Now available as a digital gift card

The Australia Post Gift Card by Mastercard is a great way to say thank you or treat someone special. Choose to send a digital gift card from your phone to theirs or purchase a physical gift card in-store.

Digital gift card1

  • Gift a fixed amount between $20 and $500 with a personal message.

  • Send securely and instantly via SMS, or schedule a time to send.

  • Easily save to a digital wallet to pay conveniently with a smartphone. Compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.

  • Activate, track transaction history and check balance via a secure app.

Physical gift card2

  • Gift between $20 and $500.

  • Buy online and get it delivered, or pick up at a Post Office.

  • Secure activation process for online orders.

  • Check balance and transaction history online or by phone.

Gift card fees

More information and contact

Physical gift card frequently asked questions

1 Australia Post Physical Gift Card by Mastercard is issued by EML Payment Solutions Limited ('EML') (ABN 30 131 436 532, AFSL 404131) pursuant to a licence by Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd. Australia Post Digital Gift Card by Mastercard is issued by 545490 Pty Ltd, ABN 83 648 605 225 trading as Karta Co (‘Karta’). 545490 Ops Pty Ltd, ABN 48 659 671 315 is the Program Manager. Australian Postal Corporation, ABN 28 864 970 579 is the distributor of both Physical and Digital Cards and is responsible for providing various cardholder services. Read the full Product terms and conditions before purchase and first use.

2 Excludes ATMs, over the counter at financial institutions and merchants who elect not to accept Mastercard Prepaid™ cards. Merchants or other providers may impose limits on use of the Australia Post Gift Card (both Physical and Digital Gift Card) by Mastercard®.
Mastercard Physical Gift Card: Mastercard Prepaid Management Services Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 47 145 452 044, AFSL 386 837) arranges for the issue of the Card in conjunction with the issuer, EML Payment Solutions Limited ('EML') ABN 30 131 436 532, AFSL 404131 pursuant to a licence by Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd. Australian Postal Corporation ABN 28 864 970 579 is the distributor of the Gift Card. You should consider the Product Terms and Conditions (PDF 80kB) before deciding to acquire the product. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you.

Mastercard® and the circle design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

EML (the Issuer for Physical Gift Card) can be contacted at Level 12, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 or via phone 1300 739 889. Call service charges may apply.Australia Post Digital Gift Card is issued by 545490 Pty Ltd, ABN 83 648 605 225 trading as Karta Co (‘Karta’). 545490 Ops Pty Ltd (“Karta Ops”), ABN 48 659 671 315, is the Program Manager. Australian Postal Corporation ABN 28 864 970 579 is the distributor of the Gift Card.

Gift cards are treated like cash and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. You should read the full Term & Conditions before deciding to acquire the Digital Gift Card. By accepting or using Mastercard Digital Gift Card, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Any advice does not take into account your personal needs, financial circumstances or objectives and you should consider if it is appropriate for you.

Mastercard® trademark, and the circle design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S and other countries.

Authorisations may be declined at some merchants (such as gambling merchants or merchants who choose not to accept Mastercard Prepaid cards). We are not liable in any way when authorisation is declined for any particular transaction except where the authorisation has been declined because of an act or omission on our part. The card can be used for purchasing goods and services where Mastercard Prepaid cards are accepted for electronic transactions (excluding transactions at ATMs or over the counter at financial institutions).

When using the Card with some merchants (such as hotels, taxis, rental cars, restaurants and cruise ships) or for mail order purchases, Card "tolerance limits" may apply. This means that the authorisation or approval obtained on the Card can be for an amount up to 20% or more than the total bill (or anticipated bill) to cover additional items such as tips and incidentals or to ensure that adequate funds are available to cover the final purchase. The entire amount of the authorisation or approval will be debited and will not form part of the available balance until the authorisation or approval clears, although only the amount actually spent or authorised will be finally deducted from the available balance after the authorisation or approval clears.

Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circle design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S and other countries.