I purchased a gift certificate for a restaurant in Raleigh, NC where my daughter lives. My daughters had a wonderful meal at the restaurant but when they were ready to pay, the restaurant owner said he had never seen this gift card and had never approved it. He indicated the gift cards for his restaurant needed to be purchased on his website. Fortunately, the owner was a wonderful person (at Bida Manda restaurant) and honored the gift card. Not only is Gift Rocket using businesses that they have no relationship with but they are also adding a large fee. My advice is to go directly to the place of business.