Check a Michaels gift card balance on the Michaels website with the card number printed on the card, or ask for a lookup at a store checkout.
The number is on the card itself, or in the email that delivered a digital card. If the balance runs short before your next project, a new Michaels gift card for the United States can be bought with Bitcoin, USDT or 300+ other coins on Genghis, in 20 values from $5 to $500.
This guide covers how to check the balance, why a number may fail, what the card pays for, how to redeem a code, and how to buy a card from a crypto wallet. The Genghis product details were read on the live product page on 2 November 2026.
Balance too low for the craft aisle?
Buy a Michaels gift card for the United States with Bitcoin, USDT or 300+ other coins, in 20 values from $5 to $500. No KYC at checkout, and your code appears on screen as soon as the payment confirms on the network. See the Michaels USA gift card
How to check your Michaels gift card balance
The quickest check is the gift card balance page on the Michaels website, which asks for the number on your card. A store checkout is the second option, since a cashier can look the card up for you.
Online on the Michaels website
Open the Michaels site, go to the gift cards section and choose the balance check. Enter the card number and, if the form asks for one, the PIN. Follow the labels on the page, because forms change and an old screenshot can mislead you.
At a Michaels store
Bring the card to the checkout and ask for the balance before you start shopping. The cashier can tell you what is left, and you can plan the basket around it.
Where to find the card number
A plastic card carries the number on the card itself, and some cards hide a PIN under a scratch strip. A digital card carries the number in the email that delivered it. A code bought on Genghis shows on screen after payment, and we also email you a link to it.
Why a Michaels balance can look wrong
A Michaels balance usually looks wrong because of a mistyped number, a missing PIN, or a purchase you forgot. Each has a quick fix.
A digit out of place
Copy the number from the card or the email, not from a photo or a note. A single wrong digit returns an error instead of an amount.
A PIN that does not match
If the form asks for a PIN, enter the one printed or revealed on the card. Scratch the strip gently, since a damaged PIN can be hard to read. If you cannot read it, ask at a Michaels store.
A forgotten purchase
Online orders, in-store purchases and party supplies all draw from the same balance. Look at your recent receipts before you assume the card was drained.
A card from another store with a similar name
Several craft and hobby retailers sell gift cards, and the numbers do not cross over. A Michaels balance check only reads Michaels cards. The Genghis Michaels card is also for the United States only, so a card bought for another country will not match.
What a Michaels gift card pays for
A Michaels gift card pays for arts, crafts, framing and party supplies, online or in store where Michaels accepts it. The table lists what the Genghis product page states.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Balance check | Online on the Michaels site with the card number, or at a store checkout |
| What it buys | Arts, crafts, framing and party supplies, online or in store where accepted |
| Genghis card region | United States only, with the face value in US dollars (USD) |
| Genghis card values | 20 values, from $5 to $500, in stock on 2 November 2026 |
| Redeeming a code | Apply the code on the Michaels website or app |
| Refunds on Genghis | Digital codes are not refunded after delivery unless the code is invalid |
Why a crypto holder cannot top up a Michaels card directly
A Michaels card cannot be paid for from a crypto wallet on the Michaels site, so the route is to buy a new card from a seller that takes crypto. The new card then works like any other Michaels card, and you can use it beside an older balance.
That helps when your money sits in a wallet. Selling coins on an exchange, waiting for the transfer and then paying by card adds steps, fees and identity checks. Paying with the coin you already hold skips them.
Why buy a Michaels gift card with crypto
Buying the card with crypto keeps the purchase between your wallet and one checkout. Four reasons come up most often.
No bank card in the loop
You pay from your own wallet or from an exchange balance. The purchase needs no card number, no billing address and leaves no bank statement line.
No KYC at checkout
No KYC at checkout: an email address is all we ask for. There is no document upload and no selfie. Purchase limits apply, and the how Genghis works page walks through the flow.
The code arrives on screen
Your code appears on screen as soon as the payment confirms on the network. We also email you a link to it. The wait depends on the network of the coin you choose.
Twenty values, from $5 to $500
The card comes in 20 values: $5, $7, $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $35, $40, $50, $60, $75, $100, $125, $150, $200, $250, $300, $400 and $500. A small value covers a single frame or a pack of paint, and a large one covers a classroom or party order.
How to buy a Michaels gift card with crypto in 6 steps
Open the Michaels USA page, pick the value and the coin, enter your email, send the amount, and copy the code once the payment confirms. Each step in detail:
- Open the Michaels USA page. Go to the Michaels USA gift card on Genghis. It is the card for Michaels in the United States.
- Pick the card value. Choose the dollar value that covers your project. The page lists 20 values from $5 to $500.
- Choose your coin and network. Select Bitcoin, USDT, Solana, Monero or another of the 300+ coins, and the network you will send on.
- Enter your email address. This is where the link to your code goes. No account is required to buy.
- Send the exact amount. Copy the address or scan the QR code and send the amount shown. Your wallet or exchange may add its own withdrawal fee.
- Copy your code. Once the payment confirms, the code appears on screen and a link arrives by email, ready to apply on the Michaels website or app.
Match the card to your country
The Michaels USA card is not a worldwide (WW) product. It works for Michaels in the United States only, so it will not pay in another country. Check the product page region before you pay.
The Michaels card on Genghis, by value
The Michaels USA card on Genghis comes in 20 values from $5 to $500, and the product page showed it in stock on 2 November 2026. The price in crypto is shown at checkout and moves with exchange rates.
| Use | Suggested value | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A single frame or small supply run | $5 to $25 | Covers a few items without leaving a large balance |
| A project kit or seasonal decor | $30 to $75 | Fits a typical basket |
| Party supplies for a group | $100 to $200 | Handles a bulk order in one go |
| A classroom, studio or event order | $250 to $500 | Largest values on the page |
Other United States cards sit in the ecommerce and retail gift cards category. The best crypto gift cards for the USA list and the guide to buying gift cards with crypto in the USA cover the wider US catalog.
Four ways to pay for craft supplies from a crypto wallet
With crypto in hand, buying the Michaels card directly is the shortest route, while selling coins first or using a crypto debit card also work. The table sets the routes side by side, including one where a bank card wins.
| Route | What you need | Identity checks | Where it wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sell crypto on a custodial exchange, then pay by bank card | Exchange account, US bank account, bank card | Usually full ID verification at the exchange | Works at any till and any website |
| Crypto debit card | A card program account and a funded balance | Usually ID verification by the card issuer | Spends wherever cards are accepted |
| Bank card at the Michaels checkout | A bank card and a store visit | None at the till | No gift card at all, if your money is already in a bank |
| Buy the gift card with crypto on Genghis | A wallet or exchange balance and an email address | No KYC at checkout, within the purchase limits | Straight from wallet to a Michaels code, in values from $5 |
A debit card spends everywhere, and a gift card spends at one retailer. If Michaels is where your supplies come from anyway, the gift card is the shorter path from wallet to checkout.
The United States ranks #3 of 79 countries on the Rails Ranking but #32 on the Livability Ranking, where need for crypto counts (Genghis Research, 2026). Spending rails are there, and a gift card adds a short path from wallet to the craft aisle. The United States Crypto Livability Index page has the full scoreboard.
Planning a project?
The Michaels USA card comes in 20 values from $5 to $500, paid with Bitcoin, USDT or 300+ coins. Buy the Michaels USA gift card
Which crypto to pay with
Pay with the coin you already hold: a stablecoin keeps the value steady, Solana confirms sooner than Bitcoin, and Monero keeps the payment private. Genghis accepts 300+ cryptocurrencies. The amount in your coin is shown before you pay. It includes our exchange-rate margin; a network cost applies only to USDT on Tron and to Monero.
Bitcoin (BTC)
The default for many holders. The code appears once the Bitcoin network confirms your payment. The Bitcoin gift card page covers the details.
USDT and USDC
Stablecoins keep the dollar value steady between quote and payment, which suits a dollar-priced card. USDT on Tron adds a network cost that checkout shows before you choose. See buying gift cards with USDT and the USDC gift card page.
Solana (SOL)
Solana suits buyers who want to avoid waiting on Bitcoin blocks. The Solana gift card page lists how it works.
Ethereum (ETH)
Supported on the networks listed at checkout. Pick the network your wallet actually holds the coins on, since coins sent on a different network can be lost.
Monero (XMR)
For buyers who want the payment itself to stay private. Monero adds a network cost shown at checkout. The Monero gift card page explains how it works.
How to redeem a Michaels code
Apply the code on the Michaels website or app, as the Genghis product page describes, and the value is taken from the card at payment. Any balance left stays on the card for the next order.
Check the balance after the first use, with the website or at a store checkout. Keep the delivery email until the balance reaches zero, because it holds the link back to your code.
Is it safe
Yes, as long as the card is for you or a gift, never a payment someone demands. Nobody legitimate asks to be paid in gift cards for a tax bill, a fine or an emergency, and a number shared with a stranger can be spent by them. Treat the number like cash.
On the Genghis side, payments are non-custodial: Genghis never holds your crypto. The security page documents what data is kept, and the AML and purchase limits page sets out the limits. If a code fails, the refund policy sets out what happens next.
Earn Genghis Points on the purchase
Yes, orders placed with a free Genghis account earn Points, and a new account starts with 100 Points. A Point is worth $0.01 of discount at checkout, the balance never expires, and there is no KYC to earn or redeem.
Points become spendable once your account has $25 in completed orders. Guest checkouts do not earn Points. The Genghis rewards page has the full rules, and the Walgreens gift card balance guide covers another US card.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Michaels gift card balance?
Use the balance check on the Michaels website with the card number, or ask at a store checkout. The number is on the card or in your digital card email.
Do I need a PIN to check a Michaels balance?
Enter a PIN if the balance form asks for one. If your card has a scratch strip, the PIN is under it. If the form does not ask for one, the number alone is enough.
What can I buy with a Michaels gift card?
Arts, crafts, framing and party supplies, online or in store where Michaels accepts it, according to the Genghis product page.
Can I pay for a Michaels gift card with Bitcoin?
Yes. On Genghis you pay for the Michaels USA card with Bitcoin, USDT, Solana, Monero or 300+ other coins, in 20 values from $5 to $500.
Do I need to verify my identity to buy one with crypto?
No KYC at checkout: an email address is all we ask for. Purchase limits apply: without an account, 500 USD in any 24 hours and 2,000 USD in any 30 days, as the AML policy page states (updated 25 September 2026).
How fast does the code arrive?
Your code appears on screen as soon as the payment confirms on the network. We also email you a link to it. The wait depends on the coin you choose.
Can I pay with Monero?
Yes. Monero is supported at checkout and adds a network cost that is shown before you choose it.
Are there any fees?
The amount in your coin is shown before you pay. It includes our exchange-rate margin; a network cost applies only to USDT on Tron and to Monero. Your own wallet or exchange may charge a withdrawal fee.
Can I use the Genghis Michaels card outside the United States?
No. The Michaels USA card is for Michaels in the United States only, and it is not a worldwide card.
What if my code does not work?
A code that fails at first redemption, arrives incomplete or never arrives is replaced, or refunded if no replacement comes within 5 business days; report it within 30 days. Open a request in the Genghis Help Center with your order number.
Bottom line
Check a Michaels gift card balance on the Michaels website with the card number, or at a store checkout. Keep the number safe, because anyone who has it can read the balance.
When the balance falls short and your money is in crypto, buy a new card in the value you need and pay from your wallet, with no KYC at checkout.
Top up your craft budget with crypto
20 values from $5 to $500, paid with Bitcoin, USDT or 300+ coins. No KYC at checkout.