Google Play Store gift card denominations confirmed, cards hitting Target but no device Purchasing

Looks like Google is getting closer to launching the Play Store gift cards that many of us are extremely excited to finally see. They recently published a gift card support page, but of course took it down pretty darn fast. As you and I both know though, very few things that get pushed and removed are missed by the community. For now at least we know that the gift cards will come in 4 denominations, $10, $15, $25 and $50 with a maximum balance of $2000.

Sadly though, as it will sit at launch, you won;t be ale to buy devices or accessories with gift cards. Nor will you be able to apply a portion of the purchase to a gift card. Not sure how or why Google has put that into play. A gift card is the same as cash and if I get a few $50 gift cards for Christmas I’d really like to but a Nexus 7. We hope that changes at some point after it launches though.

On to something a bit more wonderful though. Some Target stores are already stocking the gift cards and have them already on the floor for sale. Not that it will do you much good to go and buy one right now. If Target is jumping the gun and putting them out for sale then Google should be getting real close to making the update that turns the service on. This is getting a little more exciting every day.

Google Play gift cards are available in the United States in the amounts of $10, $15, $25, $50. To find a retailer near you, visit play.google.com/about/giftcards. Any gift cards you redeem will appear on your account as part of your Google Play balance. Note that the Google Play balance has a $2000 limit.

How to redeem. You can redeem your Google Play gift card four ways: At play.google.com/redeem

On the back of your Google Play gift card, SCRATCH TO REVEAL CODE. Visit play.google.com/redeem and enter the redemption code found under the scratch-off section. Once you’ve entered a valid redemption code, the value of the card will be automatically applied to your Google Play balance, which will appear as a payment method when you go through the purchase flow on Google Play.

While making a purchase on the Google Play website (play.google.com)

Ensure you’re signed in to your Google account, and select an item to purchase*.

*Note that Google Play gift cards may not be used to purchase subscriptions or items from the Devices section, including accessories (chargers, covers, etc.).

While making a purchase using the Google Play Store app on your device. Open the Google Play Store app on your device, and navigate to the content you’d like to buy; Tap on the item to see the details page; Tap the blue box that lists the item’s price; Tap the gray drop-down arrow to see a list of payment options; Select Redeem; On the back of

Source Droid-Life, AndroidPolice