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Procrastinating shoppers don’t need to panic to find a great last-minute gift. Online and IRL retailers have plenty of options for your family and friends near and far, and there’s no need to worry about shipping delays or missing out on deals, either. For those in your life who are notoriously hard to shop for, consider giving the hands-on experience of shopping for themselves with a gift card to their favorite store or service this holiday.
From travel and food to designer goods and everything in between, there’s a thoughtful option for everyone on your list (because not all gift cards need to feel impersonal). Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the best gift cards that make great stocking stuffers, host gifts, birthday presents and more.
Still stumped on present ideas? Check out more from The Hollywood Reporter‘s holiday gift guides, or treat your loved ones to a cool subscription box that sends regular deliveries to your favorite women and men.
Disney+ Gift Card
Whether you’re shopping for a Marvel maven, a Star Wars superfan or a Disney devotee, a one-year subscription to Disney+’s new ad-free Premium plan ($110) lets first-time subscribers explore all the streaming offerings from their favorite pop culture franchises and then some. This is a downright amazing option for the film buff and entertainment lover in your life who plans on spending their holidays catching up on every single Avengers movie and miniseries or the latest Disney blockbusters including Encanto, Pixar shorts, content from National Geographic and more.
Disney+
Disney+ One-Year Subscription $110
Knack Swift Gift
For the choosiest loved one, Knack’s Swift Gifts lets them pick out their own treats, spa sets, movie night must-haves and other curated packages based on the collection and budget of your choice. Their selection comes delivered in a gift box with your personal message.
Knack
Knack Swift Gift $65 and up
Target Gift Card
Give the gift of options with the Target gift card. Select custom values from $10 to $500, which can be spent by recipients on anything at the mass retailer online or in store. You can send it by mail, email or text message, too.
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Target Gift Card $10 to $500
Personalized Visa Gift Card
Make a Visa gift card feel extra special to unwrap with a personalized design. You can use any non-copyrighted image (such as a personal photo) and add a custom message up to 13 characters.
Personalized Visa Gift Card $10 and up
Goldbelly Gift Card
Fashion expert Tan France swears by gift cards to Goldbelly for the foodies on his list (like his Queer Eye co-star Jonathan Van Ness). The online food platform delivers from over 700 bakeries, restaurants and other food shops from the U.S., including Hollywood-loved favorites like Wolfgang Puck, Compartés Chocolatiers and Bouchon Bakery as well as offerings from award-winning chefs such as José Andrés, Nancy Silverton, Kelly Fields, Francis Mallmann, Christian Petroni and many others.
Goldbelly
Goldbelly E-Gift Card $25 to $500
Nordstrom Gift Card
Whether they love designer labels, luxury beauty or stylish home goods, a Nordstrom gift card will let them pick out something special for themselves.
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Nordstrom Gift Card
Best Buy Gift Card
If you’re still stumped on tech gifts for the A/V aficionado or entertainment enthusiast, let a gift card to tech retailer Best Buy do the hard work for you. Whether they’re a movie lover or an aspiring filmmaker, help them upgrade their smart home, sound system, home theater, professional photography kit, WFH office and much more.
Best Buy
Best Buy Gift Card $15 to $500
Cash App Card
Gifting has never been easier with Cash App’s new gift card option. You can instantly send gift cards for Ulta, Grubhub, PlayStation, Netflix, Spotify, Nike, Instacart, Hulu, Ticketmaster, Whole Foods, Costco and many more brands, services and retailers. Recipients need a Cash App debit card to use the gift card; otherwise, they can convert the amount into cash on the financial platform’s app.
Cash App
Vudu Gift Card
For the cord cutters, a Vudu gift card is a convenient way to help your favorite movie or TV lover add to their home theater library. Choose from digital or physical gift cards featuring festive films (like Elf, The Grinch, Bad Santa, A Christmas Story and others), the latest blockbusters and other occasions.
StitchFix Gift Card
For the stylish giftee who’s in a wardrobe rut (or who wants to streamline their shopping), a gift card to Stitch Fix lets them get stylist-curated pieces from a range of brands, including Joie, Madewell, Good American, Levi’s, Adidas, The North Face and more.
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StitchFix Gift Card $20 to $1,000
Barnes & Noble Gift Card
Bookworms can stock up on more page-turners (including for their e-reader or tablet) with a gift card to Barnes & Noble gift card, which can be used at the bookstore chain’s more 500 locations and online. Plus, get a $10 gift card for every $100 B&N gift card you buy for others (or yourself).
Barnes & Noble Gift Card
Airbnb Gift Card
Now that travel is back in full swing, give your adventurous friends and family a getaway and travel experience they won’t forget with an Airbnb gift card. This digital gift never expires and can be used for any stay, Airbnb Experience, or online experience on the vacation rental platform. Airbnb gift cards are valid for U.S. residents only on Airbnb.com.
Airbnb Gift Card $100 and up
MasterClass Gift Card
You know what they say about teaching a person to fish, and they’ll be fed for a lifetime? The same will ring true for the voracious learner in your life who gets a gift subscription to MasterClass, which offers online video courses led by award-winning filmmakers, actors, scientists, chefs, songwriters and other leaders in their fields. Expect instructors such as James Cameron, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Natalie Portman, Anna Wintour, Martin Scorcese, Kris Jenner, Bill Clinton and many, many others. (Plus, get two memberships for the price of one when you sign up by Dec. 25.)
Masterclass
MasterClass Gift Subscription $180 per year
Amazon Gift Card
Whether it’s time to spruce up the home, pick up groceries or just shop random deals, a gift card to Amazon has plenty to offer the person you never know what to get. Amazon has tons of choices, including an e-gift card you can customize with a photo or video, or a physical gift card. You can also donate to charitable organizations or donate products to your favorite charities when you shop through smile.amazon.com.
Amazon
Amazon Pop-Up Box Gift Card $50 on Amazon.com
Classpass Gift Card
For the fitness fanatics, a gift card to Classpass lets them sweat to their heart’s desire. They can apply the gift amount to any membership plan ($49 to $199 per month) and book classes at their favorite yoga studio, or try new workouts every week ranging from barre and pilates to HIIT and more. If they love the spa, they can also use it on facials, massages and other wellness treatments.
Classpass Gift Card $50 to $100
Apple Gift Card
For when they’ve already got AirPods 3, an iPad or a MacBook, an Apple gift card lets them pick out their own shiny and new tech present. It’s great for the Apple aficionado who wants to upgrade their accessories or iCloud storage, or get new apps, games, music, TV shows, movies and more. The gift card can be used at Apple’s website, apps and brick-and-mortar locations.
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Apple Gift Card $15 to $500
Apple Gift Card
For when they’ve already got AirPods 3, an iPad or a MacBook, an Apple gift card allows them pick out their own shiny and new tech present. It’s great for the Apple aficionado who wants to upgrade their accessories or iCloud storage, or get new apps, games, music, TV shows, movies and more. The gift card can be used at Apple’s website, apps and brick-and-mortar locations.
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Apple Gift Card $15 to $500
Parachute Digital Gift Card
When you can’t give them more sleep, a Parachute gift card will at least let them enjoy a cozy robe, comfy new bedding or chic home decor. Choose $50 increments up to $500.
Parachute Digital Gift Card $50 to $500
Fashionphile Gift Card
If they’ve been eyeing a new designer belt, handbag or statement jewelry, shower them with a gift card to online luxury consignment retailer Fashionphile, which offers pre-loved goods from Chanel, Chloé, Fendi, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Off-White, Saint Laurent and many other European fashion houses.
Fashionphile
Fashionphile E-Gift Card $100 and up
Artifact Uprising Gift Card
Your loved ones can create personalized cards, calendars, framed prints and photo books with a gift card to Artifact Uprising, which offers stylish designs and sleek framing options to turn every memory into a piece of art.
Artifact Uprising
Artifact Uprising Gift Card $20 to $500
Sephora Gift Card
Help make beauty dreams come true and give a Sephora gift card to your beloved makeup maven, skincare lover or self-care enthusiast. This gift is a great experience for anyone obsessed with skincare, haircare, fragrance, cosmetics and beauty tools, and who loves discovering new brands (or needs a restock of their favorite products). You can choose one of Sephora’s e-gift card designs or customize a physical card with a personal photo.
Sephora
Sephora Gift Card $10 and up
Milk Bar Gift Card
Have a gourmand with a sweet tooth? A gift card to Milk Bar (the bakery founded by chef and Bake Squad host Christina Tosi) is great for anyone who loves pie, cookies or cakes — and it gives them a chance to pick something that suits their picky palate. The company ships nationwide and delivers daily, and the gift card comes in increments of $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500.
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Milk Bar Gift Card $25 to $500
57 Hours Gift Card
For the outdoorsy people on your list, a gift card to 57 Hours gives them access to over 300 guided adventures around the world. Whether they’re into skiing, backpacking, rock climbing, hiking or surfing, the company has action-packed vacations in Alaska, California, Colorado and other states as well as in Nepal, Norway, Patagonia and other far-flung locales.
57 Hours
57 Hours Gift Card
Wine of the Month Gift Card
For the vino who loves to be surprised, a gift subscription to the Wine of the Month Club will treat them to a new bottle of wine each month. Each shipment comes in a linen burgundy box and a 24-page newsletter filled with recipes, cellaring suggestions, history and more. Options range from the classic series ($161 and up) to the Case Club membership ($459 and up), and you can choose the number of bottles per shipment (two to six), their preferences (reds only, whites only or both), and the number and frequency of deliveries (three to 12 monthly or every other month).
Wine of the Month Club
Wine of the Month Club Gift Subscription $161 and up
Glossy Box Gift Card
Give your favorite skincare and beauty enthusiast a subscription to Glossy Box, which comes in amounts that cover one-, three-, six- or 12-month plans ($24 to $210). Recipients can customize their box depending on their skin type and concerns.
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Glossy Box Gift Card $24 to $210
Blue Bottle Gift Card
A gratis cup of coffee is always appreciated — so show the java snobs on your list that you really know them with a gift card to third-wave coffee company Blue Bottle. Alternatively, you can send them a coffee subscription ($13 and up per shipment) and treat them to a bag of espresso, single-origin beans, blends or cold brew.
Blue Bottle Gift Card $10 and up
Etsy Gift Card
Etsy is a global marketplace for unique and creative goods ranging from handmade gifts and vintage items from its community of sellers — which means there are thousands upon thousands of gift-worthy products to browse. Better yet, let your hands-on giftee find something special for themselves and treat them to an Etsy gift card (available in $25 increments up to $250). They’ll find jewelry and accessories, clothing and shoes, wedding and party supplies, toys and entertainment, art, collectibles and crafting supplies.
Etsy
Etsy Gift Card $25 to $250
UberEats Gift Card
UberEats makes an ideal gift for the busy foodies in your life. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute idea or you’re treating a take-out regular, this gives your giftee options for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and the snack times in between). You can send a custom gift amount, or select from $25, $50, $100 or $200. All gift cards can be used for both Uber and Uber Eats.
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Uber Eats Gift Card $25 and up
Starbucks Gift Card
For your favorite frappuccino fan, treat them to a Starbucks gift card that they can easily add to their smartphone app to keep earning more Star Rewards. Available in custom amounts (including in increments of $25), gift cards can be spent on seasonal and regular drinks and food on the entire menu, plus cups and beans.
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Starbucks Gift Card $25 – Packaging may vary $25.00 on Amazon.com
Blue Apron Gift Card
A Blue Apron gift card helps to take the stress out of cooking. You can select a meal plan or pick out a wine gift card. Prices vary for meal and wine gifts ($70 to $280). Wines are selected from award-winning winemakers and some of the world’s top vineyards. Gift card recipients can use a meal e-gift card towards any subscription meal plan, available for several diet types.
Blue Apron Gift Card $70 to $280
DoorDash Gift Card
Pay for their next date night (or any other meal) with a DoorDash gift card. Give the gift of food delivery and free up the busy person in your life. Select the amount ($25 to $500) and connect your friends and family to more than 310,000 restaurants in 4,000 cities. The options are endless and it’s a super fun way to help support the businesses and restaurants they love.
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DoorDash Gift Card $25 to $500
Sunbasket Gift Card
Healthy eaters will appreciate the gift of Sunbasket, which offers nutritious meals for every type of lifestyle. Recipients can choose from meal kits and ready-to-heat dishes, whether they’re vegetarian, vegan, paleo, dairy- or soy-free, or on a diabetes-friendly diet, there’s something for everyone.
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Sunbasket Gift Card $100 to $300
Winc Gift Card
Give the gift of chardonnay, merlot or rosé this holiday with a Winc gift card. Find one-, two- or three-month subscription options ($60 to $150), plus you can gift in other amounts. You can also stock up on vino for yourself (or others) with Winc’s new member special, which offers four bottles for $30 and free shipping. Cheers to wonderful, easygoing gifting.
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Winc Gift Card $60 to $150
Chewy Gift Card
One of the best gifts for dog and cat lovers (or any other type of pet parent), Chewy e-gift cards are great for every occasion. Available in price points from $25 to $500, tey come with no expiration or hidden fees, and they’re a great way to help celebrate new furry friends. You can also use the gift card to give back by donating directly to animal shelters and rescues.
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Chewy Gift Card $25 to $500
