ealmandjoy t1_j6mgwde wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:11 AM

At least in the United States, gift cards do not expire. I do agree though that if getting a gift card for someone it should be for a place that they actually enjoy shopping/eating at.

aeolith t1_j6mj1mp wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:38 AM

They can expire under federal law, but each state varies. In CA, they cannot.

akindofuser t1_j6mhpe9 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:22 AM

Some, in fact many, actually do. I’ve run into this numerous times.

an0nym0us11 OP t1_j6mh9oo wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:16 AM

Is that really true in all states? Gift cards here in Australia have expiry date of couple of years.

Bill_Buttersr t1_j6mxv9c wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:59 PM

I think the physical card can expire, but you'll be able to either add time or request a new one.

FlipGunderson24 t1_j6mhjp9 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:20 AM

There are laws to protect here in Canada as well, but things like VISA gift cards can start charging fees if not used within a certain time frame.