The 34 Best Procrastinator-Proof E-Gift Cards That Are Easy to Buy & Send Online
Give them a gift they actually won't return.
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Traditionally speaking, giving a gift card or chunk of cash as a gift gets a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to be a last-minute gift that looks like you put zero thought into it at all whatsoever. Especially if you have to celebrate milestones or holidays with loved ones virtually, giving e-gifts over the Internet is more acceptable than ever before. Besides, in reality, gift cards allow the giftee in question to get whatever they want, so you don’t have to do the guesswork to try to figure it out.
Best E-Gift Cards at a Glance
- Best Overall: Visa Prepaid Gift Card, $106
- Best Fashion: Abercrombie E-Gift Card, $25+
- Best Beauty: Bath & Body Works Gift Card, $5+
- Best Food: Grubhub Gift Card, $25+
- Best Entertainment: StubHub Gift Card, $25+
- Best Video Game: Nintendo eShop Gift Card, $10+
- Best Home: Walmart Basic Blue Yellow Spark Gift Card, $5+
- Best Tech: Bose eGift Card, $50+
- Best Fitness: Alo Yoga e-Gift Card, $50+
- Best Travel: Airbnb Gift Card, $50+
Look, I’ll admit it—I’ve definitely been one to scurry into the nearest grocery store to pick out a last-minute (and super generic) gift card on my way to Christmas gift exchanges with my family in the past (I mean, I highly doubt my grandmother wanted a gift card to Home Depot, but hey, that’s all that was left) but now, it’s so darn easy to buy and send thoughtful e-cards online from stores and services that the recipient in question will actually love—and it takes even less time than sprinting to the CVS around the block and checking out IRL.
Scroll through below to check out some of the best last-minute e-gift cards you can buy and send online without looking like a massive procrastinator.
Visa Prepaid Gift Card – $100 + $6 Fee
If you’re not the closest with your giftee or they own just about everything already, you can’t go wrong with a classic Visa gift card that they can spend anywhere. That way, they’re bound to get something they actually want this holiday season.
Available gift amounts: $100 (plus a $6 purchase fee)
Available gift amounts: $100 (plus a $6 purchase fee)
Airbnb Gift Card
Get the loved one who keeps saying they want to travel more in 2026 an Airbnb gift card so they can stay in a cozy cabin, bougie penthouse, or homey apartment.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
StubHub Gift Card
Give them an gift they’ll never forget: an experience of a lifetime! They can easily buy tickets to a comedy show, concert, or festival with a StubHub gift card.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $200
Available gift amounts: $25 – $200
Bose eGift Card
The tech-saavy friend or family member will appreciate a Bose e-gift card, especially if they’ve already tried everything from Apple.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Walmart Basic Blue Yellow Spark Gift Card
If their preferred big-box retailer is Walmart, you’re in luck. Walmart offers e-gift cards ranging from $5 to $500 (BTW, few brands carry options for as low as $5).
Available gift amounts: $5 -$500
Available gift amounts: $5 -$500
Quince E-Gift Card
Now here’s a more unique gift card option that’ll impress your fashion-forward friend! All the girlies (including our team) are shopping at Quince because of the brand’s stylish, high-quality clothing with affordable price tags.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Abercrombie E-Gift Card
One peek at the plaid pattern on this gift card and they’ll know where it’s from—and be super thrilled about it! Who doesn’t want cash to spend on AB&F’s trendy clothing?
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Bath & Body Works Gift Card
Bath & Body Works offers both physical and e-gift cards in an array of fun, festive, colorful designs. Either way, your giftee’s home is about to be absolutely stocked with goodies.
Available gift amounts: $5 – $250
Available gift amounts: $5 – $250
Alo Yoga e-Gift Card
Spoil your active bestie with an Alo gift card that’ll let them snag the cutest leggings, jackets, and sets. Money to spend at Alo is any gym buff’s dream come true.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $1,000
Available gift amounts: $50 – $1,000
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Starbucks Gift Card
Whether they prefer coffee, tea, or PSLs, you simply can’t go wrong with a Starbucks gift card. Who doesn’t love Starbs?!
Available gift amounts: $15 – $100
Available gift amounts: $15 – $100
Ulta Beauty Gift Card
Treat them to the skincare and makeup must-haves on their list with a gift card to Ulta Beauty. Totally foolproof.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $250
Available gift amounts: $25 – $250
Sephora Gift Card
Or, if they’re #teamSephora, you can make their beauty dreams come true with a gift card to the retailer.
Available gift amounts: $10 – $250
Available gift amounts: $10 – $250
Nordstrom e-Gift Card
I can’t think of a better gift card for your mom, sis or grandma than one from Nordstrom. The retailer carries every brand imaginable. It’s the perfect place for them to go on a shopping spree with the gift card you gave them.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Nintendo eShop Gift Card
Your gamer sibling, friend or significant other will appreciate a Nintendo eShop gift card that’ll allow them to buy games, apps and more.
Available gift amounts: $10 – $100
Available gift amounts: $10 – $100
Grubhub Gift Card
The best gift you could ever give to a foodie is, of course, more food! Pick up a Grubhub gift card and let them choose their next meal!
Available gift amounts: $25 – $100
Available gift amounts: $25 – $100
Revolve Gift Certificate
Treat them to a Revolve shopping spree by getting them a gift certificate from the retailer. Cult Gaia, Birkenstock, AGOLDE, and Levi’s are just a few of the brands that await them.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
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Amazon Gift Card
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you already know how big the service’s ridiculously expansive product range is, and how the one to two-day shipping speeds are a major game-changer. Give any of the avid Prime members in your life a gift card
to stock up on whatever their heart desires!
Available gift amounts: $25 – $200
Available gift amounts: $25 – $200
Etsy E-Gift Card
There are very few people I know who don’t love to score a unique, vintage, or hand-made find on Etsy, and this email-able gift card is the perfect way to let them pick out something special for themselves.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $250
Available gift amounts: $25 – $250
Photo: Apple.
Apple Gift Card
Any tech guru would be so happy to unwrap an Apple gift card. They could put it towards a new pair of AirPods, phone case, or charger.
Available gift amounts: $15 – $500
Available gift amounts: $15 – $500
Photo: Fanatics.
Fanatics Gift Card
The sports lover on your list will be thrilled about the shopping spree they’re about to embark on. Fanatics has jerseys, merch, and memorabilia galore.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $300
Available gift amounts: $25 – $300
Best Buy Gift Card
Please the techie in your life with an e-gift card to Best Buy. Whether they need new AirPods, a vacuum or even kitchen appliances, Best Buy has way more than you ever imagined.
Available gift amounts: $15 – $500
Available gift amounts: $15 – $500
Chanel E-Gift Card
Did you know Chanel sells e-gift cards? I certainly didn’t, but now I do! A designer brand is perhaps the best gift card idea, since the hefty price tags are what they likely need the most help with. The e-gift card only applies to beauty and fragrance, but it’s still totally worth it and sure to be a hit. They can restock on Coco Mademoiselle or a Hailey Bieber-loved foundation.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
ESPN.
ESPN+ Subscription
Perfect for the sports enthusiast on your list (or anyone who likes to watch live games), ESPN+ now offers the option to gift an ESPN+ subscription. Select a delivery date and they’ll get access to a year of exclusive live sports and originals.
Available gift amounts: Monthly or yearly subscription
Available gift amounts: Monthly or yearly subscription
Goldbelly.
Goldbelly E-Gift Card
What do Ina Garten, Wolfgang Puck, Guy Fieri, and Nancy Silverton all have in common? They sell their yummy food and desserts on Goldbelly, of course! The ultimate foodie will be drooling over the endless options they can choose from thanks to the gift card you got them.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Tatcha Gift Card
Skincare is personal, so make sure your recipient gets what they want by giving them the freedom to. Gift them some cash to grab some of Tatcha’s luxury formulas, from plumping creams to brightening serums.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Cariuma Gift Card
Your friend, your partner or even your cool parents will love these celeb-loved and sustainable sneakers. Let them pick out their next pair of kicks.
Available gift amounts: $10 – $500
Available gift amounts: $10 – $500
Courtesy of Lululemon.
Lululemon E-Gift Card
Perfect for the fitness buff or athleisure lover on your list this year, Lulu’s gift cards can be easily purchased online and sent to the recipient by mail or by email.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Courtesy of Ilia Beauty.
Ilia Beauty Gift Card
There’s no brand that does mascara as well as Ilia Beauty. Not to mention, it has a famous skin tint that’s been sold more than a million times. If natural and luminescent makeup is something your mom or best friend loves, then this is the destination for them.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $250
Available gift amounts: $25 – $250
Tory Burch eGift Card
They won’t have a hard time picking things out to buy at Tory Burch because it has clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories galore. This e-gift card will give them an excuse to splurge on this designer’s ultra-chic offerings.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Available gift amounts: $50 – $500
Photo: Milk Bar.
Milk Bar Gift Card
Satisfy their sweet tooth by getting them a Milk Bar gift card. They’ll be able to order cakes, pies, cookies and more. There are even gluten-free options!
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Instacart E-gift Card
Everyone needs groceries, and with social distancing protocols still in place, getting them delivered is a major game-changer. Give the gift of tasty food and convenience this year.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Available gift amounts: $25 – $500
Tula Gift Card
There’s nothing better than helping somebody you love make time for themself. Tula, the brand that specializes in everything from nourishing face masks to soothing under-eye balms, can help them make the most of that “me time,” and this gift card you gift to them will do the same.
Available gift amounts: $25 – $200
Available gift amounts: $25 – $200
Photo: Saks Fifth Avenue.
Saks Fifth Avenue e-Gift Card
If Saks is one of their fave retailers, why not get them a gift card to swipe (online, of course)? They’ll find the most luxurious styles and the hottest designer brands, like Bottega Veneta and Versace.
Available gift amounts: $50 – $2,000
Available gift amounts: $50 – $2,000
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