If I return an item, does the balance go back to my gift card?

Yes. In most cases, when you return an item purchased with a gift card, the refund is automatically credited back to the same gift card. If the card has already expired, some merchants may provide the refund as store credit or issue a replacement card instead.

💡 Tip: Hold on to your gift card—even if it has a zero balance—until you are sure no returns are pending.