You’re not the only one who’s wondered whether you can use an AMC gift card at Cinemark or vice versa.
It seems, though, that the answer is no: you cannot use AMC gift cards at Cinemark and cannot use Cinemark gift cards at AMC.
Suppose you have a misplaced allegiance to one theater chain over the other. In that case, though, there is a way around this problem: Regal Entertainment Group (the company behind Regal Cinemas) has announced that it will accept both AMC and Cinemark gift cards in the future.
This is great news for movie fans loyal to their favorite theaters who want flexibility when redeeming their rewards.
Can You Use AMC Gift Cards at Cinemark?
You cannot use an AMC gift card at other theaters.
AMC Theatres are a chain of movie theaters, so you can only use AMC gift cards at AMC locations.
If you have an AMC gift card and want to see a different movie, you will need to return to your local AMC location and exchange it for a new one.
If you want more information about how the exchange process works, please refer to our article on redeeming an AMC gift card at another theater location.
Regal Entertainment is the only theater chain that currently accepts Cinemark gift cards
Regal Entertainment is the only theater chain that currently accepts Cinemark gift cards.
AMC and Cinemark are two major theater chains with separate policies on gift card usage. AMC gift cards are not accepted at Cinemark theaters.
AMC and Cinemark are two major theater chains with separate policies on gift card usage
AMC and Cinemark are two major theater chains with separate policies on gift card usage. AMC’s approach is that you can only use its gift cards at its theaters, while Cinemark’s policy has no limitations.
Suppose you have an AMC gift card (or one from a different chain). In that case, you will be able to use it at any AMC theater in the United States, but not other theaters that use a similar rewards program, such as Regal Entertainment Group or The Walt Disney Company (which owns 21st Century Fox). If you have an AMC gift card, however, keep in mind that some states may limit how much money you can spend on movie tickets per day or week by law.
Conclusion
It’s best to think of gift cards as currency.
In other words, if you’re shopping at AMC or Cinemark and want a gift card, only use an AMC or Cinemark gift card from that specific theater chain. Otherwise, you could be left with a useless piece of plastic in your pocket!
