Gift cards are becoming increasingly popular for gift giving, surpassing traditional presents in desirability. This shift is driven by a desire for recipient choice and practicality, aligning with ...

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As the holiday season approaches, a familiar yet unwelcome threat returns—not the green Grinch of storybooks, but a more elusive threat to consumers and retailers alike: gift card fraud.

Yes, Americans' spending on gift cards is expected to hit a new high of $308 billion this year, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. And perhaps it won't get used. Two out of every five ...

Hi, yeah, we've all grabbed the gift card for someone as *** last minute present. It's easy. It's convenient, but you want to make sure you're getting one that someone will actually want to use.

Xbox is handing out $5 gift cards to random users during its Countdown Sale, offering extra cash for lucky gamers. The gift cards are redeemable until January 31, 2025, and useable up to 30 days ...

The big news is that there are some Amazon gift card deals that anyone and everyone should take advantage of immediately. Altogether, there’s more than $350 in Amazon gift cards, free credit ...

The message? Kids don’t want gift cards for Christmas. They want to see toys under the tree. That’s a key message during a year when toy sales are projected to be down more than 5% unless the ...

A couple of months ago, I tried using a Ticketmaster gift card I’d been sent for my birthday, only to find it had expired. I checked the terms and conditions and was surprised to find the gift card ...