Gift cards are the kinds of presents that can seem obvious or unimaginative, a step up from cutting a check and stuffing it into a card. But hear us out: They're actually incredibly useful and can even be personal — if you put a little thought into them.
A good place to start is by thinking of what your giftee could really use right now. Did they just move to a new home or apartment? Get them a card to buy kitchen essentials or home decor. Are they starting a new job or internship? Money for work-appropriate clothes could go a long way. Have they been going through a rough patch or need a little help taking a break? You can go in on a gift card that helps them travel, splurge on scented candles, or snag some snacks.
Send gift cards to your friends and family instantly. Cash App is budget friendly — gift cards start at $1.
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- Sending gift cards through Cash App is simple and quick. Simply send the gift card just like you'd send someone money via Cash App.
- Spending gift cards is seamless for the recipient. Gift cards are not separate physical cards. Instead, they are digital cards that tie to a customer’s Cash App balance.
- Customers need a Cash App Card in order to use a gift card. However, if a customer does not have a Cash App Card, they can instead convert their gift card to cash in the app.
- Easy to spend. No additional or physical cards needed or balances to keep track of. Ties directly to your Cash Card
- and balances withdraw automatically
- Send gift cards instantly - perfect for last minute gifts
- Receive and spend instantly for Cash Card holders
- Browse and choose from a diversity of merchants, all directly from Cash App
- Send gift cards that meet your budget, for little as $1
- Convert gift cards to cash when the balance is under $10
- Send straight to your friends and family with only a cashtag, phone, or email
- No fees
To help, we've grouped the gift cards below into different categories, so you can jump right to what you think your gift recipient would want the most. Oh, and PSST: Digital gift cards and subscriptions make excellent last-minute gifts if you're in a pinch.
General/Big retailers
Amazon
Amazon Gift Card, from $5, available at Amazon
An Amazon gift card is a more polite version of giving them cash. They can buy pretty much anything they've had on their wish list, whether it's new and exciting tech or completely utilitarian home basics.
Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods Gift Card, from $5 at Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods is one of our favorite retailers for truly unique gifts, but if you'd rather let the giftee pick out something themselves, this gift card can be a fun, thoughtful gift.
Best Buy
Best Buy Gift Card, from $15, available at Best Buy
Gift them a gift card for all conceivable forms of tech, home appliances, and more.
Target
Target Gift Card, from $5, available at Target
Especially perfect for anyone moving to a new dorm or apartment, a Target gift card gives them access to everything from home essentials and decor to clothes and pantry staples.
Anthropologie
Anthropologie Gift Card, from $25, available at Anthropologie
Anthropologie is one of those high-quality retailers your giftee can really appreciate a gift card for. They can use the money for gorgeous new clothes, stunning home decor, and even dresses and accessories via BHLDN, the brand's wedding section.
Etsy
Etsy Gift Card, from $25, available at Etsy
From jewelry to clothing and home decor, the online marketplace surely has something unique that'll fit the bill for them.
Lowe's
Lowe's Gift Card, from $50, available at Lowe's
Depending on the recipient and how much they enjoy their home-improvement tasks, this may be the most exciting gift they receive during the holidays.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom Gift Card, from $50, available at Nordstrom
If you want to get them a sweater you know they'll love, let them pick it out themselves.
Macy's
Macy's Gift Card, from $10, available at Macy's
For anyone in need of a new wardrobe or even furniture, a Macy's gift card gives them access to seemingly endless clothes and accessories.
Chewy
Chewy Gift Card, from $25, available at Chewy
For pet lovers, the best gift may just be gifts for their four-legged friend. Chewy is one of our favorite places to shop for pets of all shapes and sizes, and they're bound to find something to delight their best furry pal.
Home retailers
Le Creuset
Le Creuset Gift Card, from $5, available at Le Creuset
For the cooking aficionado, Le Creuset offers high-quality cookware in a range of colorful options.
Parachute
Parachute Gift Card, from $50, available at Parachute
Parachute makes some of our favorite bathrobes, and is also a great spot to shop for furniture and home goods. A gift card can help them splurge on whatever decor or self-care items they need.
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma Gift Card, from $25, available at Williams Sonoma
Particularly great for home cooks and committed bakers, a Williams Sonoma gift card can go toward sturdy cookware, adorable baking supplies, and other quality essentials and accessories for their kitchen.
The Sill
The Sill Digital Gift Card, from $25, available at The Sill
The Sill is a great resource for plants in sleek, trendy containers. If you're not sure what plant they'd want or what their plant maintenance level is, a gift card leaves it up to them to choose.
Brooklinen
Brooklinen Gift Card, from $50, available at Brooklinen
Brooklinen makes the best high-end sheets at some of the best prices on the internet. They can choose from sheets made from linen, cashmere, and more.
Framebridge
Framebridge Gift Card, from $25, available at Framebridge
Let them custom frame one of their best memories. It's something they'll probably never shell out for on their own, but they'll love having it around the house.
Clothes and Accessories
Bombas
Bombas Gift Card, from $25, available at Bombas
Bombas is best known for its socks, which we found to be the most comfortable and durable on the market. The brand sells other cozy classics, too, like underwear, t-shirts, and slippers.
Old Navy
Old Navy Gift Card, from $10, available at Old Navy
If they're in need of a pair of jeans or a new sweater, Old Navy is a fantastic choice for trendy and versatile basics.
Outdoor Voices
Outdoor Voices Gift Card, from $25, available at Outdoor Voices
Outdoor Voices is home to lots of fashion-forward athletic apparel, from the famed exercise dress to skorts and leggings.
Catbird
Catbird Gift Card, from $25, available at Catbird
Jewelry can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. If they're a Catbird fan, there's no chance you can fail here.
Warby Parker
Warby Parker Gift Card, from $25, available at Warby Parker
If they're in need of trendy new eyewear, a Warby Parker gift card will help them find the best frames for them, especially with the brand's famed at-home try-on service.
REI
REI Gift Card, from $10, available at REI
Whether you're outfitting them for their next hike or an afternoon spent in a ski lodge, you get to ensure they'll be able to get exactly the make and model of the boot or sweater they want for the trip.
Bonobos
Bonobos Gift Card, from $25, available at Bonobos
Shirts, socks, jeans — whatever it is, there's room in their wardrobe for something from Bonobos. Read our review of Bonobos' impressively affordable stretch chinos.
Madewell
Madewell Gift Card, from $25, available at Madewell
Madewell is home to bestselling denim, clothing, shoes, and accessories, making this gift card a great gift for anyone in need of some new apparel.
Zappos
Zappos Gift Card, from $10, available at Zappos
Zappos is the home of pretty much every type of shoe imaginable, and a gift card can go towards the sneakers, boots, sandals, or loafers they've been eyeing for a while.
Orvis
Orvis Gift Card, from $25, available at Orvis
Whether it's for your parents' ski cabin, your best friend's dog, or your fly-fishing uncle, Orvis has just about everyone covered.
Adidas
Adidas Gift Card, from $25, available at Adidas
Give them a new pair of sneakers, some new athletic gear, or cool athleisure with a gift card that lets them pick out their favorite pieces. Adidas has physical gift cards, e-gift cards, and a bulk gift card offer if you're looking to buy cards for a big group.
Mejuri
Mejuri Gift Card, from $25, available at Mejuri
Mejuri is one of our favorite retailers when it comes to durable, sleek, quality jewelry. A gift card can help them pick out everything from everyday gold hoops to dainty rings to add to their collection.
Send gift cards to your friends and family instantly. Cash App is budget friendly — gift cards start at $1.
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- Sending gift cards through Cash App is simple and quick. Simply send the gift card just like you'd send someone money via Cash App.
- Spending gift cards is seamless for the recipient. Gift cards are not separate physical cards. Instead, they are digital cards that tie to a customer’s Cash App balance.
- Customers need a Cash App Card in order to use a gift card. However, if a customer does not have a Cash App Card, they can instead convert their gift card to cash in the app.
- Easy to spend. No additional or physical cards needed or balances to keep track of. Ties directly to your Cash Card
- and balances withdraw automatically
- Send gift cards instantly - perfect for last minute gifts
- Receive and spend instantly for Cash Card holders
- Browse and choose from a diversity of merchants, all directly from Cash App
- Send gift cards that meet your budget, for little as $1
- Convert gift cards to cash when the balance is under $10
- Send straight to your friends and family with only a cashtag, phone, or email
- No fees
Nike
Nike Gift Card, from $25, available at Nike
Nike also lets you pick from a swath of gift card designs, including team themes for the Lakers and Knicks.
Patagonia
Patagonia Gift Card, from $25, available at Patagonia
Whatever they spend this on, you can be sure they'll get something great that'll last them for years.
Everlane
Everlane Gift Card, from $25, available at Everlane
Everlane is a favorite retail startup that is especially loved for its $120 cashmere sweaters. You can find our favorite Everlane pieces here.
Allbirds
Allbirds Gift Card, from $15, available at Allbirds
Allbirds makes the world's most comfortable shoes from sustainable materials like merino wool, eucalyptus leaves, and foam made from sugar cane. They're especially popular in New York City and Silicon Valley.
L.L.Bean
L.L.Bean Gift Card, from $25, available at L.L.Bean
Gift cards for apparel are particularly useful since you may not know imperative details like shoe size. If you know they love a brand or have been pining after their own Bean boots, this is a nice way to make it happen without tipping them off.
J.Crew
J.Crew Gift Card, from $25, available at J.Crew
For the basics, J.Crew has some of the best quality and style for the price. It also has frequent sales, meaning they may get more value out of their gift card.
Beauty and Skincare
Ulta
Ulta Gift Card, from $10, available at Ulta
When it comes to beauty products, Ulta will 1000% have them covered. They can use their gift card on everything from skincare essentials to makeup sets.
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury, from $10, available at Charlotte Tilbury
This viral makeup brand is more than just hype — it's one of our favorites, too. With a gift card to Charlotte Tilbury, your giftee can shop for products like luscious lip care and decadent skincare.
MAC
MAC Gift Card, from $15, available at MAC
From Taylor Swift's signature red lip to flawless foundation, MAC cosmetics has vanity essentials for every makeup lover.
Glossier
Glossier Gift Card, from $15, available at Glossier
For beauty enthusiasts, it's hard to top a Glossier gift card, which they can use on the brand's bestselling skincare and makeup products.
Sephora
Sephora Gift Card, from $10, available at Sephora
They already have their personal beauty favorites. With this gift card, they won't have to use their precious Sephora points on that new lipstick or foundation.
Food and Drinks
Goldbelly
Goldbelly Gift Card, from $25, available at Goldbelly
If they can't make it home this year, there's a good chance Goldbelly can bring their local favorite to them. A New York pastrami sandwich? A Chicago dog? You can find almost anything from the most cherished delicacies of their hometown, city, or region.
Total Wine
Total Wine Gift Card, from $10, available at Total Wine
Don't know their drink of choice? Let them pick their own with a gift card to Total Wine, a great online retailer with a wide variety of alcohol to choose from.
Blue Apron
Blue Apron Gift Card, from $70, available at Blue Apron
Save them the grocery shopping with one of our favorite meal kits, Blue Apron. Even if they don't have time to cook their own dinner, they can still use the gift card to have fully prepared meals delivered to their doorstep.
Starbucks
Starbucks Gift Card, from $25, available at Amazon
You may not be there every morning, but this is one of the easier ways to buy them a hot cup of coffee each day. There's also a gift card for Dunkin', if that's their preferred caffeine source.
HelloFresh
HelloFresh Gift Card, from $75, available at Hello Fresh
HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that drops off fresh ingredients for delicious home-cooked meals. It makes week-time prep easier, and it helps amateur and experienced cooks conveniently expand their repertoire.
Firstleaf
Firstleaf Gift Card, from $25, available at Firsleaf
Firstleaf is a wine subscription service that delivers wines from top vineyards around the world for only $15 per bottle. Let them explore great wine without worrying about the expense. Plus, its introductory box of three wines is only $15, and it sets the wheels in motion for the service to learn more about your tastes and preferences as they evolve.
Travel
Away
Away Gift Card, from $50, available at Away
Give your favorite jetsetter the gift of quality luggage. Away is one of our favorite luggage brands, with plenty of bags and travel accessories to choose from.
Uber or Uber Eats
Uber Gift Card, from $15, available at Amazon
Most people won't have too much trouble putting Uber credit to good use, whether they're going out or ordering in.
Hotels.com
Hotels.com Gift Card, from $50, available at Amazon
A perfect open-ended gift for any traveler, Hotels.com gift cards come in denominations of $50 and $100, and they can go just about anywhere.
Delta or Southwest airlines
Delta Gift Card, from $50, available at Best Buy and Target
Southwest Gift Card, from $50, available at Best Buy, Target, or Amazon
Airline gift cards are perfect for frequent travelers (and even better for family members who see trips home as opportunities to score more miles on their go-to airline). It's also easier than booking a trip for them yourself.
If they prefer train travel, there's also an Amtrak gift card.
Hobbies and entertainment
Google Play
Google Play Gift Card, from $25, available at Amazon
From movies to audiobooks to TV shows, your loved one has many options with a Google Play gift card.
ClassPass
ClassPass Gift Subscription, from $10, available at ClassPass
If they're someone who enjoys fitness (or is still figuring out what workouts they like), money put towards a ClassPass subscription can help them try out the service. A monthly membership lets them sample boutique fitness classes in their area and can even include self-care appointments with spas or nail salons.
GameStop
GameStop Gift Card, from $25, available at Gamestop
They're a gamer, but you don't know which console or games they have. Rest assured that a gift card will have you covered.
AMC
AMC Gift Card, from $10, available at AMC
Whether they're a movie lover or just someone who deserves a day out to the theater, this AMC gift card has them covered, no matter what genre they choose.
Bookshop
Bookshop Gift Card, from $10, available at Bookshop
If they happen to be big book lovers, a Bookshop gift card is a simple and appreciated gift. As a bonus, every purchase on the site gives back to local bookstores.
Disney Plus
Disney Plus 1-Year Gift Subscription, $79.99, available at Disney Plus
If they've been wanting to watch "Loki" or the "Luca," gift them a year's worth of entertainment with a Disney Plus subscription. For $79.99, they can access thousands of titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, "Star Wars," National Geographic, and 20th Century Studios. Here's everything to know about the streaming platform.
Spotify
Spotify Gift Card, from $10, available at Target
They probably already have a Spotify account, but this gets them ad-free access. A Spotify gift card lets you fund the next few months of a platform they love and use multiple times per day.
Send gift cards to your friends and family instantly. Cash App is budget friendly — gift cards start at $1.
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- Sending gift cards through Cash App is simple and quick. Simply send the gift card just like you'd send someone money via Cash App.
- Spending gift cards is seamless for the recipient. Gift cards are not separate physical cards. Instead, they are digital cards that tie to a customer’s Cash App balance.
- Customers need a Cash App Card in order to use a gift card. However, if a customer does not have a Cash App Card, they can instead convert their gift card to cash in the app.
- Easy to spend. No additional or physical cards needed or balances to keep track of. Ties directly to your Cash Card
- and balances withdraw automatically
- Send gift cards instantly - perfect for last minute gifts
- Receive and spend instantly for Cash Card holders
- Browse and choose from a diversity of merchants, all directly from Cash App
- Send gift cards that meet your budget, for little as $1
- Convert gift cards to cash when the balance is under $10
- Send straight to your friends and family with only a cashtag, phone, or email
- No fees
Audible
Audible Gift Subscription, from $15/month, available at Audible
While technically a subscription and not a card, this service gives your giftee credits to pick out whichever audiobooks they want (1 credit = 1 book). It's particularly great for people who love to read but find themselves pressed for time — they can use this to read on the go.
PlayStation
PlayStation Gift Card, from $10, available at Amazon
With this gift card, they can download the latest games and add-ons, watch movies, and more from their PlayStation 4.
Sling
Sling Gift Card, from $25, available at Amazon
Starting at $35 per month, users get access to more than 30 of the best channels, like CNN, ESPN, AMC, Disney, and the Food Network.
Donations to Global Giving and CharityChoice
Global Giving or CharityChoice Gift Card, from $50, available at Zola
This is an easy way to empower someone to give to a charity close to their heart. You designate the amount and general category of charities, and they can decide where the funds go.
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