0 a card that can be exchanged in a shop or on a website for goods or services of the value that is printed on it:
1 a piece of plastic that can be exchanged in a store for goods of the value that is printed on it:
Most online retailers who use gift cards will let you return the item in exchange for something more to your liking.
She tried to buy a £20.50 blouse with £2.50 in cash plus a gift card with £18 of unspent credit.
One lucky customer will win a £700 gift card to spend instore.
Many people think a gift card is better than money because it says you at least know the person well enough to know what kind of shop they like to shop at.
