This time of year is a great time to take advantage of gift card promotions. Many companies are offering FREE bonus gift cards with purchase. Check out the Amazon Gift Card promotional page for new daily offers.
Although marketed for gift giving – it can also be a great way to get more for your money for restaurants or stores that you personally frequent regularly. For example – if you think you’ll spend $25 at IVARS in the next few months or year – it might make sense to buy a gift card for your future purchase and get yourself a $5 bonus gift card! It would be the equivalent of getting 20 – 25% extra for free.
Tips for taking advantage of these offers:
- It’s only a good deal if you need the gift card
- If purchasing for yourself to use, you need to keep it in safe place. Lose it and you’re out of luck.
- Remember most grocery stores offer gas rewards from gift card purchases – this might be more valuable to you than buying the gift cards directly from the company, even with the bonuses.
Here are some current offers:
Applebee’s – Earn a $10 bonus card when you spend $50 on gift cards. Bonus cards expire 3/1/20.
Bahama Breeze – Earn two $10 Bonus Gift Cards when you purchase $50 in gift cards.Bonus cards are valid 1/1/20 – 3/1-20.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Get a $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 in gift cards – or $25 bonus card and a 20% off VIP coupon with $100+ gift card purchase. Bonus card valid 1/1 – 2/13 only.
Black Angus – Earn $10 bonus bucks for every $50 in gift cards purchased. Offer valid through 12/31.
Bonefish Grill – Get a $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 or more in gift cards. Bonus card valid 1/1 – 2/9 only.
Boston Market – Get a $5 bonus card with each $25 gift card purchase through Dec. 31
Buca di Beppo – Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 reward card. Bonus card valid 1/1/19 to 2/29/20.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Get a $5 eBonus with purchase of $25 in gift cards. $5 eBonus will be delivered to purchaser’s email address and is valid 1/1/20 – 2/28/20.
California Pizza Kitchen – Get a $20 promotional gift card when you buy $100 in gift cards.
Carl’s Jr – get a FREE Western Bacon Cheeseburger when you buy $25 in gift cards
The Cheesecake Factory – Get a FREE slice of cheesecake when you purchase $25 in gift cards. FREE Slice redeemable on a future visit 1/1/20 – 3/31/20
Chili’s – FREE $10 bonus card via email when you spend $50 or more on gift cards. Bonus card valid 1/1/20 – 2/12/20
Claim Jumper – For every $50 in gifts you purchase you receive s a $10 reward card. Bonus card is valid 1/1-5/31/20.
Cold Stone Creamery – Get $10 bonus e-gift card with purchase of $40 or more in Cold Stone gift cards. $10 Bonus eCard valid until 2/29/20 only.
Denny’s – Get $50 in coupons when you buy a $25 Denny’s Gift card.
Fandango – Spend $100 or more on gift cards and use promotional code HOLIDAY19 to score $20 in concession cash.
Half Price Books – Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card.
Ivar’s – Get $5 in gift cards for every $25 you purchase.
Krispy Kreme – Get $5 bonus card for every $25 in gift cards purchased
Old Spaghetti Factory – Get a $10 voucher for every $50 spent on gift cards. Offer valid through December 24 only
Olive Garden – Purchase $50 in gift cards, you will get a $10 bonus card. Bonus card valid 1/2/20 to 2/9/20. Offer ends 12/30/2019.
Outback Steakhouse – For every $50 in gift cards purchased receive a $10 coupon. Valid at any Bloomin’ Brands restaurant between 1/1/20-2/9/20
Panera Bread – Get a $10 bonus card when you purchase $100 or more in gift cards. Offer valid through 12/31 online only.
Red Lobster – Purchase a gift card valued at $50 or more and receive a $10 coupon or a FREE appetizer.
Red Robin – Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus buck reward.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Buy $250 or more in gift cards and receive 10% back in bonus cards. Offer available for a limited time only.
Taco Time – Get $10 in bonus gift cards for every $40 in gift cards purchased at TacoTime.com
And you can always get Amazon gift cards online and have them emailed, sent via Facebook, printed or mailed to the recipient!
Do you know of any other gift card offers? Please leave a comment and we’ll add it!
Loretta says
Today at Old Navy, I bought a $50 gift card for $45, then used it for my purchase and got Old Navy bucks to use later.
Geri says
Panera Bread is offering a special until December 31st: Buy $100 in gift cards and receive a $10 gift card.
Loretta says
May not work at all locations. Today at Tacoma Mall they told me they did not have any gift card promotions.
Smokey Bones says
Get a $5 “thank you” to use after the new year with every $25 in gift card purchases November 4th through December 29th.
It’s time to put Smokey Bones on your holiday party wish list. With spaces for larger parties—at a price that fits anyone’s budget—we’ll make sure your holiday party is one festively fun feast. So, ask a manager about booking your seasonal bash at Smokey Bones, and receive a $25 gift for every pre-booked holiday party valued at $250 or more.
Patrice B says
I was under the impression that the Safeway 4x gas rewards promotion ended last week, but I may be wrong. In any case, I stocked up last week. You might want to check the expiration date on that one.
lisa says
Redbox has a deal where when you buy a GC, you get a free rental code
Robyn says
RUI has 20% gift card bonuses til end if December. Restaurants include Palisade, Palamino, Henry’s, etc. I believe they have a lot if restaurants and locations in the WA and OR areas.
JulieB says
Stanley and Seaforts in Tacoma and Cutter’s Crab House in Seattle – both amazing places are part of this deal.