# Gift Card Balance (GCB)

> balance check of giftcards

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1438289999](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1438289999)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1438289999`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Aifen Sun
- **Category:** Shopping
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (162 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.219
- **Last updated:** 2022-01-29
- **First published:** 2018-10-06
- **Size:** 132 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gift-card-balance-gcb/id1438289999)
- **Website:** [https://gcb.today](https://gcb.today/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gcb.today/privacy](https://gcb.today/privacy)

## Description

Gift Card Balance (GCB) checks live gift card balances by connecting directly to merchant websites. The on-device wallet lets you store all gift cards and photos securely, enabling fast balance checks and easier redemption at checkout. It supports physical, digital, and e-gift cards and works across multiple regions.

Key features include automated balance queries, a unified gift card wallet, AI-powered card data extraction from photos, and handy add-ons like reminders, receipts, and offline storage. You can customize balance checks, add your own merchant links, and replay actions for automation. With region support across several countries and optional in-app encryption/backup, GCB keeps all card details organized in one place.

## Rankings

- #146,792 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, most reviews describe the app as unsafe and unreliable. The recurring issues include an ad-filled interface that disrupts use, mandatory credit card data that leads to unintended charges, and reports that the app does not display gift card balances or function as advertised. Numerous users label it a scam or fraud risk and warn of possible unauthorized payments. A minority note limited usefulness for some cards (e.g., Disney e-gift cards). The consensus is to avoid this app or approach with extreme caution.

### Pros

- Consolidates gift card balances in one place and offers a balance-check feature.
- Some users report that the app works for specific card types (e.g., Disney e-gift cards).
- The app performs the balance-check function as advertised once navigated properly.

### Cons

- Ad-heavy interface with lots of ads, pop-ups, and random redirects.
- Requests credit card information and leads to charges; multiple reports of unauthorized or unexpected charges.
- Not reliable at showing balances; many users say it doesn’t work or is useless.
- Perceived scam/fraud risk and reports of poor customer support.
- Poor UI/UX and confusing navigation due to clutter and ads.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1438289999)