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Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Two kids did not have their dad this year for Christmas and their mom didn't have enough money for Christmas presents, so these amazing kids who celebrate Hanukkah heard about these kids who celebrate Christmas and were going through a tough time and decided to pull their allowance together and donate 100 dollars to help the other family which is pretty amazing and showes the good in the world. The Hanukkah kids dad put it on his credit card the day before Christmas and got an invoice number, but giftcards.com never sent it. I called about it twice they promised that it would be sent. I finally had to call and get angry and they just now sent it but Christmas is over, all the other kids got to opent gifts on Christmas, it would have been one thing if it were for an adult but to disappoint kids is a totally different thing. Thanks alot gift cards.com they are a scam and never order from them.

Date of experience: December 27, 2015
North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Beware! 10% dormancy per month, in 10 months a 50$ gift card is worthless!

Bought these as gifts for employees birthdays, the last three where worthless when employees got around to using them.

Date of experience: April 26, 2023
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Cancelled My Order Twice!
February 15, 2016

Worthless! They cancelled my order twice due to "security" concerns. I have perfect credit. Customer service was no help at all. No birthday present for my grandson!

Date of experience: February 15, 2016
Alaska
3 reviews
10 helpful votes
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Nightmare!
June 22, 2017

I discovered 4/22/2017 that all $500 had been removed from my visa giftcard due to dormancy. I was initially told the funds were turned over to my state of residence (escheated) but my state division of abandoned property had no record of this occurring. This should have been my first clue that this interaction was not going to go well, that a company selling financial instruments was going to make a customer track down their own money. Fortunately, I was both purchaser and receiver and still live at the same shipping and billing address, because if you are trying to make a recovery GC. C will try to muddy the waters by telling you that the purchaser must contact them, information must be verified, etc. It took 2 months of persistence and filing 2 BBB complaints before this was finally resolved on 6/18/2017. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY. During this process, I can't tell you how many times I was lied to, given incorrect information, and subjected to stall tactics.

Date of experience: June 22, 2017
Alabama
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Ridiculous, horrible customer service. NEVER EVER LET THIS COMPANY REPRESENT YOU THROUGH GIFT GIVING. NEVER THINK THIS IS EASIER OR MORE RELIABLE TO USE THAN YOUR OWN DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD. GIFTCARDS.COM ARE CROOKS, INEPT MORONIC CROOKS!

Date of experience: January 14, 2015
Jilesh C.
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered a $50 gift card. When I received the card it was balanced at $0 with charges I didn't even make. Such a scam. Tried emailing and calling multiple times no help

Date of experience: November 6, 2019
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Stay Away!
February 4, 2020

I purchased a gift card for a relative whose husband had been diagnosed with cancer. Still no card - and its too late! They charged my card $100 on 1/10/2020 - These people SUCK!

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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CROOK'S
June 25, 2018

SCAM COMPANY!
I ORDERED SEVERAL OF THESE CARDS WHILE AGO AND NEVER(!) ACTIVATED THEM. EXPIRATION DATE IS 08.22 BUT THEY ALREADY CHARGE SERVICE FEE FROM DATE THEY WERE PURCHASED SO TODAY(ACTIVATION DAY!)MY BALANCE IS $0. SO LOOKS LIKE I PAY FEW HUNDREDS DOLLARS FOR PIECE OF USE LEES PLASTIC.
NEVER BUY THEM!

Date of experience: June 25, 2018
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I bought $60.00 dollars as my gift to my niece they send the card in the mail without information what to do the card. You will be the one to figure out then when you call the number at the back customer service, then they will send you again to another customer serviice again the rep will ask you a lot. Very hassle, i will not recomend this wbsite company beware of these...

Date of experience: December 21, 2016
Utah
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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I opened an acct in Aug and had ordered 5x. Every time I ordered, my order would come "Under Review" and I was sent email. They said the 1st part of the review is to verify the bank acct info matches and the 2nd part is to call and ensure the order was placed by cardholder. Its supposed to prevent fraud! They said they do it for new customers and if someone places multiple orders in a day. They kept cancelling my orders because my phone is out of service! I even called and told them and they acted like they couldn't do anything because it was the weekend. And my funds are on hold in the bank for 3 days or until order is cancelled and I can't use my money. They have no right to do this and its illegal according to consumer protection laws. They can't deny processing a transaction because the person didn't answer the phone! So I can't even order just because my phone is out of service! I will never use them again!

Date of experience: September 12, 2013
Tom C. GiftCards.com Rep
over a year old

Sheri, thanks for your feedback. We strive to exceed all of our customer's expectations 100% of the time Please understand that our Fraud procedures are in place not only to protect our company but also to protect our customer's interest. We have a stringent screening process, probably the best in the industry and we are very proud of the success we have had in protecting our customers. I'm sorry you were unhappy with the experience.

Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I sold a gift card
August 27, 2013

I sold a gift card. DO NOT SELL GIFT CARDS HERE. I used plastic jungle before they sold the company, always received within 2 hours (payment for gift card through paypal) ANY OTHER SITE pays you within 24 hours. This site offers the same amount and strings you along for several days, I still have not received my money after being "verified". Tech team is always "in a meeting" Will call me back within 24 hours? No other problems with gift card sites, this place is a scam.

Date of experience: August 27, 2013
Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Negative stars
January 13, 2022

TERRIBLE. If you want non-existent customer service and hassles with using your so called gift card this is your place. Should be called NIGHTMARE GIFT CARDS. The company sensors what you chose to buy and I haven't been able to reach a human or use the card. Total aggravation, avoid like the plaque

Date of experience: January 13, 2022
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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THESE CROOKS CHEATED ME OUT OF $50.00! THEY DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY SEND A GIFT CARD TO MY NEIGHBOR FOR CHRISTMAS. I ASKED THEM FOR A REFUND AND THEY REFUSED TO RESPOND! I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AND THEY HOPEFULLY WILL INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE THEM FOR FRAUD AND FINE THEM $100,000.00 AND ENJOIN THEM FROM DOING BUSINESS. IF THEY HAVE CHEATED YOU, I SUGGEST YOU CONTACT YOUR STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL AND ALSO ASK EBAY TO BAN THEM FROM THEIR LIST OF SELLERS.

Date of experience: December 31, 2021
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM THESE PEOPLE! They will steal your money. I ordered a digital ebay gift card and it was sent to me with ZERO BALANCE. They sold me a blank card and said I should contact ebay. This is a sham and this company is being reported to the "Better Business Bureau" Thankfully they only got me for 50 bucks. But still, they suck!

Date of experience: September 1, 2021
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was given a giftcard that my father was given a year ago, it had never been activated and had a 0 balance. When I called I spoke to several people as it didn't seem right that the inactivity fees were deducted even tho the card was not active. The gentleman I spoke to said he'd reverse the fees since no purchase was made and it would take 2 business days and I would be sent an email. 4 business days went by and I called to check the status. They didn't submit it and told me another 2 days I'd be good to go. A week went by still no refund.
Called again and the guy said it was being worked on 6 to 10 more business days. Waited, and called after 15 business days only to find out they needed my dad to call in to provide his information.
Explained that dad travels and isn't available nor does he want to waste his time on a gift card, that's why he gave it to me. Let them know I'd be happy to provide any and all information they need. Social, birthday, address whatever.
The gentleman explained no they needed to speak to him. When I asked why since I was willing to give any information needed he said because it's policy.
So policy is to rip people off and string them along? Should've told me a month ago instead just wasted my time. Horrible customer service, horrible company, horrible policies and just another company ripping people off. DO NOT buy cards from here. You will be disappointed and waste your money.

Date of experience: July 15, 2016
Arizona
1 review
4 helpful votes
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They said my cards were stolen on top of that they did not tell me the proper way to send it so i would say after losing 130 dollars to them that i will never do business with them and make sure they never get business EVER they screwed me and i will make sure they lose money over it!

Date of experience: June 26, 2014
Tom C. GiftCards.com Rep
over a year old

Thanks for the opportunity to address your concerns. We advised you that we never received the items you indicate you mailed to us. We reached out to you to attempt to correct the situation as quickly as we could. The cards you mailed in to us simply did not arrive. You chose to mail the cards with no tracking information. We did advise you as to how to go about contacting the post office to see what they could do to help. We simply can't pay you for cards we never received. Thanks again for allowing us the opportunity to address your concerns.

Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I spent 3 hours trying to send egift cards to my grandchildren on their Senior Prom night that had been cancelled d/t Covid. I NEVER DID ACCOMPLISH IT! I have NEVER had a problem with my American Express card nor have I had any difficulty using it. I even tried to get help from the Chat person, but all I got were robot, canned answers... was she real? I asked, but never got an answer. I then wrote an email to the company, and also received a generic canned answer, then an email stating "case closed". My advice: find another company!

Date of experience: May 7, 2020
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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After delayed delivery the card finally arrived for my sister's B-day gift. After numerous attempts to activate the card - it did not activate. GiftCards promised to refund me and 3 weeks later NO Refund and NO replies to my email. I had to submit a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission based upon fraud and theft after allowing them one last chance to issue a refund. Still no refund and no replies to emails. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

Date of experience: December 15, 2020
Pakistan
1 review
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Instant
March 26, 2024

As an avid user of gift cards for various occasions, I recently tried out GiftCards.com, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. The website offers a seamless experience from start to finish, making it incredibly easy to purchase and manage gift cards.

One of the standout features of GiftCards.com is its extensive selection. Whether you're looking for a gift card from a popular retailer, restaurant, or even a prepaid Visa or Mastercard, they have it all. The ability to personalize the gift cards with custom messages and designs adds a nice touch and makes them feel more special.

The ordering process is straightforward, with clear instructions at every step. I appreciated the option to choose between physical and digital gift cards, depending on my preference and timeline. The digital delivery option is especially convenient for last-minute gifts, as it allows for instant delivery via email.

What truly sets GiftCards.com apart, though, is its robust management system. Once purchased, gift cards can be easily tracked and managed through the website or mobile app. This includes checking balances, viewing transaction history, and even combining multiple gift cards onto one for added convenience.

In terms of customer service, I've had nothing but positive experiences with GiftCards.com. Any questions or concerns I've had were promptly addressed by their responsive support team, further enhancing my overall satisfaction with the service.

Overall, I highly recommend GiftCards.com to anyone in need of a convenient and versatile gifting solution. Whether you're shopping for birthdays, holidays, or just want to treat someone special, GiftCards.com makes the process hassle-free and enjoyable.

Date of experience: March 26, 2024
Colorado
1 review
4 helpful votes
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HATED WORKING WITH THEM
February 22, 2019

BEWARE: giftcards.com ruined my companies $8,000 employee and resident incentive reward program.

If you are a business trying to use this company for any purpose -not only are you TACKED with a $5 fee PER CARD, but their customer service team was less than helpful, and even though I spent thousands of dollars there is ZERO working with you to solve any sort of issues that come up.
No one in the corporate office understands this or even cares. So now- rather than have my company continue spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a year with them, I just sent out a memo to all 300 employees to no longer use this company in any fashion.

SO DISSAPPPOINTED.

Date of experience: February 22, 2019

Overview

GiftCards.com has a rating of 1.4 stars from 358 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with GiftCards.com most frequently mention customer service, business days and expiration date. GiftCards.com ranks 106th among Gift Cards sites.

service
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value
92
shipping
74
returns
68
quality
79