You are not the only one who has pondered whether it is possible to use a gift card purchased from AMC at Cinemark or vice versa.
It would appear that the answer is no; you are unable to use gift cards purchased from AMC at Cinemark and cannot use gift cards purchased from Cinemark at AMC.
Let’s say you have an unhealthy preference for one cinema chain over another. This could be a problem. In this scenario, however, there is a solution to the issue at hand: Regal Entertainment Group, the parent business of Regal Cinemas, just announced that shortly, it would begin accepting gift cards issued by both AMC and Cinemark.
This is wonderful news for moviegoers who are devoted to their preferred cinemas and need versatility in how they can redeem their rewards.
Will Cinemark Accept Gift Cards Purchased from AMC Theaters?
A gift card from AMC cannot be used at any other movie theater.
Since AMC Theatres is a chain of movie theaters, AMC gift cards can only be used at individual theaters that are part of the AMC chain.
If you already have an AMC gift card but want to watch a different movie, you will have to go back to the theater where you bought the card and exchange it for a new card at the box office.
Please refer to our article on redeeming an AMC gift card at another theater location if you need more information about how the exchange process is carried out.
Currently, the only theater chain that will accept gift cards purchased through Cinemark is Regal Entertainment.
Currently, Cinemark gift cards can only be used at Regal Entertainment, the only theater chain that exists.
Both AMC and Cinemark are prominent cinema chains, but they have distinct policies regarding using gift cards. Cinemark cinemas will not accept gift cards purchased through AMC theaters.
Both AMC and Cinemark are prominent cinema chains, but they have distinct policies regarding using gift cards.
Both AMC and Cinemark are prominent cinema chains, but they have distinct policies regarding using gift cards. The policy of AMC states that its gift cards can only be used at AMC theaters, while policy of Cinemark does not place such restrictions.
Let’s say you have an American Movie Center gift card (or one from a different chain). If this is the case, then you will be able to use it at any AMC cinema in the United States; however, you will not be able to use it at theaters that employ a rewards program that is comparable to AMC’s, such as those owned by Regal Entertainment Group or The Walt Disney Company (which owns 21st Century Fox). However, if you have an AMC gift card, you should be aware that the laws of some jurisdictions may impose a cap on the total amount of money that can be spent on movie tickets on a given day or week.
Conclusion
It is helpful to consider gift cards as a form of currency.
To put it another way, if you are shopping at AMC or Cinemark and want to purchase a gift card, you can only do so with an AMC or Cinemark gift card purchased from that particular theater chain. If you don’t take care of it, you can end up with a worthless piece of plastic in your pocket!