Gift cards are an easy alternative to giving money, but they do come with some limitations and potential pitfalls. Here's what you need to know.

Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift, but they are also a target for scammers.

Gift cards are a very popular and convenient way to give a gift this holiday season to your friends or family, but they can also be a target for scammers who want to steal your money or personal ...

As the holidays come to a close, you probably have multiple gift cards in your possession. Though it's obvious where to use some gift cards (like an iTunes card or a Google Play card), others may come ...

Trying to use a Mastercard, Visa, or Amex Gift Card on Amazon can cause several headaches. First, simply registering the card as a payment method can be tricky. Amazon requires a name and billing ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are gearing up to spread some cheer with gift cards. However, it’s important to remember that these convenient gifts are also a favorite ...

The National Retail Federation says gift cards will be the second most popular gift category this holiday season behind clothing. They’ll represent 44% of all gifts for a total dollar amount of almost ...

Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

Would you ever dream of buying a beautiful gift, maybe a cashmere sweater or a diamond necklace, and have it gift-wrapped at the store, only to watch your special someone open the box and discover it ...

Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in ...