How to activate a CVS Pharmacy Gift Card key?

2 min. readlast update: 03.24.2025

Activating a CVS Pharmacy Gift Card key is really simple, just follow these steps:

Online

  1. Visit this page here
  2. During checkout, enter both the gift card number and pin in the redemption field.
  3. Click Redeem
  4. The gift card value/coupon discount will be deducted.

NOTE: You need to link your card number to your CVS.com account

Mobile

  1. You need to attach your card to the app by scanning it or inputting the number to get credit for your purchase.
  2. It's a great way to have your card "in hand" for in-store purchases, too. 

In Store:

  1. You must print your eGift Card and present it to the cashier at the time of purchase. 
  2. The cashier would scan the bar code or type the number displayed under the bar code into their payment system.

NOTE:

  1. In the event that the store’s eGift validation system is offline or unavailable, the store staff shall politely decline to accept the eGift.
  2. The recipient may still use the eGift when the system is back online.
  3. The eGift may not be valid for use on certain promotional items/services and it cannot be exchanged for cash.

The key is not working

If you have activated the key according to the guide but the code appears not to work, please check what type of error message you receive and depending on it follow the appropriate instructions:

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