Have you run out of time? No problem. Online gift cards are excellent ideas for the holidays. While some may argue that they're impersonal, online gift cards let your recipient choose the gift they want and remove the stress and anxiety of buying the wrong gift.
Gift cards will play a bigger role than usual this year because unlike traditional gifts, online gift cards are not subject to shipping delays. In fact, most online gift cards can be sent within minutes of purchase. Some retailers even let you schedule them to arrive at a specific time. So we're rounding up the best online gift card deals you can still send in time for Christmas.
Online gift cards — Quick links
- Shop all eGift Cards at Amazon
- Shop all eGift Cards at Avocado
- Shop all eGift Cards at Best Buy
- Shop all eGift Cards at B&H Photo
- Shop all eGift Cards at Microsoft Store
- Shop all eGift Cards at Nike
- Shop all eGift Cards at Purple
- Shop all eGift Cards at REI
- Shop all eGift Cards at Target
- Shop all eGift Cards at Verizon
- Shop all eGift cards at Walmart
Best online gift card deals
Apple: free Apple Music w/ Apple News @ Best Buy
With the purchase of any Apple eGift Card, Best Buy is bundling four free months of Apple Music and four free months of Apple News Plus. (For new subscribers only). Traditionally, Apple only offers three free months of Apple Music and just one free month of Apple News Plus, so this offer is the better promo.View Deal
Nintendo eShop: $50 card for $46 @ Newegg
The perfect gift card for Nintendo fans, Newegg is taking $4 off $50 Nintendo eShop gift cards via coupon "84LCFHD274". (Apply the coupon during checkout). Deal is valid through Christmas Eve. View Deal
Adidas: $50 gift card for $40 @ Adidas
Through December 31, Adidas is offering $50 Adidas gift cards for just $40. Pair it with the end-of-year 50% off sale to stretch your dollar the most. View Deal
Domino's: free $5 GC with $20 purchase @ Newegg
Enjoy all the pizza you can handle with this online gift card deal at Newegg. Purchase a $20 Domino's eGift card and you'll get a free $5 bonus Domino's eGift card. View Deal
DoorDash: $7.50 off $50 or more @ Amazon
Perfect for the person who doesn't like to cook, Amazon is taking $7.50 off all DoorDash gift cards valued at $50 or more via coupon code "DASH2020". View Deal
H&M: 10% off @ Best Buy
Best Buy is taking 10% off select H&M gift cards. After discount, you can get a $50 gift card for $45 or a $25 gift card for $22.50. View Deal
NBA Store: 20% off @ Best Buy
From the NBA Store to the MLB, Best Buy is taking a generous 20% off select sports gift cards. After discount, you can get a $25 NHL Shop gift card for $20 or a $100 NBA Store gift card for just $80.View Deal
Best online gift card ideas
Purple eGift Card: @ Purple
From luxury sheets to cozy pajamas, a Purple gift card can be used to purchase not just mattresses, but all things sleep related. Take advantage of Purple's current sale that takes 20% off bedding and cushion combos. View Deal
Amazon eGift Card: @ Amazon
The ultimate eGift card you can give, an Amazon gift card will let you buy anything from video games to a new winter coat. They're available in various amounts (the minimum is $1) and you can even set the exact delivery time. It's a solid last-minute gift for anyone. View Deal
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 6 months for $44 @ Walmart
This Game Pass Ultimate card gets you six months of access to a ton of Xbox One and PC games for just $44. Amazon offers the same price. View Deal
GrubHub eGift Card: from $25 @ Amazon
For those lazy nights when you don't feel like cooking or leaving the house, Amazon has GrubHub eGift cards from $25. View Deal
Apple eGift Card: from $15 @ Best Buy
Like Amazon, Best Buy is offering a $50 Apple App Store & iTunes gift card for just $42.50. Even better, you also get a 4-month trial to Apple Music for free. View Deal
The Children's Place: for $25 @ Best Buy
The Children's Place sells everything from baby clothes to apparel for toddlers. You can purchase $25 eGift card to The Children's Place at Best Buy. View Deal