May 18, 2017
Where To Buy Discount Gift CardsDiscount gift cards are a great way to save some dough on your favorite brands. In fact, savings can range anywhere between 1% to 72% of the card’s value. But with multiple companies that sell discount gift cards, how do you know where to find the best deal? Where To Purchase Gift Cards …
Read MoreApril 26, 2017
Get Cash for Airline Gift CardsUse these three easy tips to get cash for your unwanted airline gift card. Where can I sell my airline gift card? There are many options available for selling your airline gift card. Some of the more popular choices include online merchants, cash for gold …
Read MoreApril 20, 2017
Activating Gift CardsPlastic gift cards that are typically purchased online require activation. Find out how to quickly activate your gift card in three simple steps. Why Do Some Gift Cards Require Activation Have you ever received a new credit card in the mail? If so, you’ll have noticed a sticker located on the front of the card. This sticker provides directions on how …
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2017
How To Check Your Visa Gift Card BalancePrepaid Visa gift cards can be used at most stores or to even pay your bills. But they're different from store gift cards in that a cashier can't check the balance before you make a purchase. It's important to know the balance before making a purchase or you may be stuck paying out-of-pocket to cover the remaining balance on a transaction. Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits all …
Read MoreDecember 12, 2016
Granny's New Money-Saving Expert, Trae BodgeGranny is thrilled to announce our very own expert in savings, Trae Bodge. She frequently gives interviews on the latest gift card trends and insider scoops. You can watch her on national and local news segments spreading the good word of Granny. We sat down over a cup of coffee to discuss her background and expertise. Here are some …
Read MoreJune 3, 2013
The Gift Card Glossary of TermsRemember the old days, when you would get a gift card and your only option was to use it or lose it? Well times have changed, thanks to recent government legislation and more than $60 billion in unused gift cards each year. These days you can buy, sell and even trade gift cards online. While this sort of exchange seems like it's pretty …
Read MoreDecember 14, 2012
16 Companies Offering Free Gift Cards With PurchaseJust in the Nick of time, retailers and restaurants are trying to pull in extra business by offering free gift cards, swag bucks or whatever you want to call them. Buy a certain amount in gift cards or merchandise and you'll get a gift card for your own use. Now that's what I call an incentive! Of course, free doesn't always mean entirely free …
Read MoreNovember 29, 2011
Gift Card Granny Releases Android AppGift Card Granny has blasted into cyberspace with a free application designed just for Android fans. The first discount gift card app available from the Android Market lets you buy, sell and use gift cards directly via your phone from hundreds of popular merchants and several trusted resellers. Imagine this: You're cruising the aisles of your favorite store and see a sweater …
Read MoreAugust 4, 2011
NBC's "Today" Show Featured Gift Card GrannyMillions of Americans woke up this morning to hear GiftCardGranny.com mentioned on NBC's "Today" show. Personal Finance Expert and "Today" Consumer Contributor Carmen Wong Ulrich recommended our own beloved Granny as a resource for turning gift cards into cash. The segment, entitled "Saving Money With Gift Cards," suggested consumers sell unwanted cards and buy discount cards for their own use to save when shopping. "You …
Read MoreMay 5, 2011
U.S. Postal Service to Sell Gift CardsYou know the U.S. Post Service is in pretty mean straights when they start selling gift cards. Actually, this may not be a bad idea for the cash-strapped government agency. With pre-paid gift cards one of the most popular gift items, it makes sense postal officials would want to cash in on this trend. Plus, it allows the agency to target a desirable audience and …
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