How to use a few dollars left on a store gift card?
If the balance of your gift card doesn't fall below the state-mandated amount or your state doesn’t allow cashing out minuscule gift cards, the only thing that you can do is use the gift card. If you can, make sure to use the entirety of the card balance when you first redeem the gift card. That’s the easiest way to not waste money. If your purchase doesn’t exceed the balance, try to look for a small item near the cash register. Here is a detailed explanation of what you can do if you have a small balance left on your card.
Step 1
Always keep your gift cards next to the debit and credit cards that you use most often. Doing this will prompt you to consider whether or not you can use a gift card when you reach into your wallet.
Step 2
Be sure to check the balance of your gift cards so that you can know how much you need to spend. Most point of sale systems deduct the balance of a card without knowing how much is on the gift card, and some older models may decline a card if the balance is less than the full amount of your purchase. Keeping the balance in mind can help you to ensure that the gift card is run correctly.
Step 3
Tell the cashier before handing over the gift card, that you would like to use more than one form of payment for your purchase. You could say that you have a gift card with a couple of dollars left on it and that you would like to use it first, and tell them that you’ll pay the balance with another card.
The content of this article is for informational purposes only, is general in nature, and should not be relied upon.
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