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10 Best Credit Cards for Buying Gift Cards

10 Best Credit Cards for Buying Gift Cards

By: Adam West, 11/25/2019

No matter the time of year, it always seems like there’s an occasion around the corner that requires a gift. Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, a birthday, graduation, or any other special moment, few items meet a recipient's needs more than a gift card. That’s why we’ve assembled this list of the best credit cards for buying gift cards. You can accumulate and maximize your credit card rewards if you’re strategic about where and when you buy your gift cards, which... read more »

Can You Buy Gift Cards with a Credit Card?

Can You Buy Gift Cards with a Credit Card?

By: Matt Walker, 10/29/2019

Gift cards are one of the most popular items on shoppers’ lists during the holidays or for special occasions. In fact, 91% of people recently surveyed said they’ve purchased a gift card for someone in the past. Gift cards are easy to use, flexible when spending, and don’t require much work from the gift-giver. But consumers have run into trouble making gift card purchases with credit in the past. So, the question remains -- can you buy gift cards with a credit card? Yes —... read more »

Customize Gift Cards, Earn Rewards, and Save Money with GiftCards.com — Our Editor’s Choice™ Award Winner for Best Online Prepaid Card Retailer

Customize Gift Cards, Earn Rewards, and Save Money with GiftCards.com — Our Editor’s Choice™ Award Winner for Best Online Prepaid Card Retailer

By: Ray FitzGerald, 9/25/2017

In a Nutshell: Thanks to its massive selection of retailers, restaurants, and the ability to customize cards of any quantity or value, GiftCards.com has earned our Editor’s Choice™ Award for Best Online Prepaid Card Retailer. After being acquired in 2016 by gift card leader Blackhawk Network, the site expanded its selection and added new features — like access to its partner site, Cardpool, where consumers can sell unwanted gift cards for cash or buy them at a discount.... read more »

Cardpool Provides a Convenient Secondary Marketplace for Gift Cards by Buying and Selling Cards

Cardpool Provides a Convenient Secondary Marketplace for Gift Cards by Buying and Selling Cards

By: Lauren Keys, 6/3/2016

In a Nutshell: Gift cards can be a blessing or a curse — they’re helpful for when you might not know someone well enough to gift anything else, but they also can end up unused for years. Regardless of where you stand on gift cards, Cardpool makes gift cards great again by allowing users to buy them at discounted prices as well as sell and exchange gift cards online and in select retailers for cash or more relevant cards. Acquired by Blackhawk Network in 2011, Cardpool acts as a... read more »