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How to choose where to buy or sell gift cards

This category covers prepaid cards that work at many shops, cards for a single brand, digital gift services and exchanges where you can sell unwanted cards. Each has its own fees and rules, so read the terms on the card or the site.

• Purchase and activation fees: general-purpose prepaid cards often carry a fee at purchase.
• Expiry and inactivity: rules on expiry dates and inactivity fees differ by country and card type. Check the card terms.
• Where it works: some prepaid cards fail on online purchases until registered, or cannot be used for recurring payments.
• Exchange offers: sites that buy cards pay less than face value. Compare offers and payout methods.

Common problems and how to avoid them

Cards that show a zero balance soon after purchase are a known problem, since cards on store racks can be tampered with. Check the packaging is intact, keep the receipt, and register or use the card soon. Contact the issuer immediately if the balance is wrong.

Gift cards are also a favorite payment method for scammers because they are hard to trace. No genuine company, tax office or utility will ask you to pay with gift card codes.

CandorRated company pages show who runs each website, how long the domain has existed, contact details we found and customer reviews, so you can check a gift card exchange before you send it a card.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a gift card balance?

Use the balance page or phone number printed on the card, not a link from a message or search ad.

Can I get cash for a gift card?

Some places allow it, and exchange sites will buy cards at a discount. Read their payout terms first.