Introduction
Gift cards continue to be one of the most popular presents in the United States, with billions spent annually across retail, dining, travel, and entertainment. However, survey data shows that consumers often receive cards for stores they don’t frequent, leading to billions in unused balances (“breakage”) every year. In response, a robust secondary market now allows consumers to quickly turn unwanted gift cards into cash or even cryptocurrencies via reputable exchange platforms.
Below, we introduce the opportunities in the gift card-to-cash and crypto exchange ecosystem and present a comprehensive list of 100 major US brands for which you can frequently sell gift cards on leading platforms.
Why Sell Gift Cards for Cash or Crypto?
Consumer Benefits
- Monetize Unwanted Value: Instantly convert cards you’re unlikely to use into spendable money.
- Immediate Liquidity: Get cash via bank transfer, PayPal, or major cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum).
- Personal Finance Control: Prevent loss from card expiry or devaluation.
Use Cases
- Unwanted Birthday/holiday presents
- Store- or brand-specific cards after returns or rewards
- Partial balances remaining on a card
Factors Affecting Card Resale Value
- Brand Popularity: More in-demand brands fetch higher payouts.
- Card Balance: Higher values usually yield better rates.
- Card Type: E-cards process faster; physical cards may take longer.
- Card Status: Only unused or partially used, unexpired cards accepted.
- Market Demand: Discounted premium brands sell instantly; niche cards may take longer.
List of 100 Major US Gift Card Brands Accepted for Cash or Crypto Exchange
Below is an alphabetical list of widely accepted and highly liquid US gift card brands on popular resale platforms:
| # | Brand | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | Online/Retail |
| 2 | Apple | Tech/Retail |
| 3 | Walmart | Retail/Grocery |
| 4 | Target | Retail/Grocery |
| 5 | Best Buy | Electronics |
| 6 | Starbucks | Coffee/Restaurant |
| 7 | eBay | Online Marketplace |
| 8 | Home Depot | Home Improvement |
| 9 | Lowe’s | Home Improvement |
| 10 | CVS | Pharmacy/Retail |
| 11 | Walgreens | Pharmacy/Retail |
| 12 | Macy’s | Department Store |
| 13 | Nordstrom | Department Store |
| 14 | Kohl’s | Department Store |
| 15 | JCPenney | Department Store |
| 16 | Gap | Apparel |
| 17 | Old Navy | Apparel |
| 18 | Banana Republic | Apparel |
| 19 | Victoria’s Secret | Apparel |
| 20 | Nike | Sporting Goods |
| 21 | Foot Locker | Sporting Goods |
| 22 | Adidas | Sporting Goods |
| 23 | DSW | Shoes/Accessories |
| 24 | Sephora | Beauty |
| 25 | Ulta Beauty | Beauty |
| 26 | GameStop | Video Games |
| 27 | PlayStation Store | Gaming/Digital |
| 28 | Xbox/Microsoft Store | Gaming/Digital |
| 29 | Nintendo eShop | Gaming/Digital |
| 30 | Google Play | Digital/Apps |
| 31 | Steam | PC Gaming |
| 32 | AMC Theatres | Entertainment |
| 33 | Regal Cinemas | Entertainment |
| 34 | Southwest Airlines | Travel/Airline |
| 35 | Delta Air Lines | Travel/Airline |
| 36 | American Airlines | Travel/Airline |
| 37 | Uber | Rideshare |
| 38 | Lyft | Rideshare |
| 39 | Airbnb | Travel/Hospitality |
| 40 | Hotels.com | Travel/Hospitality |
| 41 | BP | Gasoline |
| 42 | Shell | Gasoline |
| 43 | Chevron | Gasoline |
| 44 | ExxonMobil | Gasoline |
| 45 | Subway | Restaurant |
| 46 | Chili’s | Restaurant |
| 47 | Olive Garden | Restaurant |
| 48 | Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant |
| 49 | Chipotle | Restaurant |
| 50 | Cheesecake Factory | Restaurant |
| 51 | Panera Bread | Cafe/Restaurant |
| 52 | Domino’s Pizza | Restaurant |
| 53 | Papa John’s | Restaurant |
| 54 | Applebee’s | Restaurant |
| 55 | Red Lobster | Restaurant |
| 56 | Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse | Restaurant |
| 57 | Texas Roadhouse | Restaurant |
| 58 | IHOP | Restaurant/Cafe |
| 59 | Denny’s | Restaurant/Cafe |
| 60 | Buffalo Wild Wings | Restaurant |
| 61 | Dunkin’ | Coffee/Cafe |
| 62 | Burger King | Fast Food |
| 63 | Wendy’s | Fast Food |
| 64 | McDonald’s | Fast Food |
| 65 | Taco Bell | Fast Food |
| 66 | KFC | Fast Food |
| 67 | P.F. Chang’s | Restaurant |
| 68 | BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse | Restaurant |
| 69 | Bath & Body Works | Specialty Retail |
| 70 | Bed Bath & Beyond | Home Retail |
| 71 | Petco | Pet Supplies |
| 72 | PetSmart | Pet Supplies |
| 73 | Staples | Office Supplies |
| 74 | Office Depot/OfficeMax | Office Supplies |
| 75 | Michaels | Arts/Crafts |
| 76 | Joann Fabrics | Arts/Crafts |
| 77 | Burlington | Discount Retail |
| 78 | Marshalls | Discount Retail |
| 79 | TJ Maxx | Discount Retail |
| 80 | Ross Dress for Less | Discount Retail |
| 81 | Costco | Wholesale Club |
| 82 | Sam’s Club | Wholesale Club |
| 83 | BJ’s Wholesale Club | Wholesale Club |
| 84 | Victoria’s Secret | Apparel |
| 85 | Dick’s Sporting Goods | Sporting Goods |
| 86 | REI | Sporting Goods |
| 87 | Bass Pro Shops | Sporting Goods |
| 88 | Cabela’s | Sporting Goods |
| 89 | Abercrombie & Fitch | Apparel |
| 90 | Hollister Co. | Apparel |
| 91 | L.L. Bean | Outdoor/Clothing |
| 92 | Razer Gold | Games/Gift Cards |
| 93 | Crate & Barrel | Furniture/Home |
| 94 | Williams Sonoma | Kitchen/Home |
| 95 | Pottery Barn | Furniture/Home |
| 96 | Sur La Table | Kitchen/Home |
| 97 | Nordstrom Rack | Apparel |
| 98 | Saks Fifth Avenue | Luxury/Retail |
| 99 | Neiman Marcus | Luxury/Retail |
| 100 | Bloomingdale’s | Department Store |