 

1. Start the DoorDash app or go to the DoorDash website in a browser.

2. Tap your account icon at the top left of the mobile app or, if you are on the web, click the hamburger menu at the top left of the page (the three horizontal lines).

3. Choose “Gift Card” from the menu.

4. Find the code on the gift card and enter it in the code redemption field. 

5. Click "Redeem Gift Card."

You'll see a confirmation message and the value of the card will be added to your account. You can always check on your remaining balance by opening the DoorDash menu and choosing "Payment." Your gift card balance appears in the DoorDash Credits section of the page. 

How to purchase DoorDash gift cards

You can buy a gift card using the DoorDash website or via the mobile app.

1. Start the DoorDash app or go to the DoorDash website in a browser.

2. Tap your account icon at the top left of the mobile app or, if you are on the web, click the hamburger menu at the top left of the page (the three horizontal lines).

3. Choose "Gift Card" from the menu.

4. Choose "Buy Gift Card" and follow the instructions to choose a card style, amount, gift message, recipient, and payment information. 

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