How do I spend my last 50 cents gift card?

Head to a physical store. The retailer will usually apply the value on your gift card toward a larger purchase, says Courtney Jespersen, consumer savings expert with NerdWallet. “Even if it only takes a dollar or two off of your order, at least you’ll completely use up all of the funds,” she says.

Can I buy gift cards for less than face value?

That’s right, you can get gift cards to retailers and restaurants for less than face value, then give them as gifts or use them yourself when you shop or dine out. “Most people still don’t know about discount gift cards,” says Luke Knowles, founder of Gift Card Granny.

Is there a minimum on gift cards?

Many gift cards will have a minimum and maximum initial loading amount. For example, there may be a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $500. In some situations, gift cards can be used to pay for a portion of a purchase, with cash, debit or credit used to balance the expense.

How do you use small amounts left on a gift card?

Spend as little as possible to get above the gift card balance so the card will be fully redeemed. Apply it to your account. If the merchant allows you to add a gift card to your online account before redeeming it, then simply redeem the card, add the balance, and apply it to a future purchase.

How do I convert gift cards to cash?

Go to a Gift Card Exchange kiosk to trade your card for cash. A Gift Card Exchange kiosk is usually bright yellow and located in a grocery store. Insert the card information into the kiosk and then choose to accept or reject the offer the kiosk gives you.

Is it worth buying discounted gift cards?

Buying discounted gift cards can be a good way to save money, but unless you plan on purchasing in large amounts, the time-to-savings ratio doesn’t always warrant the investment. Some card sites will buy back unused cards, but you are unlikely to receive a full credit or the cash equivalent.

Is Granny gift card legit?

Gift Card Granny has an A- rating with the BBB (opens in new tab) which has consistently been built up over many years. Further to this it has recently been accredited by the BBB, which is pretty neat compared to competitors.

Is it illegal to buy gift cards with gift cards?

Since there is no federal or state law dictating whether or not you can buy a gift card with a gift card, companies get to decide if they will allow consumers to use gift cards in their stores to buy other gift cards–that includes buying the same brand card or a third-party card.

Is selling gift cards illegal?

A person shall not sell or issue a gift certificate, a store gift card, or a general use prepaid card that is subject to an expiration date earlier than two years from the date of issuance or sale of the gift certificate, store gift card, or general use prepaid card.

How can I get money off of a gift card?

How to Get Money Off Your Gift Card (Instead of Using It)

1. Sell your gift card.
2. Use the gift card to buy an in-demand product and then sell the product.
3. Buy money orders directly to pay yourself.
4. Trade your gift card for something else. This is similar to selling but you can get a different product for it in exchange.

Can I transfer gift card to PayPal?

Just like any other credit or debit cards. No difference at all! For PayPal members, you can simply add prepaid gift cards to your wallet then start using them during checkout – just like any other credit or debit cards.