{"id":289,"date":"2022-04-09T15:12:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T15:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jaspilite.com\/in\/teen-gift-card-ideas\/"},"modified":"2022-04-14T10:39:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T10:39:13","slug":"teen-gift-card-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jaspilite.com\/in\/teen-gift-card-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Gift Card Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<p>Teen gift cards are great when you don&#8217;t know what to buy for a teenager&#8217;s birthday,\u00a0Christmas celebration, or another special occasion. They give a teenager the option to buy whatever he or she wants, which means you know your money went to something he or she will truly enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h2 id=\"the-best-gift-cards-for-teens\">The Best Gift Cards for Teens<\/h2>\n<p>Gift cards are available at almost any brick-and-mortar store. You can usually find large displays featuring dozens of different gift card options. If you&#8217;re planning ahead, most retailers sell their own gift cards on their website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"cool-clothing-store-cards\">Cool Clothing Store Cards<\/h3>\n<p>Each teen has their own style, so make sure you understand what kind of clothing or accessories they like to buy before choosing a gift card focused on style purchases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nike:\u00a0Nike gift cards\u00a0are versatile because they can be used online or in stores for shoes, clothes, or accessories from Nike, Hurley, and Converse. With more than 25 card designs they even come packaged in a mini Nike shoe box.<\/li>\n<li>Rent the Runway: This card is a\u00a0great gift for girls\u00a0because they can rent designer\u00a0dresses for special occasions like homecoming\u00a0and prom. Rentals start as low as $30 so make sure the card amount is at least that much.<\/li>\n<li>American Eagle: As one of the most\u00a0popular teen brands, an\u00a0American Eagle gift card\u00a0is great because it can also be used at Aerie stores and features clothing and accessories for teen guys and girls.<\/li>\n<li>Zappos: The popular shoe retailer has gift cards you can buy online as either emailed gift codes or physical cards mailed to you. There are two designs for physical cards and 10 for emailed cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"hobby-gift-cards\">Hobby Gift Cards<\/h3>\n<p>A major part of the teen lifestyle involves participating in hobbies through school or with friends. Gift cards that celebrate their interests feel more personal than cash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yaymaker: From Paint Nite to Plant Nite events,\u00a0Yaymaker Anytime Passes\u00a0cost $26 each when you buy two or more and are good for any Yaymaker event near you in the next 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>Hobby Lobby: Available in $10 to $200 amounts, a\u00a0Hobby Lobby gift card\u00a0gives creative teens free rein of the supplies they need for everything from clothing design to baking.<\/li>\n<li>GameStop: Teens who love PC, Xbox or PS4 video gaming will love getting a\u00a0Gamestop gift card. Cards come in $25, $50, $100 or an amount you choose. You can buy the cards in a retail store or online with a digital code.<\/li>\n<li>Nintendo eShop: Teens who love to play their Nintendo Switch, Wii, or 3DS can use this card of $10, $20, $35, or $50 to choose from over 1,000 new games and you can buy the card in stores or online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"entertainment-gift-cards\">Entertainment Gift Cards<\/h3>\n<p>Movies, music, and events are what teens do. Give them the gift of entertainment with one of these gift cards.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>StubHub: Teens who love attending sporting events or concerts can use their\u00a0StubHub gift card\u00a0of $25 to $1,000 to purchase tickets for events of their choice.<\/li>\n<li>Netflix: For the teen who loves watching movies and shows at home with friends, a Netflix gift card can help pay for the monthly subscription cost. The lowest plans cost about $9 per month.<\/li>\n<li>Fandango: The movie ticket provider has gift cards with collectible designs based on your favorite movie characters. You can also buy special occasion cards with designs for Mother&#8217;s Day, birthdays, or congratulations.<\/li>\n<li>Spotify: Teen music lovers can use their\u00a0Spotify gift card\u00a0to get the Premium version to listen to unlimited ad-free music. Premium plans cost about $10 per month.<\/li>\n<li>Google Play: Movies, music, games, shows, books, and more are available in the Google Play Store for teens to pick from with this gift card.<\/li>\n<li>PlayStation Store: Teens who own a PlayStation will appreciate this card that can help them purchase games, game add-ons, and movies through their PlayStation account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"experiential-gift-cards\">Experiential Gift Cards<\/h3>\n<p>Teens don&#8217;t always have enough expendable income to do the fun things they want. An experiential gift card gives them the funds they need to have fun.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get Air: This trampoline park offers fun events like Club Air where the park goes dark and turns into a massive dance club party.<\/li>\n<li>Dave &amp; Busters: The ultimate arcade,\u00a0Dave &amp; Busters\u00a0is like Chuck-E-Cheese for teens and adults. Gift cards can be used for food and gaming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Six Flags: This company operates amusement parks and water parks all across the country. To get a gift certificate you&#8217;ll need to find a\u00a0Six Flags location\u00a0near you from their\u00a0Official Home Page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"unique-gift-cards\">Unique Gift Cards<\/h3>\n<p>Teens today are planning for their future and the future of the world they live in. Help them reach their goals with unique gift cards that go beyond wants and likes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stockpile: Teens can invest in fractional shares of stocks to potentially earn a return on your investment with this gift card. You can choose from gift cards for top brands like Apple and Nike or get the &#8220;Choose Your Own Stock&#8221; card so the teen makes the choice. Either way, anyone under age 18 has to create a stockpile account with an adult to redeem their gift card.<\/li>\n<li>Gift of College: Help your favorite teen save up for college with the\u00a0Gift of College Gift Card\u00a0that can be added to their 529 plan through Gift of College.<\/li>\n<li>Charity Choice: Teens don&#8217;t have a lot of money to give, so this card gives them the opportunity to make a\u00a0donation to the charity\u00a0of their choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h2 id=\"buying-gift-cards-online\">Buying Gift Cards Online<\/h2>\n<p>Many retailers today have a website and offer eGift cards and gift codes you can use while shopping online. You can often email the gift card to your email address then print it to give to your favorite teen or have it emailed directly to them at a scheduled time. Keep in mind most of these online gift cards can only be used online and teens may have to pay shipping costs for their purchases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"steam-digital-egift-card\">STEAM Digital eGift Card<\/h3>\n<p>On STEAM teens can buy games, software to do this like custom animation, and hardware. If you&#8217;re a teen or gamer giving a\u00a0STEAM Digital Gift Card\u00a0to a friend and you already have a STEAM account, simply log in and choose the friend you want to give a gift to. Once you complete the transaction, it goes directly into their STEAM account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"cloud-9-living-experiential-egift-card\">Cloud 9 Living Experiential eGift Card<\/h3>\n<p>If a true adventure is what you want to give the\u00a0Cloud 9 Living\u00a0eGift card allows your favorite teen the opportunity to choose from hundreds of activities near them. Browse through their available experiences, then load the eGift card with an amount that pays in full for at least one of the options. There are 7 card design options available and you can include a personalized message.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"uber-egift-card\">Uber eGift Card<\/h3>\n<p>Since many teens don&#8217;t have their own transportation, an\u00a0Uber gift card\u00a0can come in handy when they want to head out for a movie or shopping trip. The gift card can also be used for UberEATS. Teens who have the Uber app can upload their gift card, then use it to pay for a ride from an Uber driver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"uncommon-goods-egift-card\">Uncommon Goods eGift Card<\/h3>\n<p>Teens love to be unique and\u00a0Uncommon Goods\u00a0is an awesome place to shop for one-of-a-kind items. They even have a teen section loaded with fun accessories, games, and decor items. You can email a gift certificate for any amount from $5 to $1,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"thinkgeek-egift-card\">ThinkGeek eGift Card<\/h3>\n<p>Gamers, tech geeks, and all other types of nerds will find everything their imagination desires at\u00a0ThinkGeek. From clothing to gadgets, teens can shop for almost anything with an eGift card ranging from $10 to $250. Gift cards can be used online at ThinkGeek and GameStop or in their stores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h2 id=\"creative-packaging-options-for-teen-gift-cards\">Creative Packaging Options for Teen Gift Cards<\/h2>\n<p>Gift cards may feel like impersonal presents, but you can\u00a0personalize the packaging in creative ways\u00a0to make it feel more thoughtful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Put it in a puzzle box so they have to solve the puzzle before finding their gift.<\/li>\n<li>Buy a gift card box that&#8217;s made to hold these little plastic cards.<\/li>\n<li>Wrap the card in a small box, then wrap that in a bigger box and continue this way until you have a giant box filled with smaller boxes.<\/li>\n<li>String up a mini clothesline at the teen&#8217;s birthday party where guests can hang their gift cards using mini clothespins.<\/li>\n<li>Make a mini gift basket that shares themed items and includes the gift card.<\/li>\n<li>Use accessories like new gloves or socks to hold the card.<\/li>\n<li>Place the gift card inside a book like a bookmark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h2 id=\"gift-card-benefits-and-buying-tips\">Gift Card Benefits and Buying Tips<\/h2>\n<p>Buying a gift card might seem easier than buying a tangible present, but that&#8217;s not necessarily true. There are many factors to consider before purchasing a gift card too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"benefit-of-gift-cards-over-goods\">Benefit of Gift Cards Over Goods<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever bought a teenager a gift only to never see it again? It&#8217;s probably because he or she really didn&#8217;t like it or had no need for it. Not only does this hurt your feelings, but it&#8217;s also not money well spent. This is why people everywhere are turning to teen gift cards instead of buying an item.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"benefit-of-gift-cards-over-cash\">Benefit of Gift Cards Over Cash<\/h3>\n<p>When considering a present for a teenager, you may think of just giving him or her cash. However, with cash, the teen can buy something that you may not necessarily be proud of. With a gift card, you know where the recipient is using it and have some idea of what he or she will buy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h3 id=\"choosing-the-gift-card-amount\">Choosing the Gift Card Amount<\/h3>\n<p>The amount you put on the gift card depends on what you want to give. While it may seem like you need to spend more on a card rather than on an item because the person will know exactly how much you spent, consider that you are giving the teen something he or she will use, which means your money is better spent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LtkBlockTop\">\n<h2 id=\"the-gift-that-keeps-giving\">The Gift That Keeps Giving<\/h2>\n<p>When you give a gift card, you give the excitement of your gift twice &#8211; once when it is received and once when it is redeemed. Make sure your gift card amount and retailer makes sense for the goods it can be used to purchase so the teen recipient can really enjoy their\u00a0cool gift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teen gift cards are great when you don&#8217;t know what to buy for a teenager&#8217;s birthday,\u00a0Christmas celebration, or another special occasion. 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