William Lipovsky
Below, I explain where to buy Hobby Lobby gift cards and list the places that don’t sell them (so you’ll know where not to go).
Note that Hobby Lobby gift cards usually don’t have any additional fees, although gift cards purchased on the Hobby Lobby website come with a $1 per card mailing and processing fee.[1][2]
What I Recommend
If you prefer to shop in person, The Home Depot and Lowe’s are equally good options.
Neither store charges a purchase or activation fee for Hobby Lobby gift cards, and you can pay for your purchase using cash, a debit card, or a credit card.[3][4]
If you’re open to shopping online, CardCash often offers Hobby Lobby gift cards at a discount (usually around 11% to 13% off). CardCash also doesn’t charge any shipping fees for physical gift cards.[5][6]
Be aware that CardCash is a gift card reseller, and if you’re uncomfortable buying a used gift card, you’re better off buying from Hobby Lobby, The Home Depot, or Lowe’s. However, CardCash does have a 45-day guarantee and will issue a refund if your gift card doesn’t work.[5]
The List
If you choose not to buy directly from Hobby Lobby, the following stores sell Hobby Lobby gift cards. I’ve placed the list in order of the overall best options.
Note that in-store ability may vary by location and what’s in stock at the time of your visit.[3][4]
CardCash
The Home Depot
Lowe’s
Tip: You can use Hobby Lobby gift cards for online purchases as well as in stores. Note that because it issues refunds for online purchases to the original form of payment, Hobby Lobby recommends holding onto gift cards after you use them in case you need to make a return.[7][1]
Places That Don’t Sell Hobby Lobby Gift Cards
In the course of my research, I found that the following stores don’t sell Hobby Lobby gift cards.
I confirmed this information by reaching out to customer service representatives and reviewing each business’s website.
- Amazon[8]
- Best Buy[9]
- BJ’s Wholesale Club[10]
- Costco[11]
- CVS[12]
- Dollar General[13]
- Giant Eagle[14]
- Gift Card Granny[15]
- GiftCardMall.com[16]
- Giftcards.com[17]
- Kroger[18]
- Publix[19]
- Rite Aid[20]
- Safeway[21]
- Sam’s Club[22]
- Staples[23]
- Target[24]
- Walgreens[25]
- Walmart[26]
Alternatives
Since Hobby Lobby gift cards are only sold at a few places, you might want to consider checking out a wider range of gift card options — especially if you’re looking to buy a gift nearby on short notice.
See the list of places to buy gift cards.
FAQ
No, Hobby Lobby and its gift card vendors only offer physical Hobby Lobby gift cards.[27][6][3][4]
You can check the balance of a Hobby Lobby store gift card by calling the phone number on the back of the card, asking a cashier at Hobby Lobby to check it, or using Hobby Lobby’s online gift card checker.[1][28]
No, Hobby Lobby gift cards never expire. However, keep in mind that some states may declare idle funds as unclaimed property, which Hobby Lobby won’t replace.[29][1]
No, none of the businesses mentioned above (including Hobby Lobby) will accept gift card returns. The only exception is under CardCash’s 45-day guarantee policy, which gives refunds on gift cards that don’t have the promised balance.[30][31][1][32]
In Summary
Hobby Lobby sells its gift cards in stores and on its website.[1]
Most third-party retailers don’t sell Hobby Lobby gift cards, but you can get one from The Home Depot, Lowe’s, or the discounted resale platform CardCash.[1][4]
There are no additional fees when purchasing Hobby Lobby gift cards unless you buy them from the Hobby Lobby website, which charges about $1 per card in shipping and processing fees.[1][2]
You can share any questions or personal experiences you’ve had with buying or using Hobby Lobby gift cards in the comments section below.
