---
title: GiftCardCrossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy - GraphQL Admin
description: >-
  The strategy used to convert the gift card's balance when it is redeemed in a
  currency other than the one it was issued in.
api_version: 2026-10
source_url:
  html: >-
    https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/GiftCardCrossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy
  md: >-
    https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/GiftCardCrossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy.md
api_name: admin
api_type: graphql
type: enum
---

# Gift​Card​Cross​Currency​Redemption​Strategy

enum

The strategy used to convert the gift card's balance when it is redeemed in a currency other than the one it was issued in.

## Valid values

* MARKET\_​FX

  The gift card is redeemed using the automatic or manual exchange rate configured in the market's currency setting when converting from shop currency. Only applicable for gift cards issued in the shop currency.

* NONE

  The gift card can only be redeemed in the currency it was issued in. It cannot be used for purchases in other currencies.

* SPOT\_​FX

  The gift card is redeemed using standard spot exchange rates between the redemption currency and the gift card currency.

***

## Fields

* [Gift​Card.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/GiftCard#field-GiftCard.fields.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy)

  OBJECT

  A gift card that customers use as a payment method. Stores the initial value, current balance, and expiration date.

  You can issue gift cards to a specific [`Customer`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Customer) or send them to a [`GiftCardRecipient`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/GiftCardRecipient) with a personalized message. The card tracks its transaction history through [`GiftCardCreditTransaction`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/GiftCardCreditTransaction) and [`GiftCardDebitTransaction`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/GiftCardDebitTransaction) records. You can create and deactivate gift cards using the [`GiftCardCreate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/giftCardCreate) and [`GiftCardDeactivate`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/mutations/giftCardDeactivate) mutations, respectively.

  ***

  **Note:** After a gift card is deactivated, it can\'t be used for further purchases or re-enabled.

  ***

* [Gift​Card​Create​Input.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/GiftCardCreateInput#fields-crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy)

  INPUT OBJECT

  The input fields to issue a gift card.

* [Gift​Card​Update​Input.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/GiftCardUpdateInput#fields-crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy)

  INPUT OBJECT

  The input fields to update a gift card.

***

## Map

### Fields with this enum

* [Gift​Card.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/GiftCard#field-GiftCard.fields.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy)

### Inputs with this enum

* [Gift​Card​Create​Input.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/GiftCardCreateInput#fields-crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy)
* [Gift​Card​Update​Input.crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/input-objects/GiftCardUpdateInput#fields-crossCurrencyRedemptionStrategy)