New clothes, video games, a massage, or books - anything you wouldn’t normally purchase, you can get with a gift card without having to spend any actual money. But, outside of holidays and, perhaps, your birthday, gift cards are not that easy to come by - unless you know where to look! Here are some of the best ways to earn new gift cards without putting in a lot of effort.
1. Scan barcodes of products when shopping: There are many apps that reward you points for scanning products in stores. All you have to do is walk into a certain store, like CVS or Target(R), and start scanning the products through the app. If you have children, you can make this a family scavenger hunt that will keep them entertained and help you earn rewards. Once you have enough points, you may be able to redeem them for a gift card.
2. Enter giveaways on Instagram: Companies and bloggers are always hosting giveaways and awarding gift cards to winners. The rules of these giveaways will likely vary, but most will require you to follow a certain page and like an image, tag someone, or write a comment. The best way to find these opportunities by searching for hashtags like #giveaway, #sweepstakes, #freebie, etc.
3. Refer your friends and family to products you love: When you find a product or a service you really love, make sure to let your loved ones know about it. In many cases, doing this can help you earn gift cards. Banks, retail websites, and gaming apps are all good places to start. Check to see if any of your favorite retailers or service providers have a referral program. If they do, make sure to grab your referral code or link and share it with the people you think will enjoy the service or product as well.
4. Ask for gift cards instead of gifts: This one does not require you to complete any task or install any app or technology, but it is still the easiest and fastest way to get a gift card. All you need to do is ask. When it’s a gift-giving season or if your birthday is coming up and your friends and family members ask you what you want, just let them know you prefer getting gift cards.
5. Use a rewards credit card: Credit cards are not for everyone. But, if you are in a financially stable position and can repay your credit card debt every month, consider getting a rewards credit card. Many rewards credit cards will let you redeem the points you earn for a gift card.
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