Buy now, redeem later! Please be sure to treat gift cards as you would cash by storing them safely and securely.
Retailer/merchant gift cards in the USA typically have long expiration periods or do not expire. The expiration policies are established by each retailer/merchant and are available in the Gift Card Terms on their respective websites. Expiration policies are governed by applicable laws which vary by jurisdiction.
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Gift cards purchased as part of a special promotion must be claimed within the defined period, as advertised. While they do not necessarily need to be redeemed, they do need to be *claimed*, which means the secure code must be exposed. If a promotional gift card remains unclaimed beyond the advertised time period, it will no longer be available for use.
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