Online gift card buyers
Services like Giftcard Wizard buy the card from you directly. You get a fixed quote up front and are paid after verification. Payouts are typically below face value, but the process is fast and you don't need to find a buyer yourself. See how it works.
Peer-to-peer marketplaces
Selling to another person can sometimes get a higher price, but you have to list the card, wait for a buyer and handle the risk of disputes or non-payment yourself.
Ask the retailer about cash back
Some US states require retailers to pay out small remaining balances in cash on request. For example, California requires cash redemption for gift card balances under $10. Check your state's rules before selling a card with a small balance.
Regift or use it for essentials
If the card is for a store you visit anyway, using it for everyday purchases gives you full face value. Regifting is another option for cards you can't use.
How to choose
- Need money quickly and with little effort: an online buyer.
- Want the highest possible price and can wait: a marketplace.
- Small leftover balance: ask the retailer about cash back.
- Card for a store you use: spend it yourself.