Unwanted gift card? Target, GameStop, online sites to exchange Christmas shopping cards

Giving a bank gift card makes it easier for the person who gets it. “If they carry the logo of Master Card, Visa, American Express or Discover, they can be redeemed at any merchant that accepts those cards”, Marks said. Gift cards usually replace cash, but children learn nothing about handling money when they receive a gift card. While it is unlikely you will get the full amount on your original unwanted gift card gift, there are two fairly simple ways to get the most out of your gift card exchange.

We also found ways to re-gift and donate the cards. Another way to get rid of gift cards is to trade them for cash at one of the many gift-card exchange websites out there. The new program is now available throughout the year in stores. “That means you’ll get less, sometimes a lot less than they’re worth at the store”, said Tod Marks, Consumer Reports.

However, analysts expect the business of gift cards to reach unprecedented rates by the end of the holiday season in 2017, driven by the increasing number of companies that employ the cards for various purposes. You can check out if your gift card qualifies by clicking here. Why not try a gift card exchange? Suddenly that gift card is something to be popped in a drawer and forgotten about until you clean that drawer out sometime after the use by date has expired. Cards are sold for a little less than overall value and Cardpool takes a percentage based on the demand for the gift cards. You can easily fill out your gift card details and have them converted into a GameStop card by visiting their website here.

To make a return or an exchange, it’s best to have your receipt with you.

According to retail analysts, young people are the most prone to give gift cards, as they prefer the cash in the gift cards rather than a gift they won’t like.