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RateCity's gift card review
Alex Ritchie
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RateCity's 2019 comprehensive gift card review. Compare expiry dates, fees and the nice bits.
| Company | Expiry Date | Fees | Notes | Nice bits |
| Home and hardware | ||||
| Bunnings | Unlimited expiry | Postage $2.60 for physical cards (e-gift cards are free). | If balance below $9.95 change will be given | Unlimited expiry. Change given below $9.95. Gift cards can be personalised with a photo. |
| IKEA | 3 years | Postage $4.50 for physical cards (e-gift cards are free). | Choose any value to add to the card, if buying online | Choose any value to add to the gift card |
| The Good Guys | Unlimited expiry | Free postage for physical cards. | Will honour expired gift cards | Unlimited expiry. No fees, old expired gift cards will be honoured. |
| Tech | ||||
| Apple store | Unlimited expiry | None | Will honour expired gift cards.Can’t be redeemed at Apple app store or iTunes. | Unlimited expiry, will honor expired gift cards |
| Google Play | 5 years | None | Requires a google payment account to to redeem | |
| Apple App Store & iTunes | Unlimited expiry | None | Can’t be used at Apple online or retail stores. | Unlimited expiry. Often on sale. Can't be used for Apple hardware or accessories. |
| JB Hi-Fi | Unlimited expiry | Free postage for physical cards. | . | Unlimited expiry. No fees, free postage. Old expired gift cards will be honoured. |
| Department and retail stores | ||||
| Big W | Unlimited expiry | Postage $5.50 for physical cards (e-gift cards are free) | Choose any value to add to the card | Unlimited expiry |
| Cotton On | Unlimited expiry | Postage $7 ($0 if value is $60 or over, e-gift cards are free). | Can also be redeemed at Cotton Kids, Cotton Body, Factorie, Rubi, Typo and Supre | Unlimited expiry. Available to redeem at multiple stores. Afterpay available to buy gift card |
| David Jones | 3 years | Postage $5.00 (e-gift cards are free). | Not available to redeem at Sephora in any David Jones store | |
| Jay Jays | 3 years | Postage $3.99 (e-gift cards are free). | Choose any value to add to the card | |
| Just Jeans | 3 years | Postage $3.99 (e-gift cards are free). | ||
| Kmart | 4 years | Postage $5.50 (e-gift cards are free). | ||
| Myer | 3 years | Postage $4.95 (e-gift cards are free). | Available to regift digital gift card. | Available to regift digital gift card. |
| Peter Alexander | 3 years | Postage $3.99 (e-gift cards are free). | ||
| Portmans | 3 years | Postage $3.99 (e-gift cards are free). | ||
| Smiggle | 3 years | Postage $3.99 (e-gift cards are free). | ||
| Sportsgirl | NSW and SA 3 years
Other states 1 year | Postage is $6 (free over $50). No e-gift card option. | 12 months expiry in some states. Not available to redeem online, | Afterpay available |
| Sussan | NSW and SA 3 years
Other states 1 year | Free postage for physical cards. No e-gift card option. | 12 months expiry in some states. Not available to redeem online. | Afterpay available |
| Target | 4 years | Postage $5.50 (e-gift cards are free). | Shipping fee charged | |
| Food and groceries | ||||
| Aldi | Unlimited expiry | None | Can only be purchased and redeemed in store | Unlimited expiry |
| Coles | 4 years | Postage $5.50, e-gift cards free. | Can't be redeemed at Coles Online, Coles Express or Liquorland. | |
| Woolworths | Unlimited expiry | Postage $5.50, e-gift cards free. | Some Woolworths gift vouchers can't be used at BWS, Dan Murphy's and Caltex. | Unlimited expiry. |
| Hello Fresh | N/A | N/A | Gift card option turns into a Christmas delivery at checkout | |
| Youfoodz | 3 years | None | Not available to redeem in all regions. | |
| Money | ||||
| Westfield | 3 years | $2.95 service fee plus $2.95 delivery fee (no e-gift card option) | Eftpos card. Some old stock may still quote a fee of $5.95. Only accepted by places that offer eftpos. | Fees have been reduced since last year. |
| Aus Post Mastercard gift card | 3 years | $5.95 purchase fee | Only buy in store. Load value on each card can only be of $50, $100, $200 and $500 denominations. | |
| Giftstore.com.au | 3 years | $9.05 postage and handling, $2.48 credit card service fee, $1.15 GST (total $12.68) | Visa card. Activitate in 3 months or card may be cancelled. Website still says 1 year expiry but it is 3 years nation wide. | |
| Coles Mastercard gift card | 3 years | $5.00 purchase fee | In store only | |
| Travel | ||||
| Flight Centre | 3 years | Postage $7.50 (e-gift cards are free). | High postage fee | |
| Jetstar | 3 years | Postage $6.50 (e-gift cards are free). | Payment accepted by PayPal only. Can't be redeemed for Jetstar Holiday products. | Must have a PayPal account to purchase, can't be redeemed for Jetstar Holiday products. |
| Qantas | 3 years | None | Can be purchased using Qantas rewards points. A service fee applies to redemptions through Qantas Telephone Sales. | Can be transferred to any name, can be purchased using Qantas points. Vouchers received as marketing promotions only have 6 months validity. |
| Virgin | 3 years | Processing fees from $2.75 if bought online. | Available to purchase online or at Woolworths, Coles and Big W. | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| EB Games | Unlimited expiry | Free postage for physical cards. | Can be redeemed in stores across Australia and New Zealand. | Unlimited expiry |
| Event Cinema | 3 years | Postage $6 (e-gift cards are free). | Booking fees may apply. | |
| Hoyts | 3 years | Postage $4 (e-gift cards are free). | Can be redeemed for movie tickets, LUX tickets, bar items, candy bar items and even merchandise | |
| Village Cinema | 3 years | Postage $9.70 (e-gift cards are free). | High postage fee for physical gift card. | |
| Netflix | Unlimited expiry | None | Can be bought from a variety of stores including Target, Woolworths, Coles and Australia Post. Can be added to existing Netflix subscriptions or used on a new one. | Unlimited expiry |
| Stan | 3 years | None | Can be bought from Stan and a variety of department stores. | |
| Spotify | Unlimited expiry for digital gift cards, 3 years for physical cards | None | Recipient can receive gift card via email or SMS. | Unlimited expiry when purchased via Prezzee app |
| Other | ||||
| Endota Spa | 3 years | Postage $8.50 (e-gift cards are free). | Cancellations within 24 hours of appointment may result in a cancellation fee being charged. | High fees. |
| Ultimate Gift Card for Him | 3 years | Postage $5.25 if buying online. | Can be redeemed at BCF, Supercheap Auto, Drummond Golf, Barbeques Galore and Rebel Sport. Cannot be redeemed online | Can be used at multiple stores. |
| Ultimate Gift Card for Her | 3 years | Postage $5.25 if buying online. | Can be redeemed at David Jones, Lorna Jane, Bras N Things, Seed Heritage. Cannot be redeemed online | Can be used at multiple stores. |
| Ultimate kids Gift Card | 3 years | Postage $5.25 if buying online. | Can be redeemed at Rebel Sport, Australian Geographic, Dymocks, JB Hi-Fi, Toyworld, Timezone, Zone Bowling, Kingpin Bowling or Cotton On Kids store. Cannot be redeemed online | Can be used at multiple stores. |
Note: data is correct as at 3 December 2019, and is subject to change.
Disclaimer
This article is over two years old, last updated on December 3, 2019. While RateCity makes best efforts to update every important article regularly, the information in this piece may not be as relevant as it once was. Alternatively, please consider checking recent bank accounts articles.
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This article was reviewed by Senior Finance Writer Liz Seatter before it was published as part of RateCity's Fact Check process.
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Alex Ritchie is a Personal Finance Writer and Editor at RateCity, and has been writing about Australian finance for over six years. Her expertise and passion covers loans, credit, superannuation, and closing the gender pay gap, and she aims to help young Aussies to overcome their financial apathy. Alongside RateCity, Alex has been published in numerous publications, including Australia's Money Magazine, Business Insider, Lifehacker Australia, and in health via NPS MedicineWise.
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