Sephora Gift Card: Buy, Check Balance, Redeem in US, UK, UAE

There’s a reason Sephora gift cards top so many wish lists — they let someone pick their own perfect shade, scent, or serum. But figuring out where to buy one, how to check the balance, and which cards work where can trip up even loyal shoppers, so this guide pulls together the official rules for the US, UK, and UAE.

Purchase locations: Sephora stores, Sephora.com, app, Kohl’s, Tesco UK ·
Card value range: $5–$1,000 ·
Issuers: Blackhawk Network, CashStar ·
One4all accepted: No

The following table summarizes key details for Sephora gift cards across different markets.

Where do I get a Sephora gift card?

Purchase at Sephora stores

• Any Sephora store in the US carries physical gift cards at the register
• Beauty Advisors can also issue eGift Cards as printed vouchers
• Source: Sephora’s official gift card FAQ

Buy online at Sephora.com

• eGift Cards are emailed immediately; physical gift cards are shipped
• Values from $5 to $1,000 Sephora gift card page
• Custom message and delivery date can be set

Buy in the Sephora app

• The Sephora app offers eGift Cards with the same options as the website
• Gift cards bought through the app are redeemed the same way as online orders

Available at Sephora at Kohl’s

• Kohl’s stores with Sephora sections sell Sephora gift cards at checkout
• These cards are identical to Sephora-store cards and can be used anywhere Sephora is accepted
• Source: Sephora payment methods

The pattern: Whether you buy in-store, online, or via the app, all Sephora gift cards work interchangeably — the only difference is delivery speed and packaging.

Where can I buy a Sephora gift card in the UK?

Tesco stores

• Physical Sephora gift cards are sold at Tesco supermarkets across the UK
• Look for the gift card display near the customer service desk or checkout
• Source: Sephora UK website (official retailer listing)

Sephora.co.uk online

• eGift Cards are available on Sephora’s UK website: sephora.co.uk
• They can be sent by email with a personal message
• Redeemable at Sephora UK stores and on sephora.co.uk
• Source: Sephora UK

The implication: UK shoppers have two reliable channels — Tesco for instant physical cards, and sephora.co.uk for digital delivery. Unlike the US, there is no Sephora-at-Kohl’s equivalent in the UK.

Does the one4all gift card work at Sephora?

One4all accepted brands

• One4all gift cards are accepted at a wide range of UK retailers, including Argos, Boots, and M&S
• The full list of partner brands is available on the One4all website
• Sephora is not listed as a participating merchant

Sephora not a partner

• Sephora’s payment-methods page states it accepts only Sephora gift cards, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal, and Apple Pay
• One4all cards are not mentioned, and Sephora confirms no third-party multi-store cards are accepted

The catch: If someone gives you a One4all card hoping you’ll spend it at Sephora, you’ll need to use it elsewhere. Only Sephora-issued gift cards work at the brand.

How much is a $100 Sephora gift card in naira?

Exchange rate variation

• The card’s face value stays $100 USD regardless of where it was bought
• The naira equivalent fluctuates daily with the market exchange rate
• As of early 2025, $100 USD is approximately ₦150,000–₦160,000 using official rates, but parallel market rates can differ

Card value fixed in USD

• If you purchase a Sephora gift card in Nigeria via a third-party reseller, the card will still be denominated in USD
• When redeeming online, the system applies the card’s USD balance to the order total — no naira conversion happens at checkout

What this means: A $100 Sephora gift card is always worth $100 in purchasing power at Sephora. The naira cost to buy it will vary, but the spending value does not change.

Can you buy a physical Sephora gift card?

Physical cards in stores

• Yes — physical Sephora gift cards are available at all Sephora stores, Sephora at Kohl’s, and selected retailers like Tesco in the UK
• Cards come with a 16-digit number and a 4-digit PIN on the back under a scratch-off panel Ricki’s guide
• Physical cards can be reloaded in some cases (see FAQ)

eGift cards online

• eGift Cards are digital versions delivered by email or text
• They contain the card number and PIN in the message itself Ricki’s guide
• eGift Cards can be printed and used as a physical voucher

The trade-off: Physical cards feel more gift-like and require no printer, but eGift Cards are instant and can’t be lost. Both work identically at checkout.

Who issues Sephora gift cards?

Blackhawk Network

• Blackhawk Network (BHN) is the primary issuer of Sephora gift cards in the US
• BHN is a leading gift-card provider, also behind many other retail cards
• Source: Sephora payment methods

CashStar

• CashStar (now part of Blackhawk) handles Sephora’s digital gift card program
• CashStar powers the eGift Card checkout flow on sephora.com and sephora.co.uk
• Source: Official Sephora gift card portal (sephora.cashstar.com)

The upshot: Both issuers operate under Sephora’s brand, so customers don’t need to worry about which company processes the card — the experience is identical.

How to check your Sephora gift card balance

1. Go to sephora.com/giftcards
2. Enter your 16-digit gift card number
3. Enter your 4-digit PIN
4. Click “Check Balance”

“Gift Cards can be purchased at participating store locations, online at sephora.com in the US, on the US Sephora app, through Sephora’s Customer Service and Sephora at Kohl’s stores.”

Sephora’s official gift card FAQ

“Sephora gift cards should be redeemed in the same country or region as the card was issued.”

MyGiftCardSupply guide

For anyone buying a Sephora gift card in the US, UK, or UAE, the choice is straightforward: stick to official channels and check the card’s region before handing it over. A card bought in the UK won’t work on Sephora.com, but it will work in-store at Sephora UK and online at sephora.co.uk. Know where the card lives before you gift it.

Frequently asked questions