Does the Netherlands Have Gift Cards? Netherlands Gift Cards, Rates, and How to Sell Them in Nigeria

Every December, millions of Dutch families swap presents for Sinterklaas and Christmas. A cadeaukaart (gift card) or cadeaubon (gift voucher) is one of the most common things inside the wrapping paper. So yes, the Netherlands has gift cards, and plenty of them. 

Netherlands gift cards cover online shops like bol.com and Coolblue, apps and games from Apple, Google Play, and Steam, and multi-store cards like the VVV Cadeaukaart that you can spend in thousands of places.

If you’re reading this in Nigeria, you may have received one from a friend, a relative, or a client in Amsterdam or Rotterdam. This guide explains which cards you’re likely to have, how their naira value is worked out, and what to do with a Dutch card you can’t use yourself.

Key Takeaway

The Netherlands has a large gift card market. The cards you’ll meet most often are Apple, Google Play, Steam, PlayStation, bol, Coolblue, and the VVV Cadeaukaart. All are priced in euros. Global digital cards (Apple, Steam, Google Play) are the ones Nigerian platforms are most likely to buy. Dutch shop cards like bol, Coolblue, and VVV are made for spending in the Netherlands. The naira rate depends on the brand, the card’s region, and the euro exchange rate on the day you sell.

Four things that make Dutch gift cards different

Here are four things that make Dutch gift cards different; 

1. The Netherlands loves multi-store cards. 

Instead of a card for one shop, many Dutch people give a VVV Cadeaukaart, which works at around 18,000 locations, online and in person. That’s handy for the person in the Netherlands, but these cards are almost impossible to sell from Nigeria.

2. Many Dutch cards also work in Belgium. 

Belgium’s Flemish region shares the Dutch language, and some retailers serve both countries. The bol gift card, for example, can be used in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

3. Dutch law protects the expiry date. 

In 2021, the Dutch parliament passed a law on gift vouchers extending their minimum validity to two years. Many big brands go further: bol cards last three years, and digital Coolblue cards last five.

4. Digital cards are still tied to a country. 

A Dutch Apple card is only valid for purchases in Dutch Apple Stores and on Apple’s Dutch online store and apps. A Dutch PlayStation card needs a PlayStation Network account registered in the Netherlands. So even though the euro is used across Europe, a Dutch card is not a “European” card.

Netherlands gift cards you can sell from Nigeria

These four are global brands. They are the Dutch cards most likely to have a buyer in Nigeria, as long as the platform accepts the Netherlands (or euro) version.

1. Apple gift card (Netherlands)

The Dutch Apple card pays for apps, Apple Music, iCloud+, Apple TV+, and Apple products from Apple’s Dutch store. Authorized resellers sell it at €15, €25, €50, and €100, and some also offer custom amounts.

Because the card is limited to Apple purchases in the Netherlands, it won’t add to a Nigerian Apple ID. If nobody you know has a Dutch Apple account, the sell Apple iTunes gift card page is the place to check whether the Netherlands region is listed.

2. Google Play gift card (Netherlands)

Google lists Dutch Google Play cards at €15, €25, and €50, with custom amounts from €1 to €500. Like every Google Play card, it only loads onto an account whose country matches the card. A Dutch card won’t work on a Nigerian Google account.

See what’s currently accepted on the Ridima Google Play gift card page. If you have a card that does match your account, our guide on how to redeem a Google Play gift card shows you how.

3. Steam gift card (EUR)

Dutch gamers use euro Steam cards to top up their Steam Wallets. Some Dutch resellers advertise Steam codes as wereldwijd inwisselbaar (redeemable worldwide), with the value converted into the wallet’s currency. That flexibility is one reason Steam cards are popular with traders.

What matters most for you is the currency printed on the card. Platforms usually price euro, dollar, and pound Steam cards separately, so check the Ridima Steam gift card page for the version you hold.

4. PlayStation Store gift card (Netherlands)

Dutch PlayStation cards come in values from €10 to €250 and pay for games, add-ons, and PlayStation Plus. According to one gift card supplier, the code can only be redeemed by someone aged 18 or over with a PlayStation Network account registered in the Netherlands, and it must be used within 12 months of delivery. If you receive one, act quickly.

Other Dutch Gift cards that are Best Used in the Netherlands

These cards are a big part of Dutch gift-giving, but Nigerian trading platforms rarely buy them. If one reaches you, the best plan is usually to spend it on a visit or pass it to someone living in the Netherlands.

1. bol gift card

bol (formerly bol.com) is the Netherlands’ best-known online store, selling books, electronics, toys, home goods, and much more. Its gift card lasts three years from purchase and can be used in both the Netherlands and Belgium. Because the card is so widely used, it’s a safe present for almost anyone in either country.

2. Coolblue gift card

Coolblue is a Dutch electronics retailer known for fast delivery and its own physical stores. Its digital gift cards stay valid for five years from the invoice date, and you can spend them over several orders. Coolblue also lets you combine up to 10 gift cards in one order, which is useful for a bigger purchase like a laptop.

3. VVV Cadeaukaart

The VVV Cadeaukaart is the classic Dutch multi-store card. You choose an amount between €5 and €150, and the card can be spent at around 18,000 locations, online and in shops. The balance stays valid for three years, and you can spend it in parts.

VVV cards are designed for people living in the Netherlands, so they don’t work for online shopping from Nigeria and have almost no resale market here. Some shops, like Coolblue, even ask you to exchange a VVV card for their own card first.

How Netherlands gift card rates work

Every gift card platform sets its own rate for each card, so there’s no single “Netherlands gift card rate.” What you’re offered depends on these four things;

1. The brand: Buyers pay more for cards that are easy for them to resell, which is why Apple and Steam usually attract more interest than shop cards.
2. The region: A Dutch Apple card and a US Apple card are different products, and platforms price them separately. Some don’t buy Dutch cards at all.
3. The currency: The euro’s value against the dollar and naira changes every day. A €50 card is worth a different amount in naira this week than it was last month, even if the platform’s rate stays the same.
4. The card type and amount: Physical cards and e-codes can have different rates, and so can small and large values.

To work out your payout, multiply the card’s value by the rate the platform quotes for that exact brand, region, and type. For example, if a platform offers a set naira amount per euro for a €50 Dutch Steam card, you’d receive 50 times that amount. The easiest way to see today’s figure is to enter your card’s details into the Ridima gift card rate calculator. If you’re curious why rates vary so much between cards, read do gift cards have varying rates?

How to sell a Dutch gift card in Nigeria

Before anything else, keep the code to yourself and don’t redeem it. Once a code is added to an account, the value can’t be transferred or sold.

1. Identify the card. Note the brand, the euro value, and the region. Dutch cards often say “NL” or “Nederland,” and the email may come from a Dutch website ending in “.nl.”
2. Check the balance safely. Use the brand’s official website. Avoid balance-checking links sent by strangers, because some are set up to steal codes.
3. Look up the rate. Open the Ridima rate calculator and search for your card’s brand and region. If the Netherlands or euro version isn’t listed, the platform isn’t buying it right now.
4. Set up your account. Get the Ridima app for Android or iOS, or sign up on the web.
5. Submit the card. On the sell gift cards page, select the card and region, enter the amount, and upload the e-code or a clear photo of the card.
6. Withdraw your naira. After the card is verified, send the money to your Nigerian bank account.

For help with verification or payouts, visit the Ridima FAQ page.

Some people on Telegram and WhatsApp offer “top rates” for euro cards, then vanish once you send the code. A gift card code works like cash, so only hand it over through a platform that checks the card before paying you.

Frequently asked questions about Netherlands gift cards

Here are some frequently asked questions about Netherlands gift cards; 

Question 1: What is a VVV Cadeaukaart?

It’s a Dutch multi-store gift card. You can spend it at around 18,000 shops, restaurants, and websites in the Netherlands, and the balance lasts three years. It’s popular as a present because the recipient can choose where to spend it.

Question 2: Can I use a bol gift card in Belgium?

Yes, the bol gift card can be used in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

Question 3: Are Dutch gift cards the same as German or Belgian ones?

No. All three countries use the euro, but most brands issue a separate card for each country. A Dutch Apple card only works for Apple purchases in the Netherlands, for example. Always check the region before you buy, use, or sell a card.

Question 4: Can I sell Netherlands gift cards for naira?

Sometimes. Global digital cards like Apple, Steam, and Google Play have the best chance, but only if the platform accepts the Netherlands or euro version. Dutch shop cards like bol, Coolblue, and VVV are rarely bought. Check the Ridima rate calculator for your card’s brand and region.

Question 5: Can I buy a Dutch gift card in Nigeria for someone in the Netherlands?

Yes. Choose a digital card listed for the Netherlands (NL), and check the recipient’s email address before you pay. You can also buy gift cards on Ridima using naira.

Conclusion

Netherlands gift cards fall into two groups. Global digital cards like Apple, Steam, and Google Play are the ones you may be able to sell from Nigeria. Dutch shop cards like bol, Coolblue, and VVV are built for life in the Netherlands, so they’re best spent there or passed on to someone who lives there.

Whatever you’re holding, check its region and expiry date, keep the code private, and look up today’s rate before you decide. You can do that in under a minute on the Ridima gift card rate calculator.

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Sources

Google Play Help – Gift card availability and denominations by country

VVV Cadeaukaarten – Buy a VVV Cadeaukaart

Coolblue – Information about the Coolblue gift card

Eerste Kamer – Bill extending the minimum validity of gift vouchers to two years (35.755)

Dundle – bol gift card terms

Startselect – Dutch Apple gift card terms

GIFQ – Sony PlayStation Netherlands