IF u can't get the full amount then just order a GC under $25, then the next day order another under 25 and so on until you get the full amount, that's what I do and it works, although a pain, but at least u get the full amount, but the full 50 worked for me without a charge from amazonI couldn't use mine for the full amount, not could I use it for $49 to account for the $1 hold that Amazon puts on it. Had to settle for $48.50.