The Best Christmas Gift Card Deals in 2023

Gift cards may have a bad reputation for being impersonal, but the truth is they make great presents. They might be even better around the holidays, when gift card purchases come with bonus cards or other perks that sweeten the deal even more.

Learn more about gift card promotions and the see some of the best Christmas gift card deals in 2023 below.

What to Know About Bonus Gift Card Deals

Remember to Read the Fine Print

Be sure to read the fine print on gift card deals. The bonus perks are typically pretty awesome, but they're often redeemable only during certain periods of time. Watch for them to be valid for a few weeks or months after the initial gift card promotion has ended.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you might not have to buy gift cards to receive a bonus card. For example, some retailers offer these additional cards when you spend a certain minimum on other merchandise. If you're intrigued by this kind of offer, consider checking out stores like Target, Chewy, and Columbia.

When Can You Find Gift Card Deals?

The best gift card deals typically show up in December, and those are usually the ones that are coupled with bonus cards to entice shoppers to "give one, get one." If you decide to keep them all to yourself, that's fine, too — your secret's safe with us!

The Best Christmas Gift Card Deals in 2023

Wondering who has deals on gift cards for December? The limited-time offers below are available now. Put your favorites on your list, but pay close attention to their expiration dates!

Retailer Gift Card Deals

Barnes & Noble: Calling all book lovers! Buy $100 in gift cards in-person or online and receive a $10 eGift card. This promotion runs through 2:59 am ET on December 15, 2023.

Bass Pro Shops: With this offer, you can choose from different dollar amounts for this gift card and save 10% on the purchase price. This offer is only good through December 10 and the card itself can only be used starting on December 25.

BJ's Wholesale Club: Shop a variety of gift cards at the warehouse club and save 25% off right now. Top-rated picks include bundles from Ruby Tuesday, Boston Market, Fanatics, Jiffy Lube, and more.

Cabela's: Just like at Bass Pro, you can choose from different dollar amounts for this gift card deal and save 10% on the purchase price. This offer is valid through December 10 and the card itself can only be used starting on December 25.

Costco: Like other warehouse clubs, you can shop a variety of discounted gift cards at Costco year-round, but they're especially great this time of year. If you want an easy gift, consider picking up a multipack of these gift cards and splitting them amongst some of the recipients on your list.

Fandango: Shop gift cards in a variety of styles and save 10% on orders of $50 or more throughout the month of November. Use code "DEC2023" to redeem this offer.

Alternatively, you can spend $130 or more on gift cards and save 15% plus receive a $15 Fandango promo code when you use the code "HOLIDAY23".

Gymboree: Parents will appreciate this one! Buy $50 or more in gift cards and receive $10 gift coupon through December 25, 2023. The gift coupons can be applied to future orders of $40 or more from December 26, 2023, through January 30, 2024.

Nintendo eShop at Costco: This one is for Costco members, but if that's you and you want Nintendo eShop cards (or know someone who does), this is an excellent offer. Get a 4-pack of $50 eShop gift cards worth $200 for just $179.99. You're limited to two packs per member, so if you want to knock out some of your holiday shopping for gamers now, this is a great way to do so! Want to stretch the value even further? Consider using the gift cards to purchase Nintendo Switch game vouchers.

Sam's Club: If you aren't seeing gift card offers elsewhere that appeal to your wallet, consider checking out Sam's Club. Members can save up to 25% on a variety of gift cards for retailers and restaurants.

Target: Target shoppers, rejoice! Shop a variety of gift cards for other retailers and restaurants and receive a discount for your purchase, from bonus Target gift cards to savings with Target Circle.

Vudu: Save 10% on gift card purchases of $50 or more when you use the code "VUDUDEC23". Note that a max discount of $50 applies.

Looking to buy even more? Purchase $130 or more in gift cards and save 15% off plus receive two $5 Vudu rentals when you use the code "FESTIVE23".

Restaurant Gift Card Deals

Abuelo's: Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card to give away or keep for yourself. This offer is good through December 31, 2023, and the bonus cards can be redeemed January 1 through March 31, 2024.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings: Buy a $100 gift card and receive a $25 bonus card. This offer is valid through December 26, and the bonus card can be used January 2 through March 31, 2024.

Applebee's: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card to be redeemed later. This offer is valid in-restaurant and online, and lasts through December 31, 2023. The bonus card expires on February 25, 2024, so be sure to use it before then!

Auntie Anne's: This one is a bit different, but the perks are still sweet! Buy $5 or more in gift cards or eGift cards in one order, and receive an eReward code for a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel. The promotion runs through December 31, 2023, and the reward must be unlocked in the Auntie Anne's app by January 14, 2024. Then you'll have 14 days to use the reward before it expires.

Benihana: Buy $50 in gift cards to receive a $10 promotional card or spring for $200 in gift cards to receive $60 worth of promotional cards. This offer is valid through December 31, 2023, and promotional cards can be redeemed from January 2, 2024, through March 31, 2024.

Bruegger's Bagels: Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase. There's no expiration noted for the promotion, but the bonus cards can be redeemed from January 1, 2024, through February 29, 2024, so it's reasonable to think this offer is good through December 31 or so.

Buca di Beppo: Buy a $50 gift card through December 31, 2023, and receive a digital reward card worth $10. The reward cards can be redeemed January 1, 2024, through February 29, 2024.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Spend $25 on gift cards and receive a $5 eBonus coupon. The promotion is valid online and lasts through December 31, 2023. The coupons can be used beginning January 1, 2024, and are valid through February 29, 2024.

BurgerFi: Buy a $25 eGift card and get a $5 bonus eGift card for free. This offer is valid through December 26 and the bonus card is valid January 2 through March 31, 2024.

Carvel: If you're a fan of classic ice cream brand Carvel, it's worth shopping for gift cards now to make your dollar go even further. Buy $25 in gift cards either in-store or online, and receive a $5 Carvel Rewards card to be used later. This offer is valid through January 1, so you can treat yourself and others for the whole holiday season.

Chili's: Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 bonus card for free. The promotion runs through the end of the year through December 31, 2023, and the bonus cards can be used from January 1 through February 13, 2024.

Chuck E. Cheese: Buy a $50 gift card online and receive a $10 bonus card. This offer is valid from November 6 through December 31, 2023.

Prefer to shop in-person? Swing by your local Chuck E. Cheese and buy a $25 gift card to bank 250 bonus e-tickets with your purchase. Even better, this offer is valid from November 13, 2023, to December 29, 2024, so you have plenty of time to stock up!

Cinnabon: For the person who loves sweets (or to treat yourself), shop for Cinnabon gift cards. Buy $25 in gift cards and receive $5 in rewards starting October 9 online. This offer is valid through December 31, 2023, so you have plenty of time to indulge! Prefer to shop in-store? This offer was available at bakery locations beginning on November 6.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood: This one is quite an investment, but if you're going to be buying a hefty amount in gift cards, you might as well enjoy the freebie! Spend $1,000 or more in gift cards to this upscale restaurant and receive an old fashioned cocktail kit plus a card worth 10% of your purchase. There's no expiration date for this offer, but that just means it can end at any time, so don't wait too long to take advantage!

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 bonus card when you purchase online or in-restaurant. The bonus cards are valid from January 1 through February 29, 2024, so it stands to reason the promotion will last through December 31, 2023.

Famous Dave's: For a limited time, you can buy $50 in gift cards and get a free $10 bonus card, which can be used from January 1 through March 31, 2024. Bonus cards are valid for dine-in, to-go, and online ordering.

Farmer Boys: You'll have to go in-store to take advantage of this offer, but if there's a location near you, it's worth it! Buy $30 worth of gift cards at a participating Farmer Boys restaurant and receive a $5 bonus voucher for free. You can also buy $75 worth of gift cards to receive a $15 voucher for free. This offer is valid while supplies last through January 1 and the bonus vouchers can be redeemed through January 31, 2024.

Golden Corral: Buy $50 in gift cards for this classic restaurant and receive a free $10 bonus card. These bonus cards have a shorter window for redemption, so be sure not to forget about them! They can be used from January 8 through February 13, 2024.

IHOP: Spend $25 on gift cards through January 7, 2024, and receive a $5 bonus card, which is valid through February 25, 2024.

Jamba: Buy $25 in gift cards from the juice chain and you'll receive a $5 bonus card. Even better, this deal is valid through December 25, so you have plenty of time to stock up and take advantage of this promotion.

La Madeleine: Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 bonus card to be used later. You'll have to purchase these in person, but if you live close enough to a location, they're worth grabbing. This offer is valid November 29 through December 31, and the bonus cards can be redeemed January 1 through February 28, 2024.

Maggiano's Little Italy: Purchase $100 in gift cards for your recipient and receive a $20 eBonus card for yourself. This promotion is valid online or in-restaurant through December 31, 2023. The eBonus can be used January 1 through February 28, 2024, for dine-in or carryout.

McAlister's Deli: Buy $25 or more in gift cards and receive a $5 reward. Reward codes must be unlocked via the McAlister's Rewards Program, and they can be redeemed from January 1 through February 29, 2024, at participating locations.

Metro Diner: Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 promotional card, which will be emailed to the buyer at a later date.

Miller's Ale House: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus. You can shop online or in-person for this one. As for the bonus cards, they can be redeemed January 1 through February 29, 2024.

Moe's Southwest Grill: Buy $30 in gift cards or eGift cards and receive two free $5 reward codes for Moe's rewards program. This promotion is valid through December 31, 2023, and the rewards can be used between January 1 and February 28, 2024.

Panera Bread: For every $50 purchased in gift cards online, you'll receive a $10 bonus card at no additional charge. This offer is valid through December 31, 2023, and bonus cards can be redeemed online or in-cafe from January 1 through January 31, 2024.

Peter Piper Pizza: This one is valid starting on November 6 and runs through January 1. You'll have to visit a restaurant in-person in order to take advantage of these offers, but if you can, you can shop the following:

• Buy $75 in gift cards, get $15 in bonus cards
• Buy $100 in gift cards, get $20 in bonus cards
• Buy $125 in gift cards, get $25 in bonus cards

Portillo's: For every $50 in gift cards purchased, you'll earn a $10 promotional card. This offer is valid through December 26, 2023, and the promotional cards can be redeemed from December 26, 2023, through March 31, 2024.

Potbelly Sandwich Works: For every $25 purchased in egift cards, you'll get $5 off. There's no expiration date noted for this offer, but it's better to jump on it while it's still live.

Red Lobster: Shop for gift cards in-restaurant or online with this deal! Buy $50 in gift cards and receive two bonus coupons worth $10 off. This offer is valid through January 7, 2024. The bonus coupons can be used on orders of at least $40 for dine-in or online to-go orders.

Note that the bonus coupons have different redemption ranges — the first coupon can be redeemed from January 8 through January 31, 2024, while the second coupon can be redeemed from February 1 through February 29, 2024, excluding Valentine's Day.

Rubio's Coastal Grill: Receive a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase. This offer is valid through January 5, 2024, and the bonus cards can be redeemed through January 31, 2024. Note that not all locations are participating; you can't use the bonus cards at Rubio's at Red Rock Station Casino, Aliante Casino and Hotel, and Las Vegas Outlet Mall South.

Ruby Tuesday: You won't find bonuses with this deal but you will bag discounted gift cards! Get a $30 gift card for just $25 or a $60 gift card for $50 when you shop online or in-restaurant through January 29, 2024.

Schlotzsky's: Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 eReward card through January 8, 2024. The eReward cards can be used right away but must be unlocked in the Schlotzsky's app by February 14, 2024, in order to redeem. Once they're unlocked, they'll be valid for 14 days.

Seasons 52: This is another one that requires a bit of an investment, but when you purchase $500 or more in gift cards, you'll receive a bonus card worth 10% of your purchase.

Smashburger: Buy a $25 gift card and receive a $5 Smash Cash coupon for free! This offer is valid online only through January 2, 2024, and the Smash Cash can be redeemed from January 3 through February 29, 2024.

Subway: This is a gift card deal offering a different kind of perk, but it's still tasty! For every $25 in gift cards purchased, you'll receive a free 6" sub. This offer is valid through December 31, 2023, and free subs can be redeemed through January 31, 2024.

Texas de Brazil: Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus card, or if you really love the restaurant, consider buying a $100 gift card — you'll receive a bonus card worth $25 when you do. There's no obvious end date for this promotion, but it's still a good idea not to sleep on it too long.

The Cheesecake Factory: Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $15 bonus eCard when you shop online or in-restaurant. This offer is valid through December 31 and the bonus card is redeemable from January 1 through February 29, 2024.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Buy $25 in gift cards in-store or online and receive a $5 coupon for free. This offer is valid through January 2, 2024, and the coupons can be redeemed from January 3 through February 28, 2024.

Village Inn: Spend $25 on gift cards and receive a $5 bonus cards, whether you want to shop in-restaurant or online. There's no expiration noted for this offer, but it's best to not wait just in case it ends suddenly.

Wings and Rings: Buy $25 in gift cards and receive a $5 bonus card to be redeemed later. This offer is valid through December 31, and the bonus cards expire February 29, 2024.

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