We’ve got just three days until Christmas – are you thinking about just giving gift cards to the rest of the people on your list?
Well, I have absolutely no qualms about giving (or receiving, for that matter) gift cards for Christmas. In fact, I think that a well-chosen gift card can be a very thoughtful gift, especially for someone who has difficulty spending money on himself/herself (ahem, me).
In fact, I just ordered a Lowe’s gift card for my mother-in-law so she can buy some new paint for her kitchen (this was on her wish list). I also bought my sister a gift card to her favorite bar/restaurant and my father-in-law a gift certificate to a hot dog/ice cream shop.
If you’re not sure what gift cards your recipients might be interested in, here’s a Top 20 list of the most-wanted gift cards this year along with links for you to purchase them from the comfort of your own home:

- Amazon: instant delivery (email or print at home) or free shipping in a greeting card or in a gift box
- VISA: also available on Amazon
- Walmart: e-gift cards available
- Target: email or mobile delivery by Christmas

- Starbucks: e-gift cards available, and also available on Amazon
- eBay: e-gift cards available
- American Express: e-gift cards available
- iTunes: e-gift cards available

- Google Play: e-gift cards available, and also available on Amazon
- Disney: e-gift cards available
- Sephora: e-gift cards available, and also available on Amazon
- Netflix: e-gift cards available, and also available on Amazon

- Home Depot: e-gift cards available
- Chick-fil-A: also available on Amazon
- Best Buy: e-gift cards available or free 2-day shipping on gift card orders of $25 or more; also available on Amazon
- McDonald’s

- GameStop: e-gift cards available, and also available on Amazon
- Dunkin’: e-gift cards available
- Mastercard: also available on Amazon
- Fandango: also available on Amazon
Just a heads up: Amazon has a number of other gift cards available (not necessarily at a discount, but still with free shipping). Some ideas: Cold Stone Creamery, Ulta Beauty, Lowe’s, AMC Theatres, Wendy’s, Applebee’s, Petco, and more.
Thanks to WalletHub for this awesome list!
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