If you still haven’t finished your shopping, you might be panicking a little. Ready for the perfect solution? A gift card that can be e-sent ASAP or mailed without spending a fortune on shipping.
You may think giving a gift card is impersonal, but it’s not. The key is to get one tailored to your gift recipient’s interests instead of a generic Amex one. It’s the perfect combination of showing you “get” them while essentially giving the gift of free money.
Need some ideas on what gift cards to get? Rounded up here are 15 creative ones to consider.
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Music is so good right now, but concert tickets aren’t cheap. If you know an artist your recipient loves is coming to their city, they will 100 percent appreciate a Ticketmaster gift card. Hey, maybe they’ll bring you back something from the merch stand!
Have someone on your list who likes to travel? Surprise them with an Airbnb gift card, which can be used for any Airbnb in the world. The best part? It never expires — ever.
Etsy is the destination for independent artists. Discovering what to buy is part of the fun! Your gift recipient will love browsing all of the one-of-a-kind options with their new gift card.
With a Masterclass gift card, you’re gifting the opportunity to learn from the best of the best. No matter what they want to get better at (public speaking, adventure photography, southern cooking…), there’s bound to be a Masterclass they’ll love. Note: Gifts and memberships are currently 50% off through tomorrow, Dec. 24, so now is a great time to make this purchase.
A Goldbelly gift card provides a way to order a beloved dish from a restaurant, regardless of proximity. Maybe it’s a cheesesteak from Pat’s, a lox bagel from Zucker’s or a cheesecake from Junior’s. This gift card is the golden ticket to your loved one’s favorite meal.
Everyone has at least one person on their list that is just impossible to shop for because they have everything under the sun. An Uncommon Goods gift card gives them the chance to pick out something super niche for themself; something random, unique and totally them!
These days, getting a meal delivered to your front door is a luxury. It’s not cheap! Especially if the person on your holiday shopping list is a college student, someone who works crazy hours or an overwhelmed parent, they will love you for giving them a night off from cooking, which is exactly what a Grubhub gift card gives them.
The opportunity to walk into a big bookstore and get any book you want for free is a dream come true for any book lover. Make it a reality by gifting them a Barnes & Noble gift card.
Know someone who loves trying a bunch of different types of workouts? They’ll be obsessed with a Classpass gift card, which gives them the chance to try all sorts of classes wherever they live. They can use it to book spa appointments too, and enjoy manicures, facials or massages.
Any proud pet parent will practically pant over a Chewy gift card, which can be put towards staples (like cat litter or food) or for something they really want for their pet but haven’t bought yet, like the coziest pet bed or cutest toy.
Here’s hoping your gift recipient will use their Delta gift card to visit you! They can use it to upgrade their seat for an existing trip or to book a whole new one.
For many people, going to the movie theater on Christmas is a yearly tradition, making an AMC gift card a timely gift. It can also make a great gift for someone you want to go to the movies with, like your niece or nephew.
