Have team members or clients spread across the US and Australia? You’re not alone.
Many companies today operate globally—but when it comes to sending rewards or thank-you gifts, things get complicated fast. Most gift cards for the US or Australia only work within their own country, tied to local currencies, merchants, or payment systems.
For example, a US Amazon gift card won't work on Amazon.com.au, and many Australian-brand cards can't be redeemed outside the region.
The challenge? Finding a single gift card that recipients in both the US and Australia can use seamlessly.
In this guide, we'll break down how international gift cards work, why most can't cross borders, and which options—including the Giftronaut Choice Card—make sending rewards easy across both countries.
Gift cards rank among the top ways to reward employees and customers worldwide—but few handle international use effectively. Most US or Australian cards stay region-locked, issued in local currencies, and restricted by brand or payment networks.
For example, American-issued cards use USD and US merchants, while Australian gift cards come in AUD under local regulations like those from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.
A US prepaid Visa might fail on Australian gateways, and an Amazon.com.au card won't redeem on Amazon.com.
For multinational teams spanning the US and Australia, these hurdles make unified gifting feel anything but effortless.
To qualify as a international gift card, it must meet three essential criteria:
A cross-border gift card should support both USD and AUD, either by auto-converting at redemption or letting recipients pick their local currency and region.
This ensures a recipient in New York and another in Sydney both see familiar pricing and redeem at brands that actually work in their market.
Instead of locking recipients into a single store, the best US-Australia gift cards connect to a catalog blending international names with local favorites in each country.
That way, every recipient turns the same reward into what matters most—e-commerce, groceries, entertainment, or daily essentials.
Digital gift cards deliver smoother cross-border experiences, cutting shipping delays, activation, and fulfillment hassles.
Recipients get their cards via email, SMS, or link and redeem online with just a few clicks.
When it comes to gift card options that cover both the US and Australia, only a handful deliver a truly smooth experience for both senders and recipients.
The Giftronaut Choice Card is built for distributed teams and global customer bases, making it a strong fit when you need one reward that works across both the US and Australia.
It supports local brands and currencies in each country, so recipients see options that feel native to their market while you manage everything from a single dashboard.
Because it's fully digital, you can send cards instantly by email at scale, avoid international shipping or activation issues, and track delivery in one place—ideal for HR, sales, and customer marketing programs.
💡 Example: An HR manager in New York and a project lead in Sydney both receive a Giftronaut Choice Card. Each redeems it instantly with local merchants in their own currency, without needing separate US- and Australia-specific rewards.
Here are some available redemption options for Australia (subject to change):
Amazon.com.au Gift Card
Coles Gift Card
JB Hi-Fi Gift Card
Coles Groceries Gift Voucher
Bunnings Gift Card
Kmart Gift Card
David Jones Gift Card
Apple Gift Card
eBay Gift Card
Big W Gift Card
Harvey Norman Gift Card
Kogan.com Gift Card
Flight Centre Gift Card
DoorDash Gift Card
Hey You Gift Card
Event Cinemas Gift Card
BCF Gift Card
Chemist Warehouse Gift Voucher
Priceline Pharmacy Gift Card
Adrenaline Gift Voucher
Kathmandu Gift Card
H&M Gift Card
ASOS Gift Card
PlayStation Store
Xbox Gift Card
Bonds Gift Card
Cotton On Gift Card
Adore Beauty Gift Card
Endota Spa eGift Card
The Good Guys Gift Card
For the most up-to-date catalog, view our global catalog here.
Giftronaut offers the Swype Global MasterCard, redeemable across many regions including the US and Australia.
The Swype Global Virtual MasterCard provides versatile prepaid spending at millions of online and in-store merchants across both countries, wherever Mastercard is accepted. It's a great alternative when you prefer spending freedom over brand-specific choices.
However, non-USD transactions incur fees, so review details before using it as your primary reward—especially for large or recurring programs.
Check out our article for more details on restricted regions and full fee info.
Select a gifting platform like Giftronaut that supports both US and Australia delivery/redemption. Run one unified program instead of juggling country-specific services.
Set base values in USD; the platform handles AUD conversion for Australian recipients.
Add your logo, brand colors, and personalized message to make rewards feel unique and on-brand.
Import US- and Australia-based recipients manually or via CSV.
Send immediately or schedule ahead. Digital skips shipping delays, customs hassles, and physical card losses.
Monitor delivery through platform reporting.
Can I use the same gift card in both the US and Australia?
Only certain products—like multi-region or global gift cards—are designed to work smoothly in both countries. Most single-brand or region-specific cards are limited to either the US or Australia, not both.
Do US Amazon gift cards work on Amazon.com.au?
No. Amazon gift cards are region-specific, so a US Amazon gift card only works on Amazon.com, while Amazon.com.au gift cards work only on the Australian site.
Are there fees for cross-border or global gift cards?
Many prepaid Visa and Mastercard-style products include activation, conversion, or foreign transaction fees. Giftronaut is completely fee-free for both senders and recipients.
Can I send digital gift cards to Australian recipients from the US?
Yes. With the right digital gifting platform, you can send rewards instantly to recipients in Australia, even if you're based in the US, without needing to manage separate systems.
What brands can recipients choose from with the Giftronaut Choice Card?
Recipients access 200+ brands tailored to their country.
How fast can I deliver a Giftronaut Choice Card to US and Australia recipients?
Delivery is typically instant. Recipients receive their digital card by email within minutes, whether they're in New York or Sydney.
Do recipients need an account to redeem?
No signup required. They click their email link to browse brands and redeem instantly.
What currencies does Giftronaut support for US-Australia sends?
Giftronaut handles both USD and AUD automatically. Fund in USD; Australian recipients see AUD equivalents with seamless conversion.