Quick answer
With USDT you can buy gift cards for Amazon, Steam, PlayStation, Apple, Google Play, Netflix, Uber Eats, DoorDash and Airbnb, then spend the credit with that brand. Gifts With Crypto accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20) and Ethereum (ERC-20) at face value. On 21 Oct 2026, ERC-20 cost about US$0.02 to send and TRC-20 about US$2.14 without staked energy. No KYC up to US$1,000 per order.
What can I buy with USDT, by category?
US cards you can pay in USDT, with the values listed on 21 Oct 2026. Every card is sold at face value.
| Category | Card (US) | Values | Spend it on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping | Amazon US | US$5 to US$1,000 (18 values) | Eligible items on Amazon.com |
| Shopping | Sephora US | US$10–250 | Sephora US and Canada stores, sephora.com |
| Gaming | Steam US | US$20, US$50 | Steam Store purchases, USD wallet |
| Gaming | PlayStation US | US$25–250 | PlayStation Store, US account |
| Gaming | Xbox US | US$1–100 | Microsoft Store and Xbox, US account |
| App stores | Apple US | US$25, 50, 100 | Apple products, apps and services, US account |
| App stores | Google Play US | US$10, 15, 25, 50, 100 | Google Play purchases, US account |
| Streaming | Netflix US | US$15–100 (8 values) | Netflix plan billed in USD |
| Food delivery | Uber Eats US | US$25, 50, 100, 200 | Uber Eats orders in the US |
| Food delivery | DoorDash US | US$25–500 (5 values) | DoorDash orders in the US |
| Travel | Airbnb US | US$100, 150, 200, 500 | Airbnb bookings; US residents |
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Other countries and brands are in the gift card catalogue.
Which USDT network should I use: TRC-20 or ERC-20?
Use the network your USDT is already on, and send on exactly that network. On 21 Oct 2026, ERC-20 was the cheaper route: about US$0.02 in gas and 12 confirmations, about 2.4 minutes. TRC-20 cost 6.43 TRX, about US$2.14, from a wallet without staked energy, but confirms 20 blocks in about 1 minute. Details: USDT TRC-20 and USDT ERC-20.
USDT TRC-20 vs ERC-20 for gift cards
| USDT TRC-20 (Tron) | USDT ERC-20 (Ethereum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fee, 21 Oct 2026 | 6.43 TRX, about US$2.14 (no staked energy) | About US$0.02 in ETH gas |
| Confirmations required | 20 | 12 |
| Typical time | About 1 minute | About 2.4 minutes |
| Fee paid in | TRX (or energy) | ETH |
| Guide | Pay with USDT TRC-20 | Pay with USDT ERC-20 |
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Source: crypto network fee table, checked 21 Oct 2026.
Is 1 USDT the same as US$1 at checkout?
Not exactly. The card's price is its face value in its own currency, and the invoice converts it into the exact USDT amount at checkout. Send that amount, not a round number. If your exchange deducts its withdrawal fee from what you type, add the fee so the full invoice amount arrives within the 30 minutes.
Can I pay Amazon or Netflix directly with USDT?
No: Amazon, Netflix, Steam and Apple do not take USDT. A gift card is the bridge. You pay us in USDT, we deliver a code in My cards within 24 hours of payment confirmation, and you redeem it for credit at the brand. Choose the card for the country of the account that will use it; see the region-lock table.
Which USDT is accepted?
Tether issues USDT on several blockchains. We accept only two: Tron (TRC-20) and Ethereum (ERC-20). USDT sent on any other chain, or to an address copied from a message, is not a valid payment. USDC is also accepted, on Ethereum only: see paying with USDC.
USDT gift card questions
Can I buy an Amazon gift card with USDT?
Yes. Amazon US cards from US$5 to US$1,000 can be paid in USDT on Tron or Ethereum, at face value, with no KYC up to US$1,000 per order.
What is the least expensive way to spend USDT?
On 21 Oct 2026, USDT ERC-20 cost about US$0.02 to send, against about US$2.14 for TRC-20 without staked energy. See the network fee table.
Can I buy a Steam gift card with USDT?
Yes.
Is USDT on BNB Chain, Solana or Polygon accepted?
No. Only USDT on Tron (TRC-20) and Ethereum (ERC-20) is accepted. See paying with USDT TRC-20.
How long does a USDT gift card purchase take?
About 1 minute (TRC-20) or 2.4 minutes (ERC-20) to confirm, then the code is delivered in My cards within 24 hours.
Sources (1)
- Tether supported protocols — Tether (2026-10-14)
Spend your USDT at face value
Pick a card, pay in USDT TRC-20 or ERC-20, get the code within 24 hours of confirmation.