Whether it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah, Mother’s Day, a birthday, a housewarming, or just to say thank you, sometimes it feels like finding the perfect gift for friends, family, or co-workers is downright impossible.
Sure, in some cases, they may give you a few hints about what they’re interested in, or maybe they’re easy to shop for all around — but what about the people who already have everything they could ever want?
In the case of the holiday season, getting anybody on your list a gift card is a great bet.
These days, pretty much every retailer out there offers gift cards to customers, making it easy to snag a card from your giftee’s favorite store, from Amazon to Pottery Barn, and everywhere in between. Read below for a list of 65+ of our top picks this holiday season, for food, housewares, clothing, makeup, cake, car services, glasses, books, and more, and take a deep breath.
Whoever you’re getting a gift for, they can figure it out for themselves. With your help, at least.
Amazon
Did you expect any different at the number one spot? Amazon is the go-to hub for all things gifting, letting your giftee choose from hundreds of thousands of items at the touch of a button.
Brooklinen
Brooklinen is also offering e-gift cards, to snag their very own luxury sheets, bedding, towels, loungewear and more.
Madewell
A gift card from Madewell can be used to buy tons of trendy clothing including great quality denim, dresses, shoes, accessories and more. Who doesn’t love a shopping spree?
Ulta Beauty
If someone is a makeup lover or a skincare junkie on your shopping list, then they’ll totally appreciate a gift card from Ulta Beauty. Dozens of brands such as Mac Cosmetics, Bare Minerals, Tarte, Urban Decay and so many more are available for purchase.
Goldbelly
Explore culinary treasures nationwide. Savor iconic dishes from top eateries delivered to your doorstep. A passport to diverse flavors and gourmet delights awaits.
Fresh Direct
Unlock a world of fresh groceries and meal options. From farm-fresh produce to gourmet specialties, this card brings convenience and quality to your doorstep.
Cheesecake Factory
Indulge in decadent desserts and savory dishes. This card offers a ticket to a diverse menu, famed cheesecakes, and a delightful dining experience.
RPM Raceway
Gift an evening (or day) of go-karting at RPM Raceway! Enjoy racing on the epic megatrack, playing classic and modern arcade games and so much more. The company has many location options, including Jersey City, Long Island, Stamford, Syracuse and more.
Milk Bar
Give a sweet gift to your loved one with a Milk Bar gift card. They can choose from cakes, cookies, pies and more.
Parachute
As the brand says, “Don’t lose sleep over finding the perfect gift.” Parachute makes it easy with their digital gift card.
Glossier
Glossier is the one-stop-shop for all things skincare, makeup and beauty. Your skincare-obsessed friend will have a blast loading their virtual carts.
lululemon
Who doesn’t love buttery soft fabric, comfortable workout attire and cool athleisure? We know we do!
Away Luggage
An Away Luggage gift card is great for the travel enthusiast in your life. They can purchase anything from the brand’s website including their great quality but well-priced suitcases that come with a portable charger depending on which size they choose.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Gift luxury from the finest department store on Fifth Avenue. For the person who only shows up in designer, consider sending them a Saks card so they can enter their own shopping winter wonderland (in the form of cashmere, leather, silver, and gold, of course).
Turo
For the loved one who doesn’t own a car of their own, make life that much more convenient for them with a Turo gift card. This will give them the option to rent select cars in their neighborhood to run some errands, drive upstate for their next ski adventure and more.
Bloomingdales
Of course, we can’t just stop at Saks. If you have a friend that blooms when they step foot in Bloomingdales, then this is the gift for them.
La Colombe Coffee
This La Colombe gift card will be sure to please the caffeine addict in your life. Help them get in an extra shot or two from the roastery that is committed to making the world a better place, one brew at a time.
L.L. Bean
A great gift card for the ‘outdoorsy type’ in your group. L.L. Bean offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor products and apparel, from camping equipment to snow pants.
Pottery Barn
If your giftee is wild about furniture and decor, then they will be head over heels for this Pottery Barn gift card. Trust us with this one.
The Sill
The Sill is an awesome plant delivery service based out of New York City. They offer many different plants (that come with chic planters) like ferns, snake plants and even trendy macrame plant hangers.
Skims
Give the gift of Skims with this special gift card. Now, your recipient can choose whatever their heart desires.
Urban Outfitters
Ranging from accessories to shoes and tops to bottoms, Urban Outfitters has it all. With a gift card, your lucky giftee will have some fun shopping days!
Petsmart
If your friend or loved one is all about their furry friend, they’ll be pleased to receive a gift card from Petsmart without a doubt.
Sephora
Finding a Sephora gift card in a beautiful little card is a makeup lover’s dream. They can purchase whatever they want from brands like Nars, Tarte, Urban Decay and so many more, including Glossier, as of recently!
HelloFresh
If they enjoy cooking in the kitchen but don’t love running around the grocery store to find all the ingredients for their desired recipe, consider getting them a HelloFresh gift card.
Zappos
At Zappos, your loved one can purchase a variety of shoes and clothing from brands like UGG, Steve Madden, Marc Jacobs and more for men, women and even kids.
Williams Sonoma
If they love nice quality kitchen gear but don’t always have the heart to spend the extra money, consider buying them a gift card from Williams Sonoma so they can splurge a little bit more this year!
H&M
If “trendy clothes” is their middle name, consider getting them a gift card to H&M. The style finds are limitless.
Victoria’s Secret
A Victoria’s Secret gift card is always a great gift. Your special someone can choose from silky pajamas, sweet body mists, yummy lipglosses and more.
Best Buy
If he or she is a tech lover or you have had their eye on a certain item, purchase them a Best Buy gift card so they can put it towards their grand purchase!
DoorDash
If they always order in, they’ll totally appreciate a DoorDash gift card to buy meals from their favorite local restaurants — plus it’s a great way to promote supporting small businesses!
Lyft
If they live in a big city or don’t own a car, they’ll definitely appreciate a Lyft gift card to help them get around town. Take it from us city dwellers.
Gorjana Jewelry
If you want to give them the gift of jewelry this season but don’t know what they may enjoy, consider a Gorjana gift card.
Huckberry
Explorers everywhere will love a gift card from the iconic gear brand, Huckberry. Choose from an array of pre-loaded virtual gift cards.
Stitch Fix
The fashion guru in your life will be so appreciative of a gift card that allows them to opt into personalized style sent right to their door. Or, if they want to shop instantly, they can do that, too!
Cameo
If they’re huge fans of celebrities and the stars, then they’ll be overjoyed to receive a gift card to Cameo. With the gift card, they can access thousands of celebrities and request a personalized video message for any occasion.
Uncommon Goods
Gift your special person a gift card to Uncommon Goods, where everything is all out of the ordinary. They are bound to find unique items they can’t find anywhere else.
Winc
As the brand describes it, drinks come true with Winc. So allow your recipient the drink of their dreams with a gift card they’ll definitely appreciate.
The Body Shop
Housing products for face, body, hair and more, The Body Shop sells something for everyone. They won’t be disappointed with this one.
Blue Apron
Another great meal delivery gift card option, Blue Apron will meet all of their tasty needs and more. This gift card also never expires and carries no fees.
Anthropologie
Help them add some sparkle to a new house, a dorm room or a beloved space in their home with a gift card to Anthropologie. They also sell clothing and accessories, should they want to spruce up their closet, too.
Nike
Have a gift to give? Just do it, with Nike. The shoe and athletics store is a great place to gift from for new shoes, a hoodie, leggings and more. Plus, they deliver via email in two hours or less.
Our Place
Help them turn up the heat in their kitchen with a gift card from Our Place, home of the viral Always Pan. The cookware company also sells plates, bowls, cutlery and more, for new and experienced chefs.
Target
Really, what can’t you find at Target? This is the perfect place to give a gift card from, as the options they can choose from are endless, from technology to clothing, housewares and more.
Casetify
Protect their new electronics and shoe off their personal style with a fun case from Casetify. They also sell other tech accessories, like AirPod cases, laptop cases, watch straps and more.
Food52
Re-stock their kitchen with must-have cooking, baking and other supplies they will love forever. They also sell tasty treats, decor and more, so your recipient has plenty to choose from.
Nordstrom
What’s more fun than running wild in a department store with money to spend? Doing it all online. Give the gift of a Nordstrom gift card and make their day, letting them shop across all categories.
Cozy Earth
This super soft bamboo brand has bedding, loungewear and more that all make perfect gifts they can choose themselves.
Magnolia Bakery
If Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding and yummy cupcakes are calling their name, but they don’t live in NYC, give them a gift card to get them some ASAP. This sweet treat is a must for any one, as they now deliver nationwide.
Harry & David
Instead of sending a gift basket, send them a gift card to choose their own, according to their tastes and preferences.
e.l.f. Cosmetics
This cosmetics brand is a great place to give a gift card to, with plenty of affordable options to shop for all ages.
Winky Lux
Another great beauty buy, Winky Lux has an array of makeup and skincare to shop for the makeover-obsessed giftee in your life.
Warby Parker
Do you see this great gift idea? A Warby Parker gift card is great for glasses wearers, letting them pick some new frames or accessories.
Alo Yoga
Give them some zen with a gift card to Alo Yoga. There, they can shop yoga clothes, accessories and more on their own time.
Barnes & Noble
Gift the biggest reader in your life a new stack of books, hand-selected by them. You may not know their exact taste, but you can’t go wrong with a Barnes & Noble gift card.
Wayfair
Know someone who’s moving into a new place? Try handing them a Wayfair gift card, and grant them access to thousands of home furnishings, on your dime.
Frontgate
If you know a loved one looking to trick out their patio this year, try gifting them a Frontgate gift card. They’ll thank you, and their home will, too.
Fenty Beauty
It’s Fenty. Need we say more? Rihanna’s makeup and skincare brand has become one of the hottest in the game in the last few years. Treat your makeup-obsessed friend to the best of the best.
Everlane
For the stylish friend in your life who loves block colors, there’s always an Everlane e-gift card to gift. Let them run wild, on clothes that won’t run.
J. Crew
Who’s the preppiest person you know? What’re you going to get them for their birthday? Might we suggest a J. Crew e-gift card?
Shein
Lots of people have opinions about fast fashion. Those opinions might change if they were gifted a $50 e-gift card to Shein and saw how much they could pick up with it. Just saying.
LEGO
Build up holiday cheer this season when you gift a brick-enthusiast a brand-new LEGO e-gift card. Available starting at just $10, this present is sure to win over giftees of all ages. Happy building!
Sur la Table
What to get the accomplished home chef that has it all? Why don’t you let them figure it out, and let them know you’re thinking of them, when you gift this Sur la Table e-Gift card, starting at just $10.00.
Fender
Make sure your giftee’s holiday season rocks with an e-gift card from Fender. Starting at just $10, a Fender gift card can buy them pics, an amp, and even a guitar, depending on how high a price you put on it.
Etsy
Gift someone on your list something homemade and special. Just not made in your home. With an Etsy e-gift card, starting at just $25.00, your giftee can truly find themselves something one-of-a-kind.
Sperry
Have any preppy peeps you’re planning on giving a gift to this holiday season? How about your treat them to treat themselves to a new pair of boat shoes, or whatever else they might fancy, with an e-gift card from Sperry.
The North Face
It’s getting cold out there, Post readers. Give the gift of warmth all winter long with an e-gift card from The North Face, offering fleeces, jackets, warm socks, and more.
Merrell
Know anyone who plans on visiting their family on Christmas day, and then heading out on a hike on the 26th? Pick them up an e-gift card from Merrell, starting at just $10.00, and allow them to invest in a new pair of hiking shoes.
Xtrema
What’s cooking this Christmas? Your giftee! If you’re not sure exactly what kind of pan they’re in the market for, just gift them an Xtrema e-gift card, and know that whatever they choose, they’re picking quality.
Fanatics
Any sports fan on your list this year will love to receive an e-gift card to Fanatics. Nevermind that you can’t quite remember what their favorite player’s name is. They’ll remember.
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