Quick answer
Bring the card, or a printout of the digital gift card, to any Applebee's restaurant and hand it over when you pay the bill; Applebee's also accepts its cards on applebees.com. Cards bought in the U.S. or Canada are accepted in both countries, the only cross-border pairing Applebee's allows. The rules are on applebeescanada.com/gift-cards/faqs/, and the cards never expire.
Redeem an Applebee's gift card step by step
Pick a U.S. or Canadian Applebee's
Choose an Applebee's restaurant in either country, or order on applebees.com. Other businesses do not accept the card.
Print the digital card
Applebee's asks you to print a digital gift card from its email and bring it to the restaurant.
Present it when paying
Give the card to your server when the bill arrives, and the balance is taken off the total.
Pay any difference
If the bill is larger than the balance, settle the rest with cash or a bank card.
Check what is left
Use the 'Check Your Balance' button on the Applebee's gift card page before your next visit.
Can I use a Canadian Applebee's card in the U.S.?
Yes. Applebee's says cards bought in Canada or the U.S. are accepted in both countries. Cross-acceptance and cross-currency redemption exist only between those two countries.
That makes either North American card a safe gift for someone who travels between them. A Brazilian card sits outside this arrangement, so buy it only for someone who dines at Applebee's in Brazil.
Does an Applebee's card lose value or expire?
No. Applebee's states its gift cards never expire and do not decrease in value. The flip side is that they cannot be revalued, so a used-up card cannot be topped up. You simply buy a new one.
Watch out for promotional bonus cards. The current $10 bonus card is single use, expires on 2/28/27 and is redeemable only at participating locations in Canada. It follows its own rules, printed on the back of the card.
What if my Applebee's card is lost or will not work?
Treat the card as if it were cash. If it goes missing, call 1-800-252-6722 and have the card number or the purchase receipt ready.
For other problems, Applebee's guest support answers on 1-888-592-7753. Our own support team handles questions about codes ordered here at [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Can I reload an Applebee's gift card?
No. Applebee's says its gift cards cannot be revalued. Once the balance is spent, you need a new card.
Do I have to print an Applebee's digital gift card?
Yes, that is the route Applebee's describes: after you receive the email, print the card and bring it to any Applebee's restaurant to redeem it.
Which Applebee's card should I buy?
Match the currency of the restaurant the recipient visits most. Either the U.S. card or the Canadian card is accepted on both sides of the border.
Can I buy an Applebee's gift card with Bitcoin?
Yes. You pay the card's face value in BTC, or in USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC. There is no KYC on orders up to US$1,000, and the code is placed in your client area within 24 hours of payment confirmation.
Official sources (2)
- FAQ's - Applebee's Canada — Applebee's Canada (checked 2026-10-21)
- Gift Cards - Applebee's Canada — Applebee's Canada (checked 2026-10-21)