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Google Play Adds In‑App Shop for Third‑Party Digital Gift Cards

The feature is live in the Play app, with desktop availability yet to appear.

Overview

  • Users can now buy and send digital gift cards from brands including Disney, Adidas, AMC, Starbucks, American Eagle, and Athleta within Google Play.
  • The rollout is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, with Dataconomy reporting a $250 daily purchase cap in the U.S.
  • Gift cards can be delivered by email or phone number, and buyers can choose the value and include a personal message.
  • The shop is discoverable in the Play Store app by searching for “gift cards” or by tapping the profile icon and selecting Gift Cards.
  • Google has published a Support page for the new capability, and reporters note the feature has not appeared on the desktop/web Play store.