Linking an Illicado card to an Amazon account allows you to turn a simple gift into a true passport for online shopping: all you need to do is convert the balance into an Amazon gift voucher, pay the 2.5% fee, then use the code obtained at checkout. The result: the multi-brand gift card becomes a smooth, secure, and widely accepted online payment method across the marketplace.
Converting an Illicado card into an Amazon gift voucher: the detailed method
Clara, 27 years old, just received a 100 € Illicado card and wants to use it to order souvenirs on Amazon before her next road trip. Here is the protocol she follows:
- 🎯 Activation: logging into her Illicado customer area, “My cards” menu, “Activate” button.
- 💱 Conversion: selecting “Convert to Amazon gift voucher,” entering the amount (min. 15 €/max. 150 €).
- 📩 Code reception: instant email containing the Amazon gift code.
- ➕ Addition on Amazon: “Your Account” section → “Gift Vouchers” → “Add”.
- 🛒 Order: using the converted balance as the main payment method.
| Step | Time | Fee | Tip 💡 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant | 0 € | Check the expiration date 🗓️ |
| Conversion | < 2 min | 2.5 % | Convert only the needed amount |
| Addition on Amazon | Instant | 0 € | Paste the code without invisible space |
Activation: eligible cards and exceptions to know
Since 2024, cards purchased at Fnac, Auchan, or Cdiscount show a “Not convertible to Amazon” notice in the customer area. “Culture Illicado” cards are limited to books, music, DVDs: Clara would have been blocked with this type of card.
- 🔍 Check the card type under “Details.”
- 🚫 In case of error, contact [email protected].
- ✅ Keep the purchase receipt as proof in case of dispute.
Once activation is validated, conversion becomes possible without additional delay—handy when Prime delivery is scheduled for the next day!
Shopping tips: getting the most out of your converted balance
To minimize fees and make every cent count, Clara uses the following strategies:
- 📆 Split conversions: convert only 40 € for souvenirs today, keep 58 € for sales.
- 🔄 Use residual balance: Amazon offers “Enable auto reload” option from 0.15 € remaining.
- 🎁 Combine with Amazon promos: –5 % coupons on travel gadgets + Illicado balance = record price.
- 🚀 Fast delivery: Prime optimally uses the gift voucher at no extra cost.
| Converted amount | Fee (2.5 %) | Net available | Typical purchase 🌍 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 € | 0.63 € | 24.37 € | “Lonely Planet Canada” guide |
| 50 € | 1.25 € | 48.75 € | Waterproof sports camera |
| 100 € | 2.50 € | 97.50 € | Hard cabin suitcase |
For physical souvenir fans, partner shops like “Memories of Paris,” 5 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, accept the card directly: useful if the balance is too low for profitable conversion.
Case study: completing a cart exceeding the balance
Clara chooses a suitcase at 120 €; her gift voucher covers 97.50 €. At the online payment stage, Amazon offers her:
- 💳 Personal bank card for the difference
- 🏦 New Amazon gift voucher (immediate addition)
- 🪙 Split payment in 4 installments (2025 option on Amazon France)
This flexibility illustrates the potential of shopping tips when combining Illicado balance with traditional payment methods.
Security and balance management: essential reflexes in 2025
A multi-brand gift card remains a payment method; its security is paramount.
- 🔐 Confidentiality: never share the Illicado or Amazon code via unencrypted messaging.
- 📲 Illicado app: real-time notification as soon as a cent is spent.
- 🕑 Expiration: cards issued after Jan. 2023 expire after 36 months.
- 📞 Support: short number 0970 80 97 25 or customer service email.
What to do in case of a blocked balance?
Clara encounters a balance that doesn’t appear on Amazon; she:
- Checks that the code doesn’t have an extra hyphen.
- Reloads the “Gift Vouchers” page from another browser.
- Attaches a screenshot to Amazon support if the issue persists.
In 95% of cases, the anomaly comes from an extra space or a partial conversion attempt. A cross-check in the Illicado app quickly clears doubt.
FAQ
How do I check if my Illicado card is eligible for Amazon?
Log into your Illicado account; a green Amazon pictogram appears in “My cards” when it is convertible.
Can an Illicado to Amazon conversion be canceled?
No, the transaction is irreversible; it’s better to convert only the necessary amount.
Are the 2.5% fees applied to each conversion?
Yes, they are charged on every operation; hence the importance of planning the amount.
My Amazon code doesn’t work; what should I do?
Remove spaces, check the case then contact Amazon chat, providing the code and proof of conversion.
Is a balance under 1 € still useful?
Yes, it is automatically deducted from the next purchase or can be supplemented by another payment method.
