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Did you receive a gift card over the holidays or have a few just collecting dust? There’s a national holiday that encourages you to use those gift cards while also receiving special deals and perks.
by Lisa Davis, Image: Getty
In 2019, about $3 billion in gift card dollars (about 3% of the amount loaded nationwide) went unspent, according to estimates from Mercator Advisory Group, which provides analytics and advisory services for the payments industry.
A new holiday (now in its second year), founded by public relations professional Tracy Tilson, entices shoppers to spend their gift cards while encouraging retailers and restaurants to offer discounts and freebies to those who do. National Use Your Gift Card Day debuted on Jan. 18, 2020, and takes place every year on the third Saturday of January. This year, that date falls on Jan. 16.
If you would rather donate your gift card, you can check here to learn more.
Here’s a list of the retailers with the best offers when you use your gift card:
AMC Theatres Gift Cards
Moviegoers will receive exclusive offers at AMCtheatres.com when paying for their movie tickets with a gift card.
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Gift Cards
Use your Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s gift cards in-store and online. Plus, save the most on your purchase with up to 50% off sale merchandise at Bass Pro Shops (expired) through Jan. 20.
Bolay Gift Cards
Use your Bolay gift card at the casual dining restaurant in Florida and receive a free cookie.
Chico’s Gift Cards
Use your Chico’s gift card and receive 25% off your full-price purchase. Plus, save during Chico’s Semi-Annual sale with Buy More, Save More (expired) through Jan. 18.
Express Gift Cards
Text GIFTCARD to 397-737 to sign up for Express texts and get an Instant $10 Reward.
Macy’s Gift Cards
Use your Macy’s gift card to shop in-store or on Macys.com. Here are the best deals you’ll find at Macy’s now:
- Up to 50% off during Bed and Bath Sale (expired) through Jan. 17.
- Free shippingon orders over $25.
PetSmart Gift Cards
Use your PetSmart gift card and shop in-store or on Petsmart.com and take shop the Paw Valentine’s Day Collection for items as low as $2.99 through Jan. 31.
Rue21 Gift Cards
Starting Jan. 16 and lasting until Jan. 24, Rue Rewards members will earn 2x points when redeeming their rue21 gift cards. Plus, find extra savings here and get up to 50% off any order.
Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Cards
Use your Saks Fifth Avenue gift card to shop in-store or on saksfifthavenue.com and take advantage of the Designer Sale (expired) with savings of up to 70% through Jan. 31.
Soma Gift Cards
When you redeem your Soma gift card, you’ll receive a buy one, get one 50% off discount on almost everything. Plus, save an extra 25% on sale merchandise (expired) through Jan. 17.
Topgolf Gift Cards
Use your Topgolf gift card for gameplay, food and drinks, lifetime memberships, lessons (classes as low as $25) and gear. You can find membership plans as low as $5 and hourly rates starting at $20 an hour.
White House Black Market Gift Cards
Redeem your White House Black Market gift card and receive 25% off your full-price purchase. Plus, shop bottoms and denim (expired) for $39.99 along with other end-of-the-season deals.
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Lisa considers herself a professional shopaholic with several decades of experience under her proverbial carefully researched and discounted belt. With two kids and two dogs to feed and clothe (yes, the dogs have wardrobes too), scouring the web for the best prices on life`s little essentials changed from a hobby into a personal mission. Combining a love of writing with an undeniable ability to shop `til she drops, Lisa enjoys helping others find their inner-shopaholic, but only at an unbeatable price.