Gift Cards

I must admit, I've never understood giving someone money (i.e. gift card) that they can only spend in one shop, rather than cash money, where they can spend it anywhere they like.

My eldest daughter always requests Itunes cards for Christmas so thats what she gets

Paper money is a universal voucher. It doesn't run out and you can spend it wherever you choose.

I personally don't like gift cards. I give my grandchildren money then they can buy what they want from anywhere, they are not restricted by having to use a particular store group.If there is nothing they want right away it can go into their bank account for another time.

Even well established companies can go bust. BHS, Debenhams and many other High Street big names have gone to the wall. Stick to cash!

I used to always give vouchers but due to the currant climate I will be giving cash from now on.

If company you know and is still trading surely no problem and so much easier than trying to think of something they probably don’t like or need ??

I think Martin Lewis and others recommend giving cash rather than cards. I always do, now.

If your intended recipient has a large shopping mall they visit, many of these do their own gift vouchers that can be redeemed at most of the stores. Just before lockdown I bought some for a niece who luckily could redeem them when the centre reopened. Some she'd been given for a particular lingerie chain were worthless, such a shame.

If you buy your gift vouchers from a well established company you shouldn't worry about them going bump. Already bought gift vouchers from Amazon and M&S. Don't expect them to go bump anytime soon.

I had heard this before but thank you for the reminder.

I have a nephew who is very difficult to buy for and decided this year I’m resorting to voucher or cash so cash it will be.

Oh! Hadn't thought of that. I've already bought one.