William Lipovsky
Below, I’ve compiled the list of third-party gift cards you can find at most JCPenney stores, as well as which gift cards it doesn’t sell.
Note that there are generally no additional fees when purchasing gift cards at JCPenney, with the exception of Visa gift cards. These come with an activation fee of around $3 to $6.[1][2]
The List
JCPenney sells the following gift card brands in stores. Third-party gift cards aren’t available online.[3]
I contacted JCPenney locations in Kansas, Vermont, and Washington to confirm this information.
Availability may vary by location and what’s in stock.[3] It’s a good idea to call in advance if you want to buy a specific brand.
Also, be aware that returns aren’t available for JCPenney or third-party gift cards.[4]
- Amazon
- Applebee’s
- Barnes & Noble
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Chili’s
- Fandango
- GameStop
- Google Play
- The Home Depot
- IHOP
- LongHorn Steakhouse
- Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse
- Panera Bread
- Starbucks
- Visa
- Xbox Live
Tip: You can purchase gift cards with the JCPenney credit card, as well as other credit cards, debit cards, personal checks, or cash. However, you can’t use a gift card to buy another gift card.[3][1]
Gift Cards JCPenney Doesn’t Sell
JCPenney doesn’t sell the following popular gift card brands.
Note that you can select the linked company names to find out where to buy these gift cards.
Alternatives
If JCPenney doesn’t sell the particular gift cards you’re looking for, there are similar stores where you may be able to find them.
Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart are a few of the options most similar to JCPenney.
Each of these stores sells a wide range of items other than gift cards — such as clothing and home goods — so you can get a lot of shopping done in one trip.
Find out more about these options in the list of places that sell gift cards.
FAQ
You can put up to $500 on customizable JCPenney store gift cards, with a daily purchase limit of $10,000.[1][5] There are no purchase limits for third-party gift cards.[3]
In Summary
You can buy several third-party gift card brands in-store at JCPenney, along with the department store’s own store gift cards.[3][1]
There are generally no additional fees, except that Visa gift cards come with activation fees ranging from $3 to $6.[3][1]
You can’t return gift cards to JCPenney and availability may vary by location, so if you have a particular gift card in mind, it’s best to call ahead.[3]
You’re welcome to add questions, experiences, or comments regarding gift cards at JCPenney in the comments section below.
