How do I buy an eBook with a Barnes & Noble Gift Card, eGift Card or Online Gift Certificate?
Gift Cards/eGift Cards/Online Gift Certificates must be saved to your account before you can redeem them to purchase eBooks, single issue eMagazines, or single issue eNewspapers. Once saved, they will be automatically applied to your eBook purchases. Any available gift card balance will be redeemed first. Your default credit card will be charged for the remaining balance, if any. A default credit card is still required for eBook purchases, even if the funds on your Gift Cards and/or Online Gift Certificates cover the total amount purchased.