Gift cards might seem obvious or unimaginative, but they’re actually useful and thoughtful gifts that show someone how much you care. WalletHub ranks the best gift cards by how much value they provide as well as versatility of use.

FreshDirect gift cards make a thoughtful present for the foodie in your life – giving them access to free groceries – while Uber or Away Luggage gift cards will bring travel enthusiasts great pleasure.

Walmart

Walmart gift cards make an excellent value proposition; they can be used for virtually any item and are conveniently available both in-store and online with e-gift card delivery. Plus, buyers can take advantage of up to 5% discounts! They represent great value.

Visa gift cards offer another highly versatile solution, as they can be used at any location accepting Visa payments. Employees tend to favor them over retailer-specific options according to Carat’s 2021 Gift Card Gauge survey.

Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn is an upscale home furnishings store offering an expansive selection of indoor and outdoor furniture, decor and accessories, free interior design services without commitment and eco-conscious products that plant trees for every piece of indoor wood furniture purchased.

Brand X offers regular sales events such as Black Friday and end-of-season clearance sales, in addition to curbside pickup at many stores.

Your minimalist recipient would appreciate a Brooklinen gift card for luxury sheets, bedding and loungewear; those who appreciate block colors might prefer Everlane gift cards which offer stylish yet durable apparel.

Etsy

Uncommon Goods offers an assortment of items with special meaning to those with sophisticated taste, such as this rocks glass depicting their hometown or beer sleeping bags. A gift card to one of these stores makes an excellent present that won’t go unused!

An Amazon Gift Card makes the perfect present for someone who’s always up for home improvement projects – they can use it to purchase everything from books and electronics, all the way up to Prime membership for either 1 month or 12 months!

Food-themed gift cards make an excellent present for foodies and anyone with an affinity for restaurant dining, allowing them to stock up on their favorites or try something new from the menu.

Home Depot

No matter their needs – from adding an elegant coffee table to outfitting their bedroom with luxurious sheets – this retailer has everything they could ever need and provides online gift card purchases too!

If the recipient of your gift is passionate about technology, they’ll appreciate this present. Perfect for picking up video games, headphones, or a smart home system to enhance their space more efficiently, this gift makes an impressive statement about their personality and preferences.

Gifting them a gift card to this editor-favorite store can help them stock up on stylish home goods such as decor and furniture, such as AT’s recommended Cloud Quilt or one of their sleek storage pieces.

Lowe’s

Gift cards from Lowe’s are great gifts for DIY enthusiasts because it helps them with the to-do list renovations. Furthermore, the retail store has a wide range of tools and equipment which means there is something to use or tool to help fit the person’s preferences.

A person who you care about and follows sports is guaranteed to love an e-gift card from Fanatics to purchase products from their favorite brand and attend an event or concert live.

Nordstrom electronic gift cards help their holders to acquire fashionable clothes and update the wardrobe basics. Moreover, fashion lovers would be pleased Nordstrom e-gift cards are valid online hence they can shop American global brands. You are likely to find a great skincare or beauty product suited to your expectations!

Global Giving

An Etsy gift card makes the perfect present for anyone on your list who appreciates local shopping – giving them access to unique goods made by independent designers or craftspeople in small businesses across the world. Also great for DIY enthusiasts and enthusiasts looking for new tools or supplies for upcoming home projects!

Luxury shoppers will appreciate a Saks gift card as it opens the doors to their own version of Fifth Avenue department stores, where clothes, shoes and even accessories can be found.

Gift a Parachute gift card to any sleeper in your life and upgrade their bedding with their Cloud Cotton Quilt and luxurious bath towels!

Amazon

If you aren’t sure what to give as a present, gift cards can always be the ideal solution. From books and electronics, clothes, home decor items or anything in between.

Are they avid gamers or fashionistas? For gamers, a PlayStation Store gift card provides extra funds in their wallet so they can purchase games, subscriptions and memberships. For fashionistas or those simply interested in fashion-forward employees alike, visit Zappos to browse their favorite clothing brands such as silk pajamas, body mists or Gorjana jewelry – there’s sure to be something perfect here.

If they love reading, consider giving them a Barnes & Noble gift card so they can select their ideal book or comics collection. Or for techies, give a Casetify card – they’ll always need one of these trendy phone and laptop cases!

Barnes & Noble

Make the bookworm on your list happy this holiday season with the gift of choice by giving them a Barnes and Noble card, one of America’s largest bookstores with an outstanding market share in US book retailing.

A Sur le Table gift card is perfect for someone who enjoys high end cooking and kitchen gadgets. The site features eco-friendly cooking and other products which promote good living.

The outdoor types will be happy to get a gift card for L.L. Bean. Everything from camping equipment to snow-pants is available. As for the stylish, an Anthropologie gift card does the trick where they can purchase fashionable shoes, clothes, and accessories.

Sugarwish

Despite being deemed as an impersonal gift in the past, gift cards can serve as a kind proposal for people who you don’t know well. A gift card gives the recipient the power to choose how they spend their money without needing you to speculate what their preferences might be.

An Sephora gift card makes an excellent present for beauty enthusiasts in your life, giving them access to new makeup or indulge in that luxury mascara they’ve had their eye on.

Blue Apron meal delivery service offers gift cards that can be applied towards its signature dinner plans or used towards purchasing other items like the popular AT-approved Cloud Quilt and Crane & Canopy’s ultra-plush bath towel set.