Gift Cards: Here’s Why They Make the Ultimate Gift!

Should You Get a Gift Card?

Some people think gift cards make an impersonal gift. However, unless you know exactly what a person likes, you are better off giving them a gift card that they can choose to use as they please.

Gift givers may also have reservations about giving away gift cards that may decrease in value or expire before the receiver has the chance to use it. Fortunately, most of these concerns were put to rest by the gift card laws that were passed back in 2010. Due to these laws, gift cards are a safe option since fees on the card are prohibited for the first year after purchase. Gift cards also have a 5-year life expectancy, so the chances of it expiring before a person can use it are quite slim.

The Pros of Buying a Gift Card

1. With a gift card, the receiver can choose to buy what they please - this can be a great way for the receiver to buy things that they may not have bought for themselves with their own money.
2. The total cost of sending someone a gift card is lesser than mailing a package across.
3. The gift card receiver does not have to use their card immediately. They can hold off on making any purchases, and use it during a sale to get the best value for their money.
4. While gift cards make a great gift, you can’t be sure that the receiver will want it. But, there’s really no reason to be stuck with a gift card that one does not want. A number of companies accept gift cards and pay the receiver money for the card.

Gift cards are a lot like any other gift you may give. Before you choose a gift card, spend some time thinking about what the person likes and dislikes, and choose a card that they are more likely to use and appreciate.