GIFT cards are good if you don’t know what to get as a present for a loved one.
If you’re turning to Amazon gift vouchers, then we explain everything you need to know.
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Where can you buy Amazon gift cards?
When it comes to Amazon gift cards, the most natural place to grab one is… Amazon.
If you go to the online retailer’s gift cards section, you can choose what style of card you want – as well as whether you want it delivered with a teddy, card or any other optional extra.
First up, decide whether you want to go for an eGift Card, Gift Box, Gift Bag, Print at Home or any other kind of Amazon voucher.
Then, decide how much credit you want on the card, between £1 and £1,000, pick any add-ons, and you’re good to go.
Which shops sell Amazon gift cards?
You don’t have to get your gift cards from Amazon directly, although that’s likely to be where you’ll find the greatest range of options.
If not, head to one of the following stores and grab a gift card in person:
- ASDA
- BP
- Card Factory
- Clinton Cards
- Co-op
- Grainger Games
- Martin McColls (MRG)
- Morissons
- Nisa
- Shell
- Spar
- Superdrug
- Tesco
- Wilkinsons
Gift cards from shops can be found in denominations of £5, £10, £20 & £25. They expire 10 years after the date of issue.
What are the dangers of gift cards?
First thing to know about gift cards is that if the company goes bust then you may not be able to spend your gift card.
You should also watch out for expiry dates on gift cards.
Amazon gift cards usually expire 10 years after they’ve been issued – but it’s worth double checking.
Are there any Amazon gift card scams to watch out for?
As always when shopping, online or otherwise, it’s important to keep your eyes peeled for gift card scams.
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Amazon offers its own advice for avoiding fraudsters, including never giving any gift card details to someone you don’t know or trust.
Recent additions to the list of things to watch out for are coronavirus-related scams. These could involve people asking for your voucher codes for specific health treatments.
Amazon adds that gift cards can only be used for payments on Amazon.com, and should not be used to pay anyone else or another business.
Another key tip to remember is that if something seems to good to be true, then it probably is.
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