How to Determine Your Dining Gift Card Amount

The art of gifting changed forever when Blockbuster released the first consumer gift card. Gift cards, more durable and convenient than paper gift certificates, have been quickly adopted by retailers worldwide and are gradually finding their way into the hotel industry.

However, despite the convenience and affordability of gift cards, some consumers find it hard to manoeuvre through the somewhat complex spending landscape.

One of the leading challenges of using dining gift cards is determining the gift card amount – something you should do any time before dining outside!

How to Determine the Gift Card Amount?

1. Website

You can flip the card and read the fine print on the back of the card. The card will usually contain print with information on how you can find your balance. And sometimes, it will indicate a website you can visit to find your balance.

Note: It's always advisable to be on the lookout for websites or agencies not affiliated with the gift card company. Scam sites sometimes pose as legitimate gift card companies, therefore stealing consumers' credit card information and finances.

Always use websites linked with the gift card company or websites listed at the back of the gift card.

2. Call

Every dining gift card has the terms and conditions printed on the back of the card. This information usually includes a phone or contact number that you can call to confirm your balance.

3. Store

Alternatively, you can visit the nearest store and find your dining gift card balance. Most renowned and reputable dining gift card networks have stores where you can access trusted representatives to find your balance.

4. Hotel

Some hotels or restaurants that accept certain dining gift cards may access the amount or balance before you dine. So, always check the gift card balance with the affiliated or listed hotel or restaurant before dining with them.

And while it may appear a no-brainer to check your card amount with the hotel, it can save you a lot of stress and anxiety, especially if you realise insufficient funds.

How Gift Cards Ease Your Budget!

Gift cards are considered the new art of gifting. Consumers and retailers save thousands of dollars every month with gift cards, and hotels are gradually unleashing the power of this new monster – dining gift cards.

So, dining gift cards ease your budget in the following ways:

• Limit personal spending. Savvy consumers buy dining gift cards at the beginning of the month and can optimise and customise their spending on these categories throughout the month.
  
  
• Get more for less. The unpredicted gift card market allows customers to get more for less. Sometimes, hotels and restaurants have unbeatable deals on meals and drinks, allowing them to communicate to customers to use their gift cards to optimise these upcoming opportunities.
  
  
• Promotions. Gift cards allow customers to cash in on promotions. During holidays and special seasons, retailers and hotels often advertise promotions on gift cards. Some sample promotional messages include, "enjoy a $10-dollar gift card with a $40-dollar purchase."

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