Gift cards are once again at the top of many holiday wish lists. It’s the perfect gift because the recipient can pick exactly what they want at their favorite shop (or enjoy their favorite meal.) According to the National Retail Federation, more than half of consumers have gift cards on their shopping list. This holiday season, it’s estimated retailers will sell more than $30 billion in gift cards.
Best of all, the holiday season is the best time to buy gift cards because of all the bonus offers. Treat yourself and keep the bonus offer or tuck it in with the gift card for an added surprise.
Here are some basic guidelines for bonus gift card offers:
In order to receive the bonus, gift cards must be purchased by December 31. However, offers may end sooner. Always read the fine print first.
It’s important to note that most of the offers are for “bonus cards” or “coupons” — not actual gift cards. Therefore, review the fine print for limitations, including any minimum purchase requirements, date restrictions and/or menu exclusions.
Bonus offers are available while supplies last. Many often sell out quickly.
Most bonus cards are not valid until January 1, 2023.
Bonus offers and redemption are only valid at participating locations.
Bonus offers may only be available online or in-store or both. Verify bonus offers availability and the fine print before purchasing because gift cards are non-refundable.
Gift card purchases must be made directly with the restaurant or retailer — not via a third-party site or business (such as a grocery or big box store.)
We’ll keep updating, so be sure to check this list often for the latest offers.
Look for double bonus offers on Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday. It’s one of the best times to purchase gift cards because the bonus may be at its highest value.
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Restaurant/Business – Minimum Gift Card Purchase = Bonus Offer
Ace Hardware – $50 = $10 eGift Card — ends November 27
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – 25% off purchase of $50+ gift card — ends November 28
Applebee’s – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
bartaco: $50 = $10 Bonus
Benihana – $50 = $10 Promotional Card / $200 = $60 Promotional Card
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $25 Bonus Card
Blanco: $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Bonefish Grill – $50 = $10 eBonus Card
Bruegger’s Bagels – $30 = $5 Bonus Card
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – $50 = Two (2) $10 Reward Cards — from November 25 to December 2
Buca di Beppo – $50 = $20 in Reward Cards
Buffalo Wild Wings – $30 = $5 eBonus Card
BurgerFi – $25 = $5 eBonus Card
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill – $25 = $10 Gift Card — from November 25 to 28
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – $50 = $10 eBonus Card
The Cheesecake Factory – $50 = $15 Bonus e-Card
The Children’s Place – $50 or more = $10 Gift Coupon
Chili’s – $50 = $10 eBonus Card
Chipotle Mexican Grill – $30 = Buy-one-get-one FREE entrée — from November 23 to 27
Cold Stone Creamery – $50 = $15 Bonus Card
Del Taco – $30 = FREE small combo meal / $100 = Four (4) FREE small combo meals
Denny’s– $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – $25 = $5 Bonus Gift Card
DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) – $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $25 Bonus Card
Einstein Bros. Bagels – $30 = $5 Bonus Card
El Five – $50 =$10 Bonus
Firehouse Subs – $15 = FREE medium sub — ends November 28
First Watch – $100 = $20 Bonus Bucks
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Flower Child – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Fogo de Cḥo Р$125 = $25 Holiday Bonus Card / $300 = $75 Holiday Bonus Card / $400 = $100 Holiday Bonus Card
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant – $50 = $10 eBonus Card
Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa – Buy-one-get-one FREE gift card — from November 25 to 27
IHOP – $30 = $5 Bonus Card
Jamba – $25 = $5 Reward Card
The Kitchen American Bistro – $100 = $30 Bonus Card
Kona Grill – $50 = $20 Bonus Dollars / $100 = $50 Bonus Dollars — from November 25 to 29
Krispy Kreme – $30 = $5 Bonus Card — available in-shop only
Kroger – Various gift card bonuses and discounts available online — promo dates and offers change often
Linger – $50 = $10 Bonus
Maggiano’s Little Italy – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Marco’s Pizza – 15% off gift cards (from November 25 to 28) / 10% off gift cards (from December 12 to 30)
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Modern Market – $25 = $5 Gift Card
MyYogaTeacher.com: 20% bonus added to gift card purchase of $50 or more — from November 25 to 28
Native Foods Cafe – $50 = $10 Digital Gift Card
Noodles & Company – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Ocean Prime – $100 = $25 Bonus Card Reward
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom – $50 = $10 eBonus Card
The Old Spaghetti Factory – $25 = $5 Bonus Certificate
On the Border – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox – $50 =$10 Bonus
Outback Steakhouse – $50 = $10 Coupon
Panda Express: $30 = FREE bowl digital coupon (available through December 4) / 20% off purchase of three (3) or more gift cards (available December 12 to 25)
Panera Bread – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – $125 = $25 Reward Card
Pot Belly Sandwich Shop – $5 off every $25 spent on e-gift cards
QDOBA Mexican Eats – $25 = $5 Bonus Voucher — from November 25 to 28
Red Lobster – $50 = $50 in Bonus Coupons — from November 25 to 28
Red Robin – $25 = $5 Bonus Buck Reward
Regal Cinemas – $350 or more = $35 Concessions Gift Card
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Root Down – $50 =$10 Bonus
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – $200 = $40 Digital Bonus Card
Safeway – Earn $25 Reward with the purchase of $150 in select gift cards
Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill – $100 = $20 Promo Card
Seasons 52 – $500 or more = 10% Bonus Gift Card
Smashburger – $25 = $5 Smash Cash
Snarf’s Sandwiches – $25 = $5 Bonus Coupon — available in-restaurant only
Subway – $25 = FREE 6″ sub sandwich
SONIC Drive-In – $25 = $5 App eBonus
Taco Bell – $20 = Two (2) FREE Nachos Fries
Target – 10% off gift cards (up to $500) on December 3 and 4
T.G.I. Friday’s – $50 = $15 Bonus Bites
Torchy’s Tacos – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
True Food Kitchen – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Urban Egg – $100 = $20 Promo Card
Village Inn – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Vital Root – $50 =$10 Bonus
Wendy’s – $2 Frosty Key Tag = FREE Jr. Frosty every visit in 2023
Yogurtland – $25 = $5 Bonus Card — on November 28 and from December 19 to 24
Ziggi’s Coffee – $25 = $5 Bonus Card — from November 25 to 28