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42 gift cards you can deliver right to their inbox for a last-minute gift that still feels personal
42 gift cards you can deliver right to their inbox for a last-minute gift that still feels personal
Remi Rosmarin,Mara LeightonDec 24, 2019, 01:21 IST
NikeGift cards give them the freedom to get exactly what they want. Plus, you can have them delivered right to their inbox for a last-minute gifts that still feels personal.
Gift cards take all of the guesswork out of finding the perfect gift. They're particularly ideal with Christmas right around the corner.
We rounded up 42 great gift cards to get you started. Many of these are offered in both physical and digital versions, the latter of which makes them great last-minute gift ideas.
Gift cards are an ideal gift in a lot of ways. For instance, you get to give someone exactly what they want - in the color, style, and exact model that they want it - without polling their closest friends, family, and private online wish lists. They also typically don't expire.
With Christmas just a few days away, a gift card is a great gift option that'll actually arrive on time - especially with most brands offering e-gift cards that deliver via email in seconds.
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An Amazon gift card is a more polite version of giving them cash — with it, they can buy pretty much anything they've had on their wish list — whether it's new and exciting tech or completely utilitarian home basics. You can also buy it in a gift card box.
Give them a new pair of sneakers, some new athletic gear, or cool athleisure wear with a gift card that lets them pick out their favorite pieces. Adidas has physical gift cards, e-gift cards, and even has a bulk gift card offer if you're looking to buy cards for a big group.
Plus, if you buy a $50 Adidas gift card right now, you'll get $10 promo code to use on your next order.
Help them find their perfect pair of glasses or sunglasses with a Warby Parker gift card. The physical card comes in a giftable box, but it won't arrive for five days. At this point, we'd recommend going for the e-gift card.
You may not be there every morning, but this is one of the easier ways to buy them a hot cup of coffee each day. There's also a gift card for Dunkin' if they're a different kind of loyalist.
Let them custom frame one of their best memories. It's something they'll probably never shell out for on their own, but they'll love having around the house.
This actually is the way to just give them money. You can leave it up to them to find the purchase that will make their life better, and you can feel good knowing you made it happen.
SoulCycle has become its own cultural movement in recent years. If they absolutely love going to spin classes, it's more thoughtful to make it easier to do an activity they already love than buy something new that they may never use.
Especially if they're a student, or if food is a big expense, they'll appreciate the help in a practical area of their life — especially if it's to a spot like Whole Foods where they can use their Prime benefits for extra savings on fresh food that's already pretty affordable.
Perfect for frequent travelers, and even better for family members who see trips home as opportunities to score more miles on their go-to airline. It's also easier than booking a trip for them yourself.
They probably already have a Spotify account, but that doesn't mean they won't appreciate not having to pay for it for a while. A Spotify gift card lets you fund the next few months of something they love and use multiple times per day.
They already have their personal beauty favorites. This will just help them cringe a little less when they order them. Have it delivered digitally or mailed.
Journy acts like a personal travel concierge for $25 per day. An expert takes into account your preferences, plans, and feedback and designs the ideal trip — including booking hotels and making dinner reservations.
Whether it's a necessary last-minute ride to the airport or a helpful splurge so they don't have to walk outdoors in the January chill, Uber gift cards are one of the most convenient gifts you can give.
Whether you're outfitting them for their next snowy hike or an afternoon spent in a ski lodge, you get to ensure they'll be able to get exactly the make and model of the boot or sweater they want along on the trip.
Away's carry-ons are so popular because they're incredibly convenient. They come with an ejectable external battery that can charge a smartphone five times over, have 360-degree wheels, and only weigh seven pounds. It's a great gift — you just let them pick out their own color with a gift card.
What's a better gift than a trip to the movies — especially with the release of so many blockbusters around the holidays? If you want to be extra generous, pick up the tab for the large popcorn as well.
ClassPass makes it easy to visit top-rated boutique studios and gyms for about half the typical drop-in rate ($15 or less per class). Users can use their ClassPass membership for bootcamps, cycling, Pilates, yoga, and more.
MOUTH sends delicious small-batch, indie food products to help small businesses grow and make it more convenient for the average person to discover the best new goods.
Daily Harvest is a healthy-eating startup that sends you delicious, nutritious meals and smoothies that are pre-packed in cups and take as little as 30 seconds to make. Recipes are designed by a chef and nutritionist, and all cups are under $10. Find a full review here.
J.Crew has some of the best quality and style for the price for the basics. It also has frequent sales, meaning they may get more value out of their gift card.
This is an easy way to empower someone else to give to a charity close to their heart. You can designate the funds for up to three charities of your choice from the online list of over 250 major charities and many local causes (totaling over 1,000 in all). For ease of navigation, they're categorized into main themes like disaster relief, hunger and poverty, and the elderly, among others.
Gift cards for apparel are particularly useful, since you may not know imperative details like shoe size. If you know they love a brand, or have been pining after their own bean boots, this is a nice way to make it happen without tipping them off.
HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that drops off fresh ingredients for delicious home-cooked meals. It makes week time prep easier, and it helps amateur and experienced cooks conveniently expand their repertoire.
Firstleaf is a wine subscription service that delivers wines from top vineyards around the world for only $13 per bottle. Let them explore great wine without worrying about the expense. Plus, its introductory box of three wines is only $15, and it sets the wheels in motion for the service to learn more about your tastes and preferences as they evolve.
