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, 2023. However, some 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, 2024.
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.
IMPORTANT: 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 maximum value.
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Restaurant/Business – Minimum Gift Card Purchase = Bonus Offer
Auntie Anne’s – Any amount ($5 or more) = FREE Pretzel Reward Card
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 = $20 Bonus Card + 20% Off VIP Card
Blanco Cocina + Cantina: $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Bonefish Grill – $50 = $10 Off Coupon
Bruegger’s Bagels – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – $50 = $10 Reward Card
Buca di Beppo – $50 = $10 Reward Card
Buffalo Wild Wings – $25 = $5 eBonus Card
BurgerFi – $25 = $5 eBonus Card
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill – $30 = $10 Gift Card — from November 24 to 27, 2023
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – $50 = $10 eBonus Card
The Children’s Place – $50 or more = $10 Gift Coupon
Chili’s – $50 = $10 Holiday eBonus Card
Cinnabon – $25 = $5 Reward Card
Cold Stone Creamery – $50 = $15 Bonus eCard
Comedy Works – $150 = Extra $25 / $250 = Extra $50
Del Taco – $30 = FREE small-sized combo meal / $100 = Four (4) FREE small-sized combo meals
DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) – $50 = $10 Bonus Card / $100 = $25 Bonus Card
Einstein Bros. Bagels – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
First Watch – $50 = $10 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
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – $25 = $5 Bonus Gift Card
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa – Buy-one-get-one FREE gift card — from November 24 to 26, 2023
IHOP – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Jamba – $25 = $5 Reward Card
Kona Grill – $50 = $10 Bonus Dollars / $100 = $25 Bonus Dollars
Kroger – Various gift card bonuses and discounts available online (promo dates and offers change often)
Landmark Theatres – $100 = $20 Food & Beverage Voucher
MAD Greens – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Maggiano’s Little Italy – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Modern Market – $25 = $5 Gift Card
Natural Grocers – $50 = $5 {N}power Reward
Ocean Prime – $100 = $25 Bonus Card Reward
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
The Old Spaghetti Factory – $50 = $10 Bonus Certificate
Outback Steakhouse – $50 = $10 Coupon
Panda Express: $30 = FREE bowl
Panera Bread – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – $125 = $25 Reward Card
Red Lobster – $50 = Two (2) $10 Off Bonus Coupons
Red Robin – $25 = $5 Bonus Buck Reward
Regal Cinemas – $50 = $19 Concessions Bonus
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – $50 = $10 Bonus Card
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – $300 or more = 10% Bonus Gift Card
Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill – $100 = $20 Promo Card
Seasons 52 – $500 or more = 10% Bonus Gift Card
Shake Shack – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Smashburger – $25 = $5 Smash Cash
Snarf’s Sandwiches – $25 = $5 Bonus Coupon — available in-restaurant only
Subway – $25 = FREE 6″ sub sandwich
T.G.I. Friday’s – $50 = $20 Bonus Bites
Tokyo Joe’s – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Torchy’s Tacos – $25 = $5 Taco Cash / $100 = $25 Taco Cash / $250 = FREE queso for a year (200 per store)
True Food Kitchen – $100 = $20 Bonus Card
Urban Egg – $100 = $20 Promo Card
Village Inn – $25 = $5 Bonus Card
Wendy’s – $3 Frosty Key Tag = FREE Jr. Frosty every visit in 2024
Yogurtland – $25 = $5 Bonus Card — on November 28 and from December 19 to 24