Results: National Use Your Gift Card Day
Published on 01/21/2023
National Use Your Gift Card Day reminds people to use the $1 billion in unused gift cards each year. On the third Saturday in January, take stock of the gift cards you received over the holidays. Then, make the most of each one of them before they’re forgotten for good!
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Do you have any unused gift cards?
Yes
52%
1461 votes
No
48%
1339 votes
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During the key five-day Thanksgiving weekend holiday shopping period, gift cards were the most popular category behind apparel and toys, accounting for 27 percent of all purchases. Did you buy any gift cards for anyone during the holiday season in 2022? Yes
41%
1149 votes
No
48%
1344 votes
Not Applicable
11%
307 votes
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While logic would seem to indicate that unused gift cards are more beneficial to retailers since money is spent for them, but often no goods are purchased with them, many consumers typically spend a little more than the designated amount, when they do buy something. The same is often true for diners who use gift cards in restaurants. If you have a gift card, do you typically.. Spend less than the gift card is worth and use it more than once
17%
464 votes
I try to match it exactly
28%
773 votes
I usually spend more than the gift card is worth and pay the difference
39%
1080 votes
Not Applicable
17%
483 votes
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Some people prefer getting gift cards instead of cash, as having a gift card means they have to spend it on something "fun" and not on bills or responsibilities. Does this apply to you? Yes
53%
1491 votes
No, I'd still prefer cash
47%
1309 votes
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