Gift Cards at Menards: The Complete List of Brands, Fees & Where to Buy (2026)

If you are shopping for a gift card at Menards, the short version is simpler than you might expect: Menards sells its own gift cards and eGift cards, and not much else in the gift card aisle. That answers the biggest question most people have before they walk in or log on. Here is the full rundown on denominations, fees, where to buy, and how these cards interact with the store's rebate programs.

What Gift Card Brands Menards Sells

Based on Menards' official pages and product listings, the retailer sells only its own Menards Gift Cards and eGift cards. We found no verified evidence of third-party or other-brand gift cards being sold through Menards, whether on a rack near the registers or in an online marketplace. If you are looking for Visa or Mastercard prepaid cards, restaurant cards, or entertainment cards of the kind you might find at a grocery store or some other home improvement chains, you will not find them through verified Menards channels.

The Menards cards themselves come in several designs, including options like Store Front, Merry Christmas, Congratulations, Happy Birthday, and Thank You, with optional holders available in some cases. For a gift that pairs naturally with a trip to Menards, you could also look at our roundup of tool gifts for him or our gardening gift picks and let the card cover whatever the recipient still needs for the project.

One thing worth flagging: Menards gift cards are not commonly stocked at major third-party retailers like Walmart, Target, or Amazon. They are sold direct from Menards, so plan accordingly if you were hoping to grab one on a grocery run.

Denominations, Fees, and Purchase Limits

Menards lets you load a custom amount between $5.00 and $2,000.00 per card. The maximum total gift card amount per transaction is $2,000, so if you need to spread funds across several cards, you will likely split the purchase into multiple transactions.

On the fee side, the terms are refreshingly clean. There are no activation fees, no dormancy or inactivity fees, and no service fees tied to using the card. The card and the underlying funds do not expire. A few standard caveats apply: the card is not redeemable for cash except where required by law, Menards is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cards, and gift cards cannot be used to buy another gift card. If you still have a balance after a purchase, it carries over for future use. You can check that balance via your sales receipt, by scanning the card, or through customer service options, and it helps to know how a balance check works before you hand the card to someone. Our guide to the O'Reilly Auto Parts gift card balance walks through the general process many retailers use, which is a useful reference if you have never checked a store card balance before.

As for reloading, official product terms describe single-load cards loaded at purchase with custom amounts. We did not find official language confirming reloadability, so treat these as one-time load cards.

In-Store vs. Online Availability

You can buy physical Menards gift cards at Menards store locations, typically near checkout or customer service. That is the fastest option if you need a card today.

Online, Menards.com sells both standard physical gift cards that ship by mail and eGift cards delivered by email. The eGift option is handy for last-minute gifting and can include personalization or a message with scheduled delivery in some flows. Physical online orders may incur shipping charges, with options shown at checkout. Same-day processing and shipping is often available for orders placed by noon Central Time on business days, and free standard shipping sometimes applies. One limitation: online gift card orders cannot ship to P.O. boxes through standard checkout, though you can reach out to giftcards@menard-inc.com for a special request.

If you are buying in bulk for a nonprofit or religious organization, Menards runs a Scrip Fundraising Program that lets you buy cards at a 4 percent discount and sell them at face value to keep the difference. Orders go through a form or email to giftcards@menard-inc.com, and corporate bulk options are available through authorized partners as well. Resale marketplaces like CardCash sometimes carry pre-owned Menards cards at a discount, but those are not official Menards sales channels.

The Rebate and Loyalty Angle

Menards has two main card programs, the Menards BIG Card and the Menards Contractor Card, and both come with rebate benefits. The BIG Card typically offers a choice of about 2 percent back on eligible Menards purchases, issued quarterly as a Menards merchandise certificate valid in-store, or special financing options. It also offers 1 percent back at BIG Network partners such as certain gas and convenience chains. The Contractor Card includes Buy 'N Fly credits on net merchandise purchases.

Here is the part that matters for gift cards: the well-known periodic Menards 11 percent mail-in rebate explicitly excludes the purchase of gift cards. Buying a gift card itself does not earn the 11 percent rebate, and price adjustments under 11 percent sales exclude gift cards too. We did not find explicit confirmation that the BIG Card 2 percent rebate accrues when you buy a gift card, so do not count on it. The good news is that spending a gift card is a different story: if you use a gift card as payment for eligible merchandise during an 11 percent event, those items can still qualify, because the exclusion applies to buying the card, not spending it.

There is no separate traditional points-based loyalty club that awards points on gift card purchases. Rebates are generally issued as mail-in merchandise credit checks rather than cash, with processing taking roughly six to eight weeks and a submission window of up to a year under current terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a Menards gift card online?

Yes, but only cards with PIN numbers work on Menards.com. Cards without a PIN are store-only, so if you plan to gift a card for online shopping, make sure it has a PIN. The card works for merchandise purchases both in-store and online.

Can I use a Menards gift card to pay my Menards charge card bill?

No. Gift cards cannot be used to pay on Menards charge cards such as the BIG Card or Contractor Card. They are intended for merchandise purchases and cannot be applied to card balances or used to buy another gift card.

Are Menards gift cards refundable or returnable?

No. Gift cards, including eGift cards and those purchased online, are not returnable or refundable. They also cannot be redeemed for cash or credit except where required by law.

Does buying a Menards gift card earn the 11 percent rebate?

No. The 11 percent mail-in rebate explicitly excludes the purchase of gift cards, along with deposits, rentals, service plans, and delivery fees. You can still use a gift card to pay for eligible merchandise during an 11 percent event, and those items may qualify for the rebate.

Where can I buy a Menards gift card besides Menards itself?

Menards gift cards are primarily sold direct through Menards stores and Menards.com. They are not commonly stocked at major third-party retailers like Walmart, Target, or Amazon. Resale marketplaces sometimes carry pre-owned cards, but those are not official Menards channels, so buy with care.