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TIPS Verify Your Balance: Verify your balance after buying any gift card.  Use the toll-free number or website on back of the card.  Be safe - treat your cards like cash! Turn Odd Cards into Gifts: Pay for new gift cards with your odd cards (odd balances, merchandise credits, damaged cards) to turn them into gift quality!  Below are companies that have converted cards:          AMC Theatres          Dick's Sporting Goods          Fashion Bug Macy's Pottery Barn Saks Fifth Avenue Starbucks Victoria's Secret Pay store credit card with gift cards: Did you know --- JC Penney allows gift cards to be used as payment on the JC Penney credit card?  Merchandise credits are not allowed.  Check the back of your gift card for details.