One of the things that I love about this time of year is that you can score some really great deals on gift card purchases. Last year I think I bought over $100 in Chick-fil-A gift cards (for myself!) just to get the FREE calendar with all those awesome Chick-fil-A coupons. It seems like my family eats at Chick-fil-A once a month so I knew that I would use the gift cards. And I ended up getting all of those wonderful coupons that saved me even more money.
If there is a a restaurant or store that you frequent it may be worth your while to stock up on gift cards that promote added bonuses at this time of year. Just don't forget to use them or heaven forbid lose them! I highly recommend noting the gift card number, expiration date, and company phone number down so that if something does happen you can contact the company and ask them to cancel that card and reissue you another one. Do note that where the actual gift card has a longer, if any, expiration date the FREE gift cards usually have a shorter expiration window.
As with any deal, make sure your location is offering the promotion before purchasing. Here is the current list of gift card deals available this year: (The most recently added deals are in green)
RESTAURANTS
Applebee’s - Spend $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus gift card! Valid through 2/28/11.
Bonefish - Spend $100 in gift cards get a $20 bonus gift card
If there is a a restaurant or store that you frequent it may be worth your while to stock up on gift cards that promote added bonuses at this time of year. Just don't forget to use them or heaven forbid lose them! I highly recommend noting the gift card number, expiration date, and company phone number down so that if something does happen you can contact the company and ask them to cancel that card and reissue you another one. Do note that where the actual gift card has a longer, if any, expiration date the FREE gift cards usually have a shorter expiration window.
As with any deal, make sure your location is offering the promotion before purchasing. Here is the current list of gift card deals available this year: (The most recently added deals are in green)
RESTAURANTS
Applebee’s - Spend $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus gift card! Valid through 2/28/11.
Bonefish - Spend $100 in gift cards get a $20 bonus gift card
Brunswick Zone:Get a free $5 bonus certificate for every $25 in gift cards
California Pizza Kitchen – Purchase $100 in gift cards and receive a $20 Rewards card. Rewards cards can be redeemed January 10, 2011 – March 25, 2011.
Carrabba's - Buy $100 in gift cards, get a $20 bonus card (bonus card valid from 1/1/11 to 2/10/11)
Cici’s Pizza: Buy $20 in Gift Cards, get a FREE Adult Buffet!
Claim Jumper – For every $50 in gifts you purchase you receive a complimentary card for a slice of chocolate motherlode cake (valid on your next visit through January 9, 2011) plus a $10 reward card (valid January 10, 2011 thru March 31, 2011).
Cosi - Buy $50 gift card, receive $10 bonus gift card (bonus gift card good from 1/2/20100 to 2/6/2011)
Culver’s: Buy a $20 gift card, get a voucher for a free Double Deluxe Value Basket.
Denny’s – Buy a $25 gift card and get a FREE $5 Denny’s card
Duke’s Chowder House – Get a 20% bonus gift card with every gift card purchase (minimum $50 gift card transaction)
Jamba Juice – Give a $25 gift card, get a FREE sixteen size smoothie for yourself. (you may have to redeem this offer at the time of the gift card purchase)
Jason's Deli- Free $5 GC when you buy $50 (no date restrictions.)
Joe's Crab Shack: Buy $25 worth of Gift Cards, get $5 in Bonus Bucks
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants (Big Bowl, Wildfire, etc) - Buy $100 gift card, receive $25 promotional gift card (promotional gift card good from 1/2/2011 to 4/13/20100)
Little Caesers - Buy $25 in gift cards and get $5 gift card
Outback Steak House- Buy $100 in gift cards, get a $20 bonus card (bonus card valid from 1/1/11 to 2/10/11)
Potbelly Sandwich Works - Buy $25 gift card, get a free sandwich.
Red Robin – Give $25 in gift cards, get $5 bonus bucks. Bonus buck reward valid January 1 through February 8, 2011.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – For every gift card purchase of $250 or more, you’ll receive 10% back in bonus cards.
Souplantation- Buy $50 in gift cards, get a free meal pass no expiration
Steak ‘n Shake: Buy $20 in Gift Cards, get a $5 bonus certificate.
Sweet Tomatoes - Buy a $50 gift card and get a FREE meal
Taco Bell – Buy a $10 or $20 gift card and get a FREE large drink with purchase
Taco Cabana – Purchase a $25 gift card and get a FREE $5 gift card.
Steak ‘n Shake: Buy $20 in Gift Cards, get a $5 bonus certificate.
UNO Chicago Grill: Buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 bonus voucher
RETAILERS
Amazon – Give an MP3-themed Amazon.com Gift Card via Facebook or e-mail to 5 different friends this November. The first 10,000 customers get a $5 promotion code good for Amazon MP3 music downloads.
AMC - Get a FREE $10 concession card for every $50 you spend on AMC gift cards
Barnes and Noble – FREE $10 eGift card when you buy $100 of gift cards or eGift cards.
Borders.com – FREE $10 gift card when you purchase $50 gift card (or two $25 gift cards)
DSW – Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card for the New Year
Fandango – Offering 20% off for VISA Signature cardholders! All you have to do is purchase $20 in Fandango bucks (redeemable for any movie, any time, at any Fandango partner theater) and you’ll get an additional $5 added. So you’ll spend $20, get $25. Head over to Fandango –> click on “Gift + Promos” —> Select Visa Signature Offers –>Enter first six digits of your Visa signature card to see if it qualifies for offer (it might ask for your zip code first) –> Pay $20 for $25 in Fandango Bucks!
Half Price Books – Get a $5 coupon with $25 gift card purchase
As with any offer – make sure and read the fine print to make sure the offer will work for you.
Barnes and Noble – FREE $10 eGift card when you buy $100 of gift cards or eGift cards.
Borders.com – FREE $10 gift card when you purchase $50 gift card (or two $25 gift cards)
DSW – Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card for the New Year
Fandango – Offering 20% off for VISA Signature cardholders! All you have to do is purchase $20 in Fandango bucks (redeemable for any movie, any time, at any Fandango partner theater) and you’ll get an additional $5 added. So you’ll spend $20, get $25. Head over to Fandango –> click on “Gift + Promos” —> Select Visa Signature Offers –>Enter first six digits of your Visa signature card to see if it qualifies for offer (it might ask for your zip code first) –> Pay $20 for $25 in Fandango Bucks!
Half Price Books – Get a $5 coupon with $25 gift card purchase
As with any offer – make sure and read the fine print to make sure the offer will work for you.
Know of a gift card promotion I'm missing? Please let me know and I'll update the list.
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