Why Buy American Express® Gift Cards
Learn the advantages of American Express® Gift Cards. With widespread acceptance, no usage fees & funds that do not expire, they're a perfect gift for any occasion.
February 24, 2025
Buying a gift comes with many considerations: the recipient’s wish list, the holiday, your budget or even picking styles, colors and sizes. Even with gift registries for babies or weddings, it’s important to find a gift that expresses your sentiments and represents your relationships. For all of life’s special occasions and all those you care about, there are many reasons why an American Express® Gift Card makes a perfect gift.
Gift Cards for the Holidays
For holidays throughout the year — from Valentine’s Day to season’s greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah and more — a gift card makes shopping personal and simple. There are many designs to choose from, including occasion-specific gift cards and others with more general gift décor. Shop our personal Gift Cards by theme to browse a great selection.
Business Gift Cards For Professional Gifting
When it comes to picking gifts for a boss or an employee, you want to send a polished message. Choose from employee appreciation, retirement, thank you or other celebratory Gift Cards. Need to place a larger order for groups, clients or customers? Search our business Gift Cards category to purchase a gift card for everyone on your list.
Last Minute Gifts with Quick Turnarounds
When you are pressed for time or receive a last-minute invitation, an eGift Card is a stress-free solution and an appreciated gift. You can still select the theme that fits the event, and most are delivered within 5 minutes (but can take up to 24 hours). Never miss a special moment again.
Benefits of American Express Gift Cards
Widely Accepted
Wondering who accepts Amex Gift Cards? More places than ever welcome American Express Gift Cards. That means they’re a great gift for the people you know who love to explore or are planning a getaway to a new destination. Consider Gift Cards for a graduation gift or to congratulate someone on an important milestone, as it’s an ideal time for them to take some time to travel.
No Usage Fees
Once the Gift Card is loaded, there are no fees. That makes these Gift Cards a perfect gift for all ages on their birthday to shop in-store, online or for experience like restaurants or amusement parks.
No Expiration
The funds on American Express Gift Cards do not expire. So during busy times like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, there’s no pressure to spend them quickly. Instead, they can take their time to find exactly what they want with card values from $25 to $3,000.
Add Gift Cards to your Mobile Wallet
The recipient can add it to their mobile wallet for a contactless way to pay at participating merchants in-store so they always have it on hand. Check out our top sellers for ideas on the best Gift Cards to buy for family, friends and colleagues.
For almost any occasion, you can trust that everyone will appreciate an American Express Gift Card. Finding a perfect gift just got easier.
