William Lipovsky
Whether you’re looking for gift cards to give as a present to friends and family, a thank-you gift for someone, or for your own personal use, there are plenty of stores that sell them.
Below, I list the best places to buy gift cards near you, complete with online purchase availability. You’ll also find the top online gift card retailers so you know your options.
Generally, there are no additional fees when purchasing gift cards, except for brands like Mastercard, American Express, and Visa, which have activation fees ranging from around $3 to $7.[1][2][3][4]
The List
The following businesses sell gift cards in-store and/or online.
Note that while some options below only sell third-party gift cards in-store, you can still purchase proprietary gift cards for most businesses on their own website.
Grocery Stores
Albertsons
- In-store or online? In-store;[5] see the list of Albertsons gift cards.
- Shop
Food Lion
- In-store or online? In-store;[6] see our list of gift cards at Food Lion.
- Shop
Giant Eagle
- In-store or online? Both;[7][8] see our list of gift cards at Giant Eagle.
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Kroger
- In-store or online? Both;[9][10] see our list of gift cards at Kroger.
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Meijer
- In-store or online? Both;[11][12] see our list of gift cards at Meijer.
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Publix
- In-store or online? In-store;[13][14] see the list of gift cards at Publix.
- Shop
Safeway
- In-store or online? In-store;[15] see our list of gift cards at Safeway.
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Stop & Shop
- In-store or online? Both;[16][17] see our list of gift cards at Stop & Shop.
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Walmart
- In-store or online? Both;[18][19] see our list of gift cards at Walmart.
- Shop
Department Stores
JCPenney
- In-store or online? In-store;[20] see the list of gift cards at JCPenney.
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Kohl’s
- In-store or online? In-store;[21] see our list of gift cards at Kohl’s.
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Target
- In-store or online? Both;[22][23] see our list of gift cards at Target.
- Shop
Drugstores
CVS
- In-store or online? In-store;[24] see our list of gift cards at CVS.
- Shop
Rite Aid
- In-store or online? Both;[1][25] see our list of gift cards at Rite Aid.
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Walgreens
- In-store or online? Both;[26][27] see our list of gift cards at Walgreens.
- Shop
Home Improvement Stores
The Home Depot
- In-store or online? Both;[28][29] see the list of gift cards sold at The Home Depot.
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Lowe’s
Convenience Stores
7-Eleven
Speedway
Other Stores
Best Buy
Costco
Dollar General
Family Dollar
- In-store or online? In-store;[40][41] see the list of gift cards at Family Dollar.
- Shop
Sam’s Club
Staples
You may also be interested in where you can buy gift cards online and pick up in-store.
Online-Only Stores
The following retailers only sell gift cards online. Gift cards are available in a variety of categories, such as restaurants, apparel, and entertainment.
Note that tapping on any company name will redirect you to its gift card page.
