gift card

American  

[gift kahrd] / ˈgɪft ˌkɑrd /

noun

gift cards plural

1. a physical card or digital voucher purchased from a retailer and redeemable for goods or services by the holder, who has often received it as a gift.

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Example Sentences

Hannah Shimko, managing director of the Gift Card and Voucher Association, said the vast majority of gift cards were bought with no difficulty and "are supported by established consumer protections".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

For example, a Visa Virtual Gift Card can be used at any U.S. merchant that accepts Visa debit cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

She recommends a site called Gift Card Granny, which sells gift cards up to 10% off their typical price from retailers.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 12, 2025

A Reddit user on r/assholedesign discovered the slip-up when searching Google for “Target gift card balance” on mobile, and found that the very first result is an ad, titled “Check Gift Card Balance - Target.”

From The Verge • Jan. 15, 2022

This year, my New Year’s resolution is to find and deploy every single gift card lurking in our household by Jan. 15, which is this year’s National Use Your Gift Card Day .

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022