Card Issuer Types of Cards Ways to Buy a Sephora Gift Card or eGift Card How to check a Gift Card, eGift Card, or Store Merchandise Credit Balance How to redeem a Sephora Gift Card, eGift Card or Store Merchandise Credit How to redeem a Sephora Gift Card or eGift Card Online Redemption Limitations Redeeming Sephora Gift Cards at Kohl’s or Sephora at Kohl’s Adding Value to an Existing Gift Card, eGift Card Returning an item that was purchased by a Gift Card, eGift Card Sephora Store Merchandise Credit Sephora U.S. Gift Card, Store Merchandise Terms and Conditions Sephora Canada Gift Card, eGift Card, and Store Merchandise Credit Terms and Conditions
Sephora Gift Cards, eGift Cards, and Store Merchandise Credits issued in the U.S. are issued by LGCS Inc., which is the sole legal obligor to the cardholder. Neither Sephora USA, Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (including Sephora Beauty Canada, Inc.) other than LGCS Inc. shall be liable to a cardholder with respect to Gift cCards, eGift Cards, or Store Merchandise Credits issued in the U.S.
Sephora Gift Cards, eGift Cards, and Store Merchandise Credits issued in Canada are issued by Sephora Beauty Canada, Inc., which is the sole legal obligor to the cardholder. Neither Sephora USA, Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (including LGCS Inc.) shall be liable to a cardholder with respect to Gift Cards, eGift Cards, and Store Merchandise Credits issued in Canada.
LGCS, Inc., Sephora USA, Inc., Sephora Beauty Canada, Inc., and their affiliates shall collectively be referred to herein as “Sephora”.
Gift Cards: physical cards that have a 16-digit gift card number and an 8-digit PIN.
eGift Cards: virtual cards that have a 16-digit gift card number and an 8-digit PIN.
Store Merchandise Credits: physical cards that have a 16-digit card number. There is no PIN.
All Sephora Gift Cards, eGift Cards and Store Merchandise Credits are redeemable at Sephora locations for merchandise only (except as required by law) and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, altered, destroyed, or used without authorization. Sephora Gift Cards, eGift Cards and Store Merchandise Credits have no expiration date and no fees will be charged against the unused balance of the gift cards. Please click here to view the Gift Card Terms and Conditions.
There are three ways to buy plastic Sephora Gift Cards:
1. In store: any Sephora stores or authorized retailers in the U.S. and Canada
2. Online: sephora.com, sephora.ca, the Sephora App, or authorized retailers
3. By phone: customer service at 1-877-SEPHORA
There is one way to buy Sephora eGift Cards:
4. Online: sephora.com, sephora.ca, the Sephora app, or authorized retailers. eGift Cards purchased through sephora.com or sephora.ca are distributed by CashStar, Inc.
Sephora will only honor Gift Cards and eGift Cards purchased through our stores, website, mobile app, and authorized retailers. We no longer sell eGift Certificates. You cannot use a Sephora Gift Card, eGift Card, or eGift Certificate to purchase Gift Cards or eGift Cards. All sales of Gift Cards and eGift Cards are non-refundable and are final.
One gift card can be purchased per online order. To purchase multiple gift cards online, please place a separate order for each. You can also visit a Sephora store to purchase multiple gift cards. The maximum denomination for a gift card is $250. If you wish to purchase more than $2,500, please use our Corporate Ordering Platform or call 1-844-828-5335.
There are four ways to check your Gift Card or eGift Card balance:
5. Online at sephora.com or sephora.ca: Sign in to your Account. From the Account Information page, locate the Payments & Credits section. Enter your card number and PIN and click on “check” to check your balance on the gift card or eGift card.
6. Online or on the Sephora app: Click here to check your gift card or eGift Card balance.
7. By phone: Call 1-888-860-7897 to check the balance on a Gift Card or eGift Card.
8. In Store: If you have the physical card, a printout or have the eGift Card on your mobile device, a Beauty Advisor can check the balance on your gift card or eGift Card for US and Canada stores.
The balance of a Store Merchandise Credit can only be checked in person at a Sephora store.
Your gift card balance is an estimate only. In most cases, the balance is adjusted immediately when you make a purchase, but there may be occasions when the balance adjustment is delayed.
Do not attempt to check your balance through any third-party sites. Such third-party sites are likely to be scams, and use of them may result in the theft of your gift card, eGift Card, store merchandise credit, and/or potentially other personal information. Sephora is not responsible for the safety or reliability of non-Sephora systems or platforms, or any loss of your gift card, eGift Card, or store merchandise credit as a result of the use of such sites.
A Sephora Gift Card, eGift Card, or Store Merchandise Credit is redeemable only for merchandise and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Sephora Gift Cards, eGift Cards, and Store Merchandise Credits have no expiration date and are not charged any fees against the unused balance. If the amount of the order exceeds the amount of the Gift Cards, eGift Cards, or Store Merchandise Credits, an additional method of payment is required to pay for the balance of the order. If the amount of the order is less than the balance of the Gift Cards, eGift Cards, or Store Merchandise Credits, the balance remains on the card for future redemption. If any online credit is available on the account, that online credit will automatically be applied first.
The daily exchange rate will determine the value of your Canadian Gift Cards, eGift Cards, or Store Merchandise Credits if used in U.S. and the value of your U.S. Gift Cards, eGift Cards, or Store Merchandise Credits if used in Canada. Gift cards, eGift Cards, or Store Merchandise Credits purchased in U.S. or Canada cannot be used in other international locations or international websites.
You can redeem your Gift Cards, eGift Cards & Store Merchandise Credits in the following locations:
Plastic Gift Cards & eGift Cards | Store Merchandise Credits |
|---|---|
US & Canada Sephora stores | US & Canada Sephora stores |
sephora.com & sephora.ca | |
Sephora App | |
Sephora at Kohl’s stores |
Sephora Gift Cards and eGift Cards have a 16-digit gift card code, and an 8-digit PIN. To redeem online, just follow these easy steps:
Using a coin or fingernail, scratch off the foil covering the 8-digit gift card PIN. This is located on the back of the Gift Card, in the right corner.
On the Checkout page in the Payment section, enter your Gift Card number and PIN.*
Hit the “Save & Continue” button in the lower right corner of the Payment area. You will see the Gift Card amount deducted from your total order on the right side of the page.
Your Gift Card or eGift Card may not cover the full order total, which can include sales tax and shipping fees. Gift/eGift Card funds will be applied to your order total first, and any remaining amount will need to be paid with another method of payment, such as credit or debit card or PayPal. Currently, we are unable to combine Gift Cards or eGift Cards with Klarna or Afterpay. On the Confirmation Order page, be sure to review the payment information and total charge of your order to confirm all details are correct.
Up to two Gift Cards and/or eGift Cards can be used per online order. Up to ten Gift Cards and/or eGift Cards can be used per online order by contacting Customer Service at 1-877-SEPHORA.
Sephora Gift Cards and eGift Cards are redeemable at Sephora at Kohl’s stores. They are not able to be redeemed at Kohls.com. Store Merchandise Credits are not redeemable at Sephora at Kohl’s stores or on Kohls.com.
Funds can only be added to an existing Gift Card by going to a Sephora retail store location if the Gift Card was purchased at a Sephora store, on our website, or on our mobile app. Value cannot be added to eGift Cards, to gift cards purchased at authorized retailers, or to Store Merchandise Credits.
Items purchased by a Sephora Gift Card, eGift Card, or Store Merchandise Credit and returned will be subject to Sephora’s returns policy. The refund will be credited to either an online credit (if returned by mail) or another Gift Card or Store Merchandise Credit, depending on the original method of payment for the item (if returned in store). If returned to within store 31–-60 days and the return is accepted, Store Merchandise Credit is issued.
Sephora Store Merchandise Credits cannot be used online or on our mobile app at this time. They are only accepted in Sephora stores for merchandise purchases. They are usually issued by Sephora stores for approved merchandise returns made within 31–-60 days.
The following Sephora Gift Card, Store Credit, and Promotional Card Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) describes the terms and conditions that apply to use of Sephora Gift Cards, Sephora Store Credits, and Sephora Promotional Cards (collectively, “Cards”) issued in the U.S. This Agreement is between you, the Cardholder, and LGCS Inc. (“LGCS”). BY PURCHASING, ACCEPTING OR USING YOUR CARD, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (INCLUDING THE CLASS ACTION AND JURY TRIAL WAIVERS BELOW). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT PURCHASE, USE OR ACCEPT THE CARD.
IMPORTANT: THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAIN A CLASS ACTION WAIVER AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AS DETAILED IN THE “LEGAL DISPUTES” SECTION, BELOW. PLEASE REVIEW THE “LEGAL DISPUTES” SECTION BEFORE PURCHASING, USING, OR ACCEPTING THE CARD.
LGCS reserves the right to change this Agreement from time to time in its discretion, which changes we may provide to you by any reasonable means, including without limitation, by posting the revised version of this Agreement at sephora.com. ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THESE TERMS OF USE, GUIDELINES OR RULES WILL BE EFFECTIVE UPON POSTING OF THE REVISIONS. THE UPDATED TERMS OF USE WILL REPLACE THE PRIOR VERSION AND ARE APPLICABLE TO ANY FUTURE DISPUTES BETWEEN THE PARTIES, REGARDLESS OF WHEN THE DISPUTED INTERACTIONS AROSE.
The Cards are issued by LGCS. LGCS is an affiliated entity of Sephora USA, Inc. and is authorized to issue the Cards for sale or distribution by and redemption at participating Sephora stores located in the United States, online at sephora.com in the U.S., on the U.S. Sephora mobile app and at Sephora Kohl's Stores, as explained in more detail in Section 5, below. LGCS is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Card program in the United States. LGCS is the sole legal obligor to the Cardholder. Sephora USA, Inc. and its affiliates and related entities (other than LGCS) bear no responsibility or liability for the use or malfunction of any Cards, and you hereby knowingly release Sephora USA, Inc. and its affiliates and related entities (other than LGCS) from any and all liability or claims of any nature whatsoever arising in connection with the use of the Card.
Sephora Gift Cards can be purchased at participating store locations, online at sephora.com in the US, on the US Sephora app, through Sephora’s toll-free customer service telephone number (1-877-SEPHORA), and from authorized retailers. Sephora eGift Cards are available for purchase from cCashsStar.com or from authorized retailers. Sephora Store Merchandise Credits are typically issued by Sephora stores for approved merchandise returns made within 31–60 days.
Your Gift Card balance is an estimate only. In most cases, the balance is adjusted immediately when you make a purchase, but there may be occasions when the balance adjustment is delayed.
Do not attempt to check your balance through any third-party sites. Such third-party sites are likely to be scams, and use of them may result in the theft of your Gift Card, eGift Card, Store Merchandise Credit, and/or potentially other personal information. Sephora is not responsible for the safety or reliability of non-Sephora systems or platforms, or any loss of your Gift Card, eGift Card, or Store Merchandise Credit as a result of the use of such sites. Gift Card Balances.
Sephora Gift Cards and Store Credits do not expire. No fees for inactivity or service fees apply. LGCS reserves the right to refuse to honor any Card in the event of a disputed credit card charge, bounced check or other failure of consideration.
A Sephora Gift Card is redeemable for purchases of merchandise at participating Sephora locations in the United States and Canada, online at Sephora.com, on the Sephora mobile app, and at Sephora Kohl's Stores. A Sephora Store Merchandise Credit is redeemable only for purchases of merchandise at participating U.S. or Canada store locations and is not redeemable online or through our Sephora mobile app. A Sephora Promotional Credit is redeemable only for purchases of merchandise at participating Sephora locations in the United States, online at Sephora.com in the U.S., and through the U.S. Sephora mobile app. The Cards have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash (except as required by law) or used to purchase another Card.
NO REFUNDS ARE PERMITTED WITH RESPECT TO CARDS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW.
The Cards may not be resold without LGCS’s express written authorization. A Card is not valid and will not be honored, and LGCS will not be liable for the value of the Card, if the Card is obtained from an unauthorized seller or reseller, including through any internet auction site.
The value of any Card will not be replaced if the Card is lost, stolen, altered, destroyed, or used without authorization.
Merchandise purchased by a Sephora Gift Card or eGift Card and returned will be subject to Sephora’s Returns policy. If the merchandise is eligible for return and was originally purchased with a Card, and the return is made in a Sephora store within 30 days, the refund will be in the form of a new gift card. For returns made in a Sephora store within 31 - 60 days, the refund will be in the form of a store merchandise credit that can only be used in a Sephora store. For returns made by mail within 60 days, the refund will be in the form of online credit that can only be used at sephora.com. Returns after 60 days are not accepted.
Merchandise purchased by a store merchandise credit and returned will be subject to Sephora’s Returns policy. If the merchandise is eligible for return and the return is made within 60 days, the refund will be in the form of a new store merchandise credit. Purchases made with a store merchandise credit can only be returned in store.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT GIFT CARD SCAMS AND FRAUD ARE ON THE RISE. For more information about common gift card scams and to learn to protect yourself and your Card against possible scams or fraud, please visit sephora.com/giftcardscams. LGCS and its affiliates reserve the right to refuse to honor a Card where LGCS suspects that the Card was obtained fraudulently. LGCS and its affiliates, including without limitation Sephora USA, Inc., are not responsible for unauthorized use of any Card, and LGCS and its affiliates will not replace or refund any Card that you purchased and gave to a person engaged in a fraud or scam.
LGCS AND ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO CARDS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN THE EVENT THAT A CARD IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, YOUR SOLE REMEDY, AND OUR SOLE LIABILITY, SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH CARD.
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY – IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION AND TO HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JURY.
NO CLASS ACTIONS: EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY IN ANY DISPUTE OR PROCEEDING (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY). ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT SOLELY IN A PARTY'S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHTS THEY MAY HAVE (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY RIGHT TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JURY) TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING FOR ANY DISPUTES WHATSOEVER BETWEEN THE PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DISPUTES IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, STATUTE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY).
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, excluding its conflict of law rules.
The provisions of this Agreement are intended to be interpreted in a manner which makes them valid, legal, and enforceable. In the event any provision is found to be partially or wholly invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified or restricted to the extent and in the manner necessary to render it valid, legal, and enforceable. It is expressly understood and agreed between the parties that such modification or restriction may be accomplished unilaterally by LGCS, or alternatively, by disposition of a court of law. If such provisions cannot under any circumstances be so modified or restricted, they shall be excised from the Agreement without affecting the validity, legality, or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions.
If there is a discrepancy between the terms printed on Sephora Gift Cards or eGift Cards and the information provided above, the information provided above governs.
Last Updated: April 02, 2024