What type of gift card should I buy?

Most experts in the space recommend that you buy gift cards without any fees associated with them, so usually that means getting store gift cards.

Where Can I Buy Gift Cards?

You can buy many different store and generic gift cards at several places: Convenience stores, Gas stations, Drugstores, Grocery stores and supermarkets, Superstores and warehouse clubs. Additionally, there are sites where you can buy and sell unused gift cards.

Why Couldn’t I Buy Gift Cards With a Credit Card Before?

Before EMV® chips, many stores had restrictions on buying gift cards with credit cards because there was a higher fraud risk.

Where can I buy Amazon gift cards?

You can buy Amazon gift cards in $15, $25, $50, and $100 denominations at participating grocery, drug, and convenience stores throughout the U.S. At select stores you can also choose a variable denomination card, which can be loaded with any amount between $25 and $500.

Where can I buy Target/Walmart gift cards with credit cards?

Target and Walmart gift cards can be purchased from the stores themselves, or from their respective websites.

How can you avoid gift card scams?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns of gift card scammers who try to convince you to pay bills with gift cards (or even pretend to be the IRS requesting them). No legitimate organization will ever request payment through gift cards, so if you get a call asking you to do that just hang up immediately.