This article needs additional citations for verification. Gift card sales are not limited to banks or retailers such other companies as airlines, cruise ships, hotels, barber shops, train companies, theme parks, restaurants and other type of companies may offer gift cards as well. The recipient of a gift card can use it at their discretion within the restrictions set by the issue, for example as to validity period and businesses that accept a particular card. In Canada, $1.8 billion was spent on gift cards, and in the UK it is estimated to have reached £3 billion in 2009, whereas in the United States about US$80 billion was paid for gift cards in 2006. In 2012, nearly 50% of all US consumers claimed to have purchased a gift card as a present during the holiday season. Gift cards have become increasingly popular as they relieve the donor of selecting a specific gift. In the United States, gift cards are highly popular, ranking in 2006 as the second-most given gift by consumers, the most-wanted gift by women, and the third-most wanted by males. A feature of these cards is that they are generally anonymous and are disposed of when the stored value on a card is exhausted.įrom the purchaser's point of view, a gift card is a gift, given in place of an object which the recipient may not need, when the giving of cash as a present may be regarded as socially inappropriate. American Express, MasterCard, and Visa offer generic gift cards which need not be redeemed at particular stores, and which are widely used for cashback marketing strategies. Gift cards are generally redeemable only for purchases at the relevant retail premises and cannot be cashed out, and in some situations may be subject to an expiry date or fees. They may also be distributed by retailers and marketers as part of a promotion strategy, to entice the recipient to come in or return to the store, and at times such cards are called cash cards. Gift cards are also given out by employers or organizations as rewards or gifts. ( January 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī gift card also known as gift certificate in North America, or gift voucher or gift token in the UK is a prepaid stored-value money card, usually issued by a retailer or bank, to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate. Gift cards are issued by The Harborough Hare Limited, Registered Company Number: 14504304, Registered Company Address: Desford Road, Enderby, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE19 4AT, England.The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Joules reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of gift cards at any time without notice and to take appropriate action, including the cancellation of the card, if, in its discretion, it deems such action necessary. Joules reserves the right to refuse to accept a gift card which it deems to have been tampered with, duplicated, damaged or which otherwise is suspected to be affected from fraud. Joules will not accept liability for lost, stolen or damaged cards. They are not cheque guarantee, credit or charge cards. If you do not spend the entire balance on the gift card, the remaining balance will be updated after each transaction and shown on your printed till receipt. If any item purchased with a gift card is subsequently exchanged for an item of a lower price or refunded, any money owing will be added to the remaining balance on the gift card. Gift cards can only be used to purchase Joules items (Garden Trading & Friends of Joules items are excluded).īalance enquiries can be obtained in store, online or by calling 03 Gift cards are valid for 24 months from date of last use after which the remaining balance will be deducted. Gift cards cannot be returned or refunded, except in accordance with your legal rights. Gift cards cannot be exchanged for cash. Gift cards can be activated with a minimum value of £10 and have a maximum value of £1000.
They may be exchanged for goods of a higher price than the face value of the card on payment of the difference. Gift cards can be redeemed for merchandise at any Joules stores (including Standalone shops in the United Kingdom only, excluding stockists and ROI stores) and online (subject to website terms and conditions).
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