Gift Cards & eGift Cards FAQs

Gift Cards & eGift Cards FAQs

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 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 Canada Gift Card, Store Merchandise Terms and Conditions

Card Issuer

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”.

Types of Cards

Physical 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.

Ways to Buy a Sephora Gift Card or eGift Card

There are three ways to buy physical Sephora Gift Cards:

In store: any Sephora stores or authorized retailers in the U.S. and Canada

Online: Via CashStar on Sephora.ca or the Sephora app

By phone: customer service at 1-877-SEPHORA

There is one way to buy Sephora eGift Cards:

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.

How to Check My Gift Card, eGift Card or Store Merchandise Credit Balance

There are four ways to check your Gift Card or eGift Card balance:

Online at sephora.com or sephora.ca: Sign into 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.

Online or on the Sephora app: Click here to check your gift card or eGift Card balance.

By Phone: Call 1-888-860-7897 to check the balance on a Gift Card or eGift Card.

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.

How to redeem a Sephora Gift Card, eGift Card or eGift Certificate

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 & eGift Certificates in the following locations:

Physical 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

How to Redeem a Sephora Gift Card or eGift Card Online

Sephora Gift Cards and eGift Cards have a 16-digit gift card number, and an 8-digit PIN. To redeem online, just follow these easy steps:

Step 1 (for physical Gift Cards only)

Using a coin or fingernail, scratch off the foil covering the gift card number and PIN. This is located on the back of the Gift Card.

Step 2

On the Checkout page in the Payment section, enter your Gift Card number and PIN.*

Step 3

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.

**I entered my gift card information. Why is it still asking for my credit card?***

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.

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Finding your Gift Card Number and PIN:

For physical cards, scratch to reveal 16-digit gift card number and 8-digit PIN, but leave clear sticker tape in place.

Redemption Limitations

Up to two Gift Cards and/or eGift Cards can be used per online order. To redeem more than two Sephora Gift Cards, please visit a Sephora store. Click here to find your closest store!

Adding Value to an Existing Gift Card, eGift Card or Store Merchandise Credit

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.

Returning an Item That was purchased by a Gift Card, eGift Card or Store Merchandise Credit

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).

Sephora Store Merchandise Credit

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.

Sephora Gift Card, Store Credit, and Promotional Card Terms and Conditions

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 Canada. This Agreement is between you, the Cardholder, and Sephora Beauty Canada, Inc. (“Sephora”). By purchasing, accepting or using your Card, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with this Agreement, do not purchase, use or accept the Card. IMPORTANT: This Agreement includes resolution of disputes by arbitration instead of in court, which may apply to you.

1. About Your Card. The Cards are issued by Sephora. Sephora is the sole legal obligor to the Cardholder. Sephora USA, Inc. and its affiliates and related entities bear no responsibility or liability for any Cards, and you hereby knowingly release Sephora USA, Inc. and its affiliates and related entities from any and all liability or claims of any nature whatsoever arising in connection with the Card. Sephora Gift Cards can be purchased at participating store locations and online at sephora.ca. Sephora Store Credits are distributed to customers by Sephora stores in exchange for merchandise returned by a customer to a store without a receipt (or where a customer requests a Store Credit instead of a cash or credit card refund). Sephora Promotional Cards are distributed to customers by Sephora, in stores or online, pursuant to various loyalty, rewards, or promotional programs. Merchandise purchased with a Card is subject to Sephora’s return policy.

2. Information and Balance Inquiries. For more information about your Card, including balance inquiries, call 1.888.860.7897. The balance you hear when inquiring over the telephone 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.

3. Expiration/Refusal to Honour. Sephora Gift Cards and Store Credits do not expire. Sephora Promotional Cards may expire depending on the particular promotion; please refer to the specific terms and conditions for your Promotional Card. Sephora 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.

4. Fees. No fees, including inactivity or service fees, apply.

5. Redemption. A Sephora Gift Card is redeemable only for purchases of merchandise at participating Sephora locations in Canada, online at sephora.ca, and through the Sephora catalog and the Sephora App. A Sephora Store Credit is redeemable only for purchases of merchandise at participating Canada store locations and is not redeemable online or through the catalog or Sephora App. A Sephora Promotional Credit is redeemable only for purchases of merchandise at participating Sephora locations in Canada, online at Sephora.ca, and through the Sephora mobile application. The Cards have no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash (except as required by law) or used to purchase another Card.

6. No Refunds. No refunds are permitted with respect to Cards.

7. Lost, Damaged Or Stolen Card. The value of any lost, damaged or stolen Cards will not be replaced.

8. BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION. (This Section does not apply to residents of Quebec.) Please read this section carefully. It may affect legal rights that you may otherwise have and may require individual final and binding arbitration of most disputes instead of resolution in court.

Arbitration is the submission of a dispute to a neutral arbitrator, instead of a judge or jury, for a final and binding decision, known as an “award.” Arbitration provides for more limited discovery than in court, is subject to limited review by courts, and the result is confidential. Each party has an opportunity to present evidence to the arbitrator in writing or through witnesses. An arbitrator can only award the same damages and relief that a court can award under the law and must honor the terms and conditions in this Agreement.

A. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, CLASS ACTION WAIVER, PUNITIVE DAMAGES WAIVER

Subject to applicable laws, you and Sephora agree that any dispute, whether at law or equity, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Card, regardless of the date of accrual of such dispute, shall be resolved in its entirety by individual (not classwide or collective) binding arbitration, except that you or Sephora may take claims to small claims court if they qualify for hearing by such a court.

Subject to applicable laws, you and Sephora agree that any arbitration under this Agreement will take place on an individual basis and that class, mass, consolidated or combined actions or arbitrations or proceedings as a private attorney general are not permitted. You and Sephora agree to waive the right to trial by jury.

This agreement to arbitrate extends to claims that you assert against other parties, including without limit claims against Sephora USA, Inc., and its affiliates and related entities.

This agreement to arbitrate shall survive termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if any part of this agreement to arbitrate is deemed invalid or inapplicable, the remainder of the agreement to arbitrate shall still be considered valid and enforceable. If any part of this agreement to arbitrate is deemed invalid or inapplicable, you and Sephora both waive, to the fullest extent allowed by law, any claims to recover punitive or exemplary damages and any right to pursue any claims on a class, mass, consolidated, or combined basis.

B. ARBITRATION PROCEDURES

Arbitration shall be conducted by JAMS in accordance with its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures (the “JAMS Rules”). The JAMS Rules and instructions for how to initiate an arbitration are available from JAMS at http://www.jamsadr.com or 1-800-352-5267. To begin an arbitration proceeding, you must serve Sephora’s registered agent for service of process c/o Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, 199 Bay Street Suite 4000, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON M5L 1A9 Canada.

Payment of all filing, administration and arbitrator fees will be governed by the JAMS Rules, except that for claims of less than $1,000, you will be obligated to pay $25 and Sephora will pay all other administrative costs and fees. In addition, for claims of less than $1,000, Sephora will reimburse you for the $25 fee if the arbitrator rules in your favor. Reasonable legal (attorneys’) fees and expenses will be awarded only to the extent such allocation or award is available under applicable law.

Any arbitration will take place in or near the county where claimant resides and will be determined by a single arbitrator; provided, however, that upon request by either party, the arbitration shall be conducted via telephone to the extent permitted by the JAMS Rules. The arbitration may award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court (including injunctive relief). Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

9. Limitation Of Liability. (This Section does not apply to residents of Quebec.) SEPHORA 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. IN THE EVENT THAT A CARD IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, YOUR SOLE REMEDY, AND OUR SOLE LIABILITY, SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH CARD. THE LAWS OF CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OR CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

10. Changes To Agreement. (This Section does not apply to residents of Quebec.) Sephora 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.ca.

11. Fraud. Sephora reserves the right to refuse to honor a Card where Sephora suspects that the Card was obtained fraudulently.

Last Updated: December 21, 2022

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