Research & Trends Analysis
Gift Card Fraud in the United States
Gift card fraud is more than a demand for a code. Explore 32 mechanisms, a detailed 50-state evidence map, the money behind the cases and the controls that matter.
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News mentioning Apple, with the latest coverage from Gift Card News.
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Can You Cash Out Your Gift Card? A State-by-State Guide
Can the last dollars on a gift card become cash? A sourced guide to all 50 states, exact thresholds, digital-card exceptions and official issuer routes.
Research & Trends Analysis
Israel’s Virtual Gift Card Economy
Inside Israel’s virtual gift-card economy: BUYME’s acquisition, employer rewards, twelve provider profiles, new voucher rules and the practical value of the final shekel.
Research & Trends Analysis
Inside Asia’s Digital Gift Card Economy
From messaging gifts to employee rewards, Asia’s virtual gift cards follow different rules. Explore 20 providers, 13 markets, consumer research and the fate of small balances.
Research & Trends Analysis
Europe’s Digital Gift Card Divide
A digital gift crosses borders faster than the rules behind it. Explore European gift-card providers, currencies, expiry, fees and the rights to remaining value.
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What people want when they check a gift card balance
Why do people check gift card balances? US survey data reveal demand for simpler checks, reasons balances stay unused, and the payment rules that shape the next step.
Gift Cards News
On Me launches recipient-selected categories with Choice On Me
The August 2026 launch moves category selection from sender to recipient and adds the option to On Me’s business gifting portal.
Choice Digital unifies four payout products in Choice Suite, with gift cards in the recipient menu
Choice Digital has brought four payout experiences into Choice Suite. Gift cards sit alongside bank transfers and other payment methods in its configurable recipient menu.
Rewards & Loyalty News
NeoCurrency’s Eric Thiegs receives IMA lifetime achievement award
The 2026 industry award recognised Thiegs’s career in gift cards, digital rewards and incentive programmes.
Gift Cards News
Giftbit reports Amazon corporate gift card minimum increase to US$5 and CA$5
The July 2026 distributor update affects new Amazon.com and Amazon.ca business reward orders and requires changes to sub-$5 fulfillment workflows.
Gift Cards News
Reloadly Expands into Global Payouts and Rewards Platform with Focus on Gift Cards and Prepaid Cards
Reloadly is evolving beyond airtime top-ups into a global payouts and rewards platform built for developers, with a focus on gift cards and prepaid cards.
Reloadly details its shift from top-up APIs to prepaid rewards and payout links
Reloadly's founder describes the company's prepaid direction, Swype virtual cards and payout links, while monetary payouts remain on the roadmap.