One of the best ways to save money during the holiday shopping season is with gift cards, as many retailers and restaurants offer a FREE bonus gift card with any gift card or select store purchase.
Here are some of the great gift card deals I’ve found! Note some of the bonus gift cards are only valid on certain dates:
RETAIL STORES
Once Upon a Child – Buy a $40 gift card and get a free $10 gift card (deal available November 28 – December 23)
L.L. Bean – With an order of $50 or more by December 24, get a FREE $10 gift card
For the first time ever, Target is offering 10% off all Target gift cards on Black Friday from 6:00am – 12:00pm. This is worth it not just for a gift but for yourself!
Also, score some great free gift cards with select purchases on Black Friday:
Buy an iPhone 5S or iPhone 6, get a FREE $30 gift card
Buy an iPod touch, get a FREE $50 gift card
$50 gift card Buy an Xbox One, get a FREE $50 gift card
$100 gift card Buy an iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, or iPad Air, get a FREE $100 gift card
Great Black Friday deals:
Buy an iPod Touch, get a FREE $30 gift card
Buy an iPad mini, get a FREE $30 gift card
Buy an Xbox One Halo: Master Chief Collection Bundle, get a FREE $30 gift card
Buy a PlayStation 4, get a FREE $50 gift card
Buy an iPhone 5s or iPhone 6 and get a FREE $75 gift card
Buy an iPad Air and get a FREE $100 gift card
RESTAURANTS
Applebee’s – Buy $50 in gift cards, get a FREE $10 gift card (available for a limited time; bonus card expires 2/28/15)
Boston Market– Buy a $25 gift card, get a FREE $5 gift card (valid December 1, 2014 – January 31, 2015)
Chili’s – Buy a $50 gift card, get a FREE $10 eBonus gift card (valid January 1 – February 10)
Macaroni Grill – Buy a $25 gift card online or in person, get a FREE $5 gift card (good from 11/17/14 – 12/31/14. The $5 Grazie Gift Bonus Coupon valid 1/1/15 – 2/11/15 at participating locations only.)
Outback Steakhouse – Buy $100 in gift cards, get a FREE $20 gift card (valid January 1 – February 10th)
P.F. Chang’s – Buy $100 in gift cards, get a FREE $20 bonus card
Ruby Tuesday – Buy $50 in gift cards, get a FREE $15 gift card
-Buy $25 in gift cards, get a FREE $5 gift card
(bonus gift cards valid January 2 – February 28)