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Procrastinating shoppers don’t need to panic to find a great last-minute gift. Online and IRL retailers have plenty of options for your family and friends near and far, and there’s no need to worry about shipping delays or missing out on deals, either. For those in your life who are notoriously hard to shop for, consider giving the hands-on experience of shopping for themselves with a gift card to their favorite store or service this holiday.
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From travel and food to designer goods and everything in between, there’s a thoughtful option for everyone on your list (because not all gift cards need to feel impersonal). Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the best gift cards that make great stocking stuffers, host gifts, birthday presents and more from Amazon, Nordstrom, Starbucks, Etsy and others. Our top picks also include the best gift cards that are on sale for a limited time, including Shipt (save 50 percent off), Fandango, Winc and others.
Still stumped on present ideas? Check out more from The Hollywood Reporter‘s holiday gift guides, or treat your loved ones to a cool subscription box that sends regular deliveries to your favorite women and men.
Amazon Gift Card
Whether it’s time to spruce up the home, pick up groceries or just shop random deals, a gift card to Amazon will always get used. The online e-tailer has tons of choices, including an e-gift card you can customize with a photo or video, or a physical gift card.
Nordstrom Gift Card
Whether they love designer labels, luxury beauty or stylish home goods, a Nordstrom gift card will let them pick out something special for themselves.
Winc Gift Card
Give the gift of chardonnay, merlot or rosé this holiday with a Winc gift card — and save 20% off when you give $100 or more with code GIFTING2023. Find one-, two- or three-month subscription options ($60 to $150), plus you can gift in other amounts. You can also stock up on vino for yourself (or others) with Winc’s new member special, which offers four bottles for $30 and free shipping. Cheers to wonderful, easygoing gifting.
Fandango Gift Card
For film fanatics, a Fandango gift card is a convenient way to get them to the theater (and let them choose the movie) — plus, save 10% off gift card orders over $50 with code DEC2023 or take 15% off and get a Fandango promo code on orders of $130 or more with code HOLIDAY23. Choose from digital or physical gift cards in movie-inspired designs such as Wish, The Marvels, The Color Purple or The Hunger Games: The Balad of Songbirds & Snakes and others.
Giftory Gift Card
Give them an experience they’ll never forget with Giftory, which is offering 20% off for a limited time with code DEC20. It works like this: recipients will get an e-gift card that lets them book helicopter rides, a brunch cruise, a one-night hotel stay, ziplining and other memorable adventures in a location and day/time of their choice.
Artifact Uprising Gift Card
Your loved ones can create personalized cards, calendars, framed prints and photo books with a gift card to Artifact Uprising, which offers stylish designs and sleek framing options to turn every memory into a piece of art.
MasterClass Gift Membership
You know what they say about teaching a person to fish, and they’ll be fed for a lifetime? The same will ring true for the voracious learner in your life who gets a gift subscription to MasterClass, which offers online video courses led by award-winning filmmakers, actors, scientists, chefs, songwriters and other leaders in their fields. Expect instructors such as Martha Stewart, James Cameron, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Natalie Portman, Anna Wintour, Martin Scorcese, Kris Jenner, Bill Clinton and many, many others. (Plus, get two memberships for the price of one when you sign up by Dec. 25.)
Disney+ Gift Card
Whether you’re shopping for a Marvel maven, a Star Wars superfan or a Disney devotee, a one-year subscription to Disney+’s new ad-free Premium plan ($139 per year) lets subscribers explore all the streaming offerings from their favorite pop culture franchises and then some. This is a downright amazing option for the film buff and entertainment lover in your life who plans on spending their holidays catching up on every single Avengers movie and miniseries or the latest Disney blockbusters including Encanto, Pixar shorts, content from National Geographic and more.
Sephora Gift Card
Help make beauty dreams come true and give a Sephora gift card to your beloved makeup maven, skincare lover or self-care enthusiast who loves discovering new brands (or needs a restock of their favorite products). You can choose one of Sephora’s e-gift card designs or customize a physical card with a personal photo.
Apple Gift Card
For when they’ve already got AirTags, AirPods Pro, an iPad or a MacBook, an Apple gift card lets them pick out their own shiny and new tech present. It’s great for the Apple aficionado who wants to upgrade their accessories or iCloud storage, or get new apps, games, music, TV shows, movies and more. The gift card can be used at Apple’s website, apps and brick-and-mortar locations.
Airbnb Gift Card
Now that travel is back in full swing, give your adventurous friends and family a getaway and travel experience they won’t forget with an Airbnb gift card. This digital gift never expires and can be used for any stay, Airbnb Experience, or online experience on the vacation rental platform. Airbnb gift cards are valid for U.S. residents only on Airbnb.com.
ResortPass Gift Card
Speaking of getting away, a ResortPass gift card lets recipients score exclusive access to hotel pools and spas in their city (or wherever they’re vacationing, staycationing or daycationing). The credit never expires, too.
Goldbelly Gift Card
Fashion expert Tan France swears by gift cards to Goldbelly for the foodies on his list (like his Queer Eye co-star Jonathan Van Ness). The online food platform delivers from over 700 bakeries, restaurants and other food shops from the U.S., including Hollywood-loved favorites like Wolfgang Puck, Compartés Chocolatiers and Bouchon Bakery as well as offerings from award-winning chefs such as José Andrés, Nancy Silverton, Kelly Fields, Francis Mallmann, Christian Petroni and many others.
Béis Gift Card
Stylish travelers will appreciate a gift card to Béis, the cool travel accessories brand founded by entrepreneurial star Shay Mitchell.
Sugarwish Gifts
Sugarwish makes it easy to show your appreciation to loved ones, co-workers and others with its curated selection of gifts. Customize your e-card and gift size ($25 for 1-2 choices to $99 for up. to 8 items) and select the type of delivery (from candy and candles to coffee or plants and more), then let recipients choose what they want. The package will come in a colorful gift box and printed note card.
Instacart Gift Card
For the new parent, busy student or anyone else without time to spare, an Instacart gift card lets them get groceries, household essentials and more delivered from local stores to their door within an hour. Plus, give them an Instacart+ membership ($29 for three months to $99 for 12 months) and they’ll get free streaming on Peacock Premium (reg. $5.99 per month)for as long as their account is active.
Chewy E-Gift Card
One of the best gifts for dog and cat lovers (or any other type of pet parent), Chewy e-gift cards are great for every occasion. Available in price points from $25 to $500, they come with no expiration or hidden fees, and they’re a great way to help celebrate new furry friends. You can also use the gift card to give back by donating directly to animal shelters and rescues.
Target Gift Card
Give the gift of options with the Target gift card. Select custom values from $10 to $500, which can be spent by recipients on anything at the mass retailer online or in store. You can send it by mail, email or text message, too.
Shipt
Speaking of Target — if they’re glued to the mass retailer’s app, help them save even more time with a Shipt gift membership. The service’s 12-month membership is on sale for $49 for a limited time (and saving you more than 50 percent off your gift), and it lets recipients get one-hour or same-day delivery on their order of $35 or more from Targé, 7-Eleven, Sephora, Petco and other retailers with no additional fees.
Personalized Visa Gift Card
Make a Visa gift card feel extra special to unwrap with a personalized design. You can use any non-copyrighted image (such as a personal photo) and add a custom message up to 13 characters.
Knack Swift Gift
For the choosiest loved one, Knack’s Swift Gifts lets them pick out their own treats, spa sets, movie night must-haves and other curated packages based on the collection and budget of your choice ($65-$100). Their selection comes delivered in a gift box with your personal message.
ClassPass Gift Card
For the fitness fanatics, a gift card to ClassPass lets them sweat to their heart’s desire. They can apply the gift amount to any membership plan ($49 to $199 per month) and book classes at their favorite yoga studio, or try new workouts every week ranging from barre and pilates to HIIT and more. If they love the spa, they can also use it on facials, massages and other wellness treatments.
Fashionphile E-Gift Card
If they’ve been eyeing a new designer belt, handbag or statement jewelry, shower them with an e-gift card to online luxury retailer Fashionphile, which offers pre-loved goods from Chanel, Chloé, Fendi, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Off-White, Saint Laurent and many other European fashion houses.
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Parachute Gift Card
When you can’t give them more sleep, a Parachute gift card will at least let them enjoy a cozy robe, comfy new bedding or chic home decor.
Barnes & Noble Gift Card
Bookworms can stock up on more page-turners (including for their e-reader or tablet) with a gift card to Barnes & Noble gift card, which can be used at the bookstore chain’s more 500 locations and online.
Stitch Fix Gift Card
For the stylish giftee in a wardrobe rut (or who wants to streamline their shopping), a gift card to Stitch Fix lets them get stylist-curated pieces from a range of brands, including Joie, Madewell, Good American, Levi’s, Adidas, The North Face and more.
Sunbasket Gift Card
Healthy eaters will appreciate the gift of Sunbasket, which offers nutritious meals for every type of lifestyle. Recipients can choose from meal kits and ready-to-heat dishes, whether they’re vegetarian, vegan, paleo, dairy- or soy-free, or on a diabetes-friendly diet, there’s something for everyone. Give them a $100 gift card to cover a week of Sunbasket for two people (three meals per week).
DoorDash Gift Card
Pay for their next date night (or any other meal) with a DoorDash gift card. Give the gift of food delivery and free up the busy person in your life. Select the amount and connect your friends and family to more than 310,000 restaurants in 4,000 cities. The options are endless and it’s a super fun way to help support the businesses and restaurants they love.
Blue Apron Gift Card
A Blue Apron gift card helps to take the stress out of cooking. You can select a meal plan or pick out a wine gift card. Prices vary for meal and wine gifts ($70 to $280). Wines are selected from award-winning winemakers and some of the world’s top vineyards. Gift card recipients can use a meal e-gift card towards any subscription meal plan, available for several diet types.
Best Buy Gift Card
If you’re still stumped on tech gifts for the A/V aficionado or entertainment enthusiast, let a gift card to tech retailer Best Buy do the hard work for you. Whether they’re a movie lover or an aspiring filmmaker, help them upgrade their smart home, sound system, home theater, professional photography kit, WFH office and much more.
Restaurant.com Gift Card
Who doesn’t want to relax and dine out for a change? Breakfast, lunch or dinner is on you when you give them a certificate to Restaurant.com — and recipients get to spend way more than the price you paid at their favorite eatery or a new spot. Spend $10 for a $25 gift card, $30 for $75 or $100 for a value of $250, to name a few increments.
Starbucks Gift Card
For your favorite frapp fan, treat them to a Starbucks gift card that they can easily add to their smartphone app to keep earning more Star Rewards. Available in custom amounts (including in increments of $25), gift cards can be spent on seasonal and regular drinks and food on the entire menu, plus cups and beans.
57 Hours Gift Card
For the outdoorsy people on your list, a gift card to 57 Hours gives them access to over 300 guided adventures around the world. Whether they’re into skiing, backpacking, rock climbing, hiking or surfing, the company has action-packed vacations in Alaska, California, Colorado and other states as well as in Nepal, Norway, Patagonia and other far-flung locales.
UberEats Gift Card
UberEats makes an ideal gift for the busy foodies in your life. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute idea or you’re treating a take-out regular, this gives your giftee options for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and the snack times in between). You can send a custom gift amount, or select from increments of $25 that can be spent at both Uber and Uber Eats.
Blue Bottle Gift Card
A gratis cup of coffee is always appreciated — so show the java snobs on your list that you really know them with a gift card to third-wave coffee company Blue Bottle. Alternatively, you can send them a coffee subscription ($13 and up per shipment) and treat them to a bag of espresso, single-origin beans, blends or cold brew.
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Etsy Gift Card
Etsy is a global marketplace for unique and creative goods ranging from handmade gifts and vintage items from its community of sellers — which means there are thousands upon thousands of gift-worthy products to browse. Better yet, let your hands-on giftee find something special for themselves and treat them to an Etsy gift card (available in $25 increments up to $250). They’ll find jewelry and accessories, clothing and shoes, wedding and party supplies, toys and entertainment, art, collectibles and crafting supplies.
Glossy Box Gift Card
Give your favorite skincare and beauty enthusiast a subscription to Glossy Box, which comes in amounts that cover one-, three-, six- or 12-month plans ($24 to $210). Recipients can customize their box depending on their skin type and concerns.
Milk Bar Gift Card
Have a gourmand with a sweet tooth? A gift card to Milk Bar (the bakery founded by chef and Bake Squad host Christina Tosi) is great for anyone who loves pie, cookies or cakes — and it gives them a chance to pick something that suits their picky palate. The company ships nationwide and delivers daily, and the gift card comes in increments of $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500.