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CANADA GIFT CARD BALANCE GUIDE

Check Tim Hortons Gift Card Balance

Check a Tims Gift Card balance by phone, at a participating restaurant, or after transferring the card into the Tim Hortons app—then review card-number and PIN help, troubleshooting, and cash-value options.

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Tim Hortons currently lists phone and restaurant-counter checks for cards that have not been added to the app. The official Help Centre opens in a new tab.

Tim Hortons gift card balance checker guide for Canada
Tims Gift Card balance guidance for physical and digital cards in Canada.
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OFFICIAL BALANCE CHECK

How to Check a Tim Hortons Gift Card Balance

The correct method depends on whether the Tims Gift Card is still separate or has already been transferred into the Tim Hortons app.

1

Check by phone

  1. Call 1-866-TIMCARD (1-866-846-2273).
  2. Have the 16-digit card number available.
  3. Reveal the PIN if the system or representative requests it.
  4. Follow the balance-enquiry prompts.
2

Check at a participating restaurant

  1. Bring the physical Tims Gift Card to the front counter.
  2. Ask a team member to check the remaining balance.
  3. Keep the card and activation receipt until the balance is confirmed.
  4. Ask for help if the card is damaged or will not scan.
3

Transfer the balance into the app

  1. Open the Tim Hortons app and select Scan.
  2. Open Payment methods in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Load Tims Gift Card.
  4. Choose Have another gift card? and follow the onscreen steps.
Need the official balance-check instructions? Open Tim Hortons Help Centre in a new tab.
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CARD DETAILS

Where to Find the Tims Gift Card Number and PIN

Confirmed Tims Gift Cards use a 16-digit numeric card number and a separate 8-digit numeric PIN.

  • On a physical card, find the 16-digit number on the back.
  • Scratch the protected panel to reveal the 8-digit PIN.
  • For a digital Tims Gift Card, open the original delivery email and locate the card number and PIN.
  • Do not enter a receipt number, Tims Rewards number, order number, barcode-only value, or account-verification code.

Do not expose the PIN unnecessarily

The PIN is used to register the card, check the balance, and transfer the balance. Treat the full card number and PIN like cash and enter them only through Tim Hortons or another service you intentionally chose.

COMMON PROBLEMS

Tim Hortons Gift Card Balance Troubleshooting

Try these Tim Hortons-specific checks before assuming the card has no remaining value.

The card number or PIN is rejected

Re-enter the 16-digit card number and 8-digit PIN without extra spaces. Make sure the scratch-off coating has been removed completely and all digits are visible.

The app will not accept the transfer

Confirm you are using the current Tim Hortons app and the correct Tims Rewards account. Follow the Scan → Payment methods → Load Tims Gift Card path again.

The balance is different than expected

Review recent purchases. Tim Hortons can provide card-history support when you submit the 16-digit Tims Gift Card number through Guest Care.

The physical card is lost or stolen

Call 1-866-TIMCARD immediately if the card was registered. Tim Hortons says an unregistered card's remaining balance cannot be replaced.

STILL HAVE AN UNUSED BALANCE?

Don't plan to use your Tim Hortons gift card?

Submit the card for a verification-first review and receive a non-binding offer when the brand and balance are eligible.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tim Hortons Gift Card Balance FAQ

How do I check a Tim Hortons gift card balance in Canada?

Call 1-866-TIMCARD, ask at the front counter of a participating restaurant, or transfer the card into the Tim Hortons app and view the balance there.

What card details are required?

Confirmed Tims Gift Cards use a 16-digit card number and a separate 8-digit PIN beneath the scratch-off panel.

Can I check the balance without adding the card to the app?

Yes. Tim Hortons says cards that have not been added to the app can be checked by calling 1-866-TIMCARD or at the front counter of a participating restaurant.

Do Tims Gift Cards expire?

No. Tim Hortons says the Tims Gift Card does not expire and can be reloaded with additional funds.

Can I convert a Tim Hortons gift card to cash in Canada?

Tim Hortons says limited cash refunds may be available where local law requires them for small remaining balances. GiftCardsForCash may separately review an eligible card and provide a non-binding offer when there is current buyer demand.

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