News About The Gift Card Industry (Page 35)

The gift card industry changes quickly. Stay up-to-date on all things gift cards with our latest articles covering Bankruptcies, new websites, changing regulations, fraud, mobile gift cards, electronic gift cards and more.

 

January 2, 2020

Can You Use A Visa Gift Card On Amazon

There’s $3.27 left on your Visa gift card. Are you scratching your head wondering how many packs of gum you can purchase? Put down the calculator; we’ve got news for you. Did you know that you can use your Visa gift card on Amazon? All you have to do is follow the simple steps below. How To Use A Visa …

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December 27, 2019

2019 Holiday Season Gift Card Survey

About The 2019 Holiday Gift Card Study Gift Card Granny conducted its annual survey to determine the latest gift card usage and trends for the 2019 holiday season. More than 2,500 US-based consumers who have visited www.giftcardgranny.com provided responses. Topics such as most popular retailers, purchasing behavior and digital gift card growth were analyzed. Amazon …

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June 24, 2019

Cash Back Rewards: What Consumers Really Want

Gift Card Granny conducted a survey to determine the latest trends regarding cash back rewards. More than 3,100 US-based consumers who have visited www.giftcardgranny.com provided responses. Topics such as usage, redemption preferences and cash back programs were analyzed. Cash Back Rewards: Usage And Preferences Cash back …

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April 25, 2019

Why You Should Give Reloadable Gift Cards a Try

Updated 4/25/2019 Whether plastic, virtual or mobile, the number one item on wish lists for a number of years now has been gift cards. Most people use a gift card on a purchase or order and once all of the funds have been used, they throw it away or delete the email. But did you know certain gift cards can be reloaded? Going back almost ten years …

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March 27, 2019

Retailers That Sell Amazon Gift Cards

Amazon gift cards are some of the most sought after gifts. Why? Because you can purchase nearly anything and everything! The site has hundreds of thousands of products; from glow in the dark toilet paper to a yodeling pickle. Amazon.com gift cards are sold by grocery, convenience and …

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March 27, 2019

5 Facts About California's Gift Card Laws

The rash of bankruptcies and other difficulties facing the state have led to changes and reinforcements of laws applying to gift cards in California. Gift Card Granny examined these laws for California's shoppers. For a state-by-state detailing of gift card consumer protection laws visit the ConsumersUnion web site. …

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March 26, 2019

4 Tips To Use Gift Cards

Updated March 26, 2019 Gift cards were the second most desired gift for the 2018 holidays, according to the National Retail Federation. You’ve probably got a pile of gift cards yourself stacking up somewhere from birthdays and holidays. In 2018 alone, there was 160 billion dollars’ worth of gift card sales. But while many consumers list cards as a number-one gift, it's sometimes easier …

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March 21, 2019

Free Shipping on Gift Cards

Updated March 21, 2019 When you order a physical, plastic gift card you can have it delivered directly to any residential or business address. The cost of shipping and handling on plastic gift cards can start to add up when buying multiple gift cards and sending them across the United States. However, there are ways to get free shipping on gift cards. The first is to …

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March 11, 2019

How to Convert eGifts to Printable Gift Cards

Gift cards are a convenient option when trying to figure out what to get someone for a birthday present, when a thank you is in order, or during the holidays. What’s great about gift cards is that they cover a wide range of interests from food lovers to fashionistas, handy man hobbies to decorating divas. But what happens when you’re short on time or if …

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February 13, 2019

Be Sure To Avoid These 3 Common Gift Card Scams

The National Retail Federation found that gift cards were one of the most requested gifts during the 2017 holiday season. Moreover, gift card spend for the season was estimated to reach $27.6 billion. But how many of those cards were victim to fraudulent activity? Here’s how to protect yourself from some of the most common gift card scams. 1. In-Store Hacking A hacker can …

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