NightCafe gift cards — give PRO, credits and a redeem link

NightCafe gift cards

NightCafe gift cards are the best way to give someone PRO — a set plan, a set amount of time, and Fast Credits they can spend on images and video.

Buy them on the gift cards page. Live prices are shown there in USD (tax may be added at checkout).

What a gift card includes

Each gift card is a specific PRO plan for a fixed duration, plus Fast Credits equal to that plan’s monthly credits × the number of months:

Gift cardPRO planPRO durationFast Credits included
AI Hobbyist — 3 MonthsAI Hobbyist90 days600
AI Enthusiast — 3 MonthsAI Enthusiast90 days1,500
AI Artist — 3 MonthsAI Artist90 days4,200
AI Hobbyist — 1 YearAI Hobbyist365 days2,400
AI Enthusiast — 1 YearAI Enthusiast365 days6,000
AI Artist — 1 YearAI Artist365 days16,800

Hobbyist, Enthusiast and Artist are the same plans described in NightCafe PRO plans — including that plan’s unlimited models, video access and other PRO perks for the duration.

How gift cards work

  1. You buy a gift card while logged in (you can create an account at checkout if needed).
  2. NightCafe emails you a unique one-time link. The same link also appears in your NightCafe inbox.
  3. You forward the email or share the link with the recipient.
  4. They open the link and redeem. If they do not have a NightCafe account yet, they can create one during redemption.
  5. PRO status and Fast Credits are applied to their account immediately.

Each link can be redeemed only once. You can buy as many gift cards as you like — every purchase creates a new link.

When PRO time starts

PRO time starts on redemption, not on purchase. If the recipient waits a week (or a month) to open the link, they do not lose any of the 90 days or 1 year. Unredeemed gift cards never expire.

If the recipient already has PRO

They can still redeem. The gift card extends their existing PRO (it adds the gift card’s days onto their current expiry). The Fast Credits are added to their balance.

If they are already on a higher plan than the gift card, we do not downgrade them — they keep their current plan level and still receive the extra time and credits. If they are on a lower plan, redeeming can raise them to the gift card’s plan for the gifted period.

Gift cards vs credit packs vs a subscription

  • Gift cards — best for giving PRO to someone else. A named plan (Hobbyist / Enthusiast / Artist), a clear duration, and the matching credits. No recurring charge for the recipient.
  • PRO subscription — best for yourself if you create regularly. Cheaper per month (especially annual), monthly Fast Credit refresh, cheaper top-ups, and you can pause or cancel. See NightCafe PRO plans.
  • Credit packs — a one-off pile of credits with only a short burst of Hobbyist-level PRO. Worse value, limited model access, and PRO expires quickly. Not a good gift compared with a gift card.

How to redeem

  1. Open the unique link from the purchaser (it looks like creator.nightcafe.studio/redeem-gift-card/…).
  2. Sign in or create a NightCafe account.
  3. Confirm the redemption. PRO and credits appear on that account straight away.

Redeem on the account the recipient actually uses. Credits and PRO cannot be moved later except by contacting support.

If you bought the card yourself, you can redeem it on your own account — useful if you meant to treat yourself — but the usual path is to send the link to someone else.

FAQs

Does the recipient need a NightCafe account?

No. They can create one during redemption. Existing users can redeem on the account they already use.

Do gift cards expire?

No. An unredeemed gift card never expires. After redemption, the PRO duration starts and the credits sit on the account (Fast Credits do not expire).

Can I buy multiple gift cards?

Yes. Each purchase generates its own one-time link.

Can I buy a gift card for someone who already has PRO?

Yes. It extends their PRO and adds the credits. We will not downgrade a higher existing plan.

Which gift card should I buy?

  • Hobbyist — casual creating, unlimited fast image models (Flux 2 Klein, Z-Image Turbo, SDXL Lightning, Flux Schnell), basic video models.
  • Enthusiast — the sweet spot for most people: all video models, plus unlimited HiDream, Flux and Qwen Image as well as the Hobbyist set. 1,500 credits for 3 months or 6,000 for a year.
  • Artist — for someone who wants unlimited Nano Banana, Seedream 4, Flux 2 Pro and GPT Image 1.5 Low, and a large credit pile.

When in doubt, Enthusiast is the gift most creators will actually use.

Is this a subscription for the recipient?

No. Redeeming a gift card is not a recurring subscription. They get PRO for the gifted period and the credits. When the gifted PRO ends they return to a free account unless they subscribe or redeem another card. They can subscribe later from the pricing page if they want to continue.

Can I write a personal message?

The automated email is a redeem link you can forward. Add your own note when you send it — a short “this is for you” in the forward is the usual approach.

I lost the email. How do I find the link?

Check your NightCafe inbox (the same account that purchased the card). You can also search your email for the NightCafe gift card message. If you still cannot find it, contact support with the order details.

I redeemed on the wrong account.

Contact support as soon as possible with both account emails and the gift card link or order number. We can usually help if the credits have not already been spent.

Can I get a refund on a gift card?

See the Refund Policy. In general, unused purchases are easier to review than cards that have already been redeemed and spent.

Is checkout secure?

Yes. Gift cards are paid through Paddle, the same PCI-compliant checkout as PRO. NightCafe does not store your full card details. See Is the checkout secure?

Do I need artistic skill to enjoy a gift card?

No. The recipient types what they want to see and the AI generates it. NightCafe is built for beginners and experienced creators.

Ready to buy?

Choose a card on the NightCafe gift cards page.