One of the most popular answers to a question we posed on Facebook, asking what you buy for the hard to buy for person was gift cards. So, we put together a quick list of gift card deals that might help you out. The list is organized by Restaurant, Retail and others.
Some of these can be ordered online and delivered via email or, you can choose to have them mailed. Some must be picked up at the store locations. Note that the gift card bonuses have time restrictions on them. Be sure to read the fine print of each offer. Offers are while supplies last. Most of these special gift card offers end on 12/31.
Wasatch Savings book. This is by FAR one of my favorite gift ideas for those that enjoy coupons. The book contains buy 1, get 1 free meals all across Salt Lake for places like Costa Vida, Fratellis, Applebees. There are 2 FREE Grizzlies Game tickets, Great Harvest Bread, Cowabunga Bay and MANY MANY more!
Go here to see what's in the book.
Deals for Restaurant Gift Cards:
If you frequent any of these Restaurants, you might as well purchase a gift card or two to get the bonus offers.
Chili's –  FREE $10 Chili's bonus gift card when you purchase a combined total of $50 in Chili's gift cards. Available online, send a hard gift card or eGift card. The bonus card is valid 1/1/2015- 2/10/2015.
Applebee’s – FREE $10 Digital Bonus Card with purchase of $50 Digital gift card.
Marie Callender’s Restaurant – FREE Pie with purchase of a $20 gift. Valid at participating locations only. The free pie offer can not be redeemed until January.
Bucca di Beppo – FREE $10 Reward Card  purchase of a $50 Gift Card purchase
Brick Oven – Purchase 4 gift cards (any denomination ), get the 5th one of the same denomination free.
Red Robin – Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 Bonus Buck Reward or buy $50 and get $10. (bonus card valid 1/1/15-2/28/15).
Denny’s – Get a free $5 Denny’s Card when you buy $25 in gift cards.
Village Inn – Get a FREE $5 Village Inn Card with purchace of $25 in gift cards.
California Pizza Kitchen – FREE $20 Bonus gift card with purchase of $100 worth of gift cards.
Macaroni Grill: FREE Grazi Gift for every $25 Gift Card purchase. The $5 Grazie Gift Bonus Coupon valid 1/1/15 – 2/11/15
Olive Garden –Â FREE $10 bonus card with purchase of $50 worth of gift Cards. Starts on Monday 11/24.
Brio Tuscan Grille – For every $100 in gift cards purchased, receive a $20 bonus gift. The bonus gift card is valid 1/1/15-3/15/15
Famous Daves – $5 Reward card for every $25 Gift Card purchase. Bonus gift card will be valid starting 1/1/15.
Texas de Brazil – Buy a $60 gift card and get a $10 bonus or a get $25 with a $100 gift card purchase online only. This offer states that it's valid only through 11/30.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Purchase $25 in gift cards and get a Blazin’ Bonus worth $5, $15, $25 or even $100.
T.G.I. Friday’s FREE $10 Bonus Bites gift card for every $50 you spend on gift cards. Starts after Thanksgiving.
Red Lobster – FREE $5 coupon for every $25 gift card purchase online.
Joe’s Crab Shack – For every $25 in gift cards purchased through 12/31, receive $30 worth of coupons. The coupons are redeemable 1/1/15 – 3/31/15.
P.F.Chang’s – FREE $20 P.F. Chang’s Bonus Card when you purchase $100 in P.F. Chang’s gift cards.
Carrabba's Italian Grill – purchase $100 in gift cards, get $20 bonus card.
Outback Steakhouse – FREE $20 Bonus Card for every $100 Gift Card purchase.
Longhorn Steakhouse – Buy a $50 gift card prior to December 24 and get $10 off 2 adult entrees.
Texas Roadhouse – FREE $5 bonus eGift Card for a future visit when you order $30 or more in Gift Cards online.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – FREE $20 Bonus Card for every $100 in Fleming’s Gift Cards you purchase. The bonus gift card will be valid starting 1/1/15.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Buy $250 or more in gift cards, get a 10% bonus card.
Christopher's Steakhouse – Save 50%, While supplies last, get $50 worth of menu items for $25 or $70 worth for $35.
Benihana – FREE $10 promotional card with purchase of $50 gift card.
The Melting Pot – Donate $10 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and receive a Fondue for the Kids card valid for $20 off a future purchase of $50 or more
Cheesecake Factory – Receive a complimentary slice of cheesecake with every $25 gift card purchased online or in restaurants.
Panera Bread – Receive a $20 eGift card with purchase of a $100 in gift cards.
Deals for Fast Food Gift Card:
Pei Wei –Â Purchase a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus gift card.
Corner Bakery – Buy a Large Cinnamon Creme Cake or a $25 gift card, Get a $5 bonus card valid to use January 1-31.
Jamba Juice: FREE Small smoothie with purchase of a $25 gift card. until 1/12/14. Offer valid only at participating store locations.
Del Taco:Â Get 1 Free Combo Meal coupon with purchase of a $30 gift card or, buy $100 Gift Card, Get 4Â Free Combo Meal coupons.
Smashburger – Get a FREEÂ $5 in Smash Cash for every $25Â gift card purchased.
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoe’s – Get one free meal pass with every $50 in-store gift card purchase.
Taco Bell – Buy $20 in Gift Cards and get 2 FREE Doritos Locos Tacos AND a Large Drink. This varies by store so call ahead first.
McDonalds – Free 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets coupon with $25 Arch Card purchase.
Carl’s Jr – FREE original Six Dollar Thickburger with the purchase of a $20 gift card
Einstein Bros. Bagels – FREE $5 Bonus Card with every $25 gift card purchase.
Fazoli’s – Buy a $20 gift card and get a $5 off coupon to use after the New Year. NOTE: This is not confirmed as of yet and probably won't start until December.
Firehouse Subs – Last year Firehouse Subs sent out coupons for a free dessert when you purchase a gift card of $10 or more to email subscribers. Join here for various other email offers.
Blimpe –Â Buy a $20 Gift Card in the restaurant and they'll give you a rebate form to send in valid for $10 back.
Sam's Club members can purchase a variety of Restaurant Gift Cards online for a discount. Many of these are available in the stores too. Go here to see what's available>>
Restaurant.com –  You can purchase an eGift Card, plastic Gift Card or Dinner of the Month membership for someone this holiday season from Restaurant.com, making a $25 gift card for just $10. Plus, they offer several local restaurants.
Deal Pickle has a bunch of 50% off local discounted restaurants like Oasis Cafe, Braza Grill and Faustina. These aren't your average printable vouchers. These embossed Gift certificates will arrive by mail customized with your message. Order asap for delivery prior to Christmas.
Entertainment Gift Card Deals:
Fandango. Buy $50 or more in Movie gift cards by 12/25 and get a free ticket good for any movie.
Cedar Hills Golf –Â Get 10 Punch Cedar Hills Golf Pass Includes Cart $110 ($11 per round). This offer does NOT have any tee time exclusions. Your card will arrive via USPS, order ASAP for Christmas delivery!
Utah Grizzlies Tickets – Grab discounted tickets to see the Utah Grizzlies in action.
Utah JAZZ Stocking Stuffers – It's not too late to order these great deals for JAZZ games
Megaplex Theaters – Has reduced the price of various gift packages. For example, their Complete Movie Night Package drops from $64.25 to $52. The package includes:2 Black Premium movie Passes, 1 Large Popcorn Voucher, 2 Drink Refill Vouchers, 2 Movie Candies and a $5 Concessions Bounce Back Voucher*
Deals for Retail Gift Cards:
The Children's Place – FREE $10 Gift Card with purchase of a $40 Gift card (online only)
Barnes & Noble – FREE $10 eGift card when you purchase $75 in Gift Cards. Offer expires 12/2.
JC Penney – Get a coupon for $25 off a $25 purchase when you spend $100 or more on JCP gift cards. Offer valid through 12/24 only, in store.
DSW Shoes – Get a $5 bonus card with every $50 gift card you buy from 11/12-12/26. Bonus cards are redeemable 1/9-1/24/15.
Old Navy – Get 10% off your in-store gift card purchase of $50 or more.
Deals for Spa Gift Cards:
SpaWish – $50 gift card for $35. The Spawish gift cards are accepted at many Utah spas including Sanctuary Day Spa and Laura Armstrong. Many more.
SpaWeek – Enjoy 20% off gift cards for Christmas. No promo code is needed but you must activate through this link. These gift cards are accepted at more than 8,000 spa and wellness facilities across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Enter your zip code here to find your nearest participating locations.
If you know of any others, please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!
Happy Gifting!
Becky says
December 22, 2014 at 7:53 pmFound this website that offers gift cards at a % distcount. http://www.cardpool.com/buy-gift-cards