Stuck on a last minute gift idea? Not to worry, these are the top giftcards and e-vouchers to keep on your radar and there's something for everyone
Is it just us, or do gift cards get an unwarranted bad rap?
Undoubtedly seen as a 'cop-out' when it comes to gift giving. But, how bad can they really be? Especially as your chosen person can choose to spend it in any way they like.
Would you rather receive an unwanted gift that you sheepishly take back to the store using the gift receipt, or would you prefer money to spend on something you know you'll enjoy?
The good news is that there are literally hundreds of gift cards out there to choose from, catering to every imaginable interest from fashion and technology to adrenaline-fuelled experiences - and everything in between
In addition, buying one saves you time and the stress of trying to pick the perfect present. If you're shopping last-minute, you can even send an electronic version of the gift card to the lucky recipient on the day of the occasion.
To help you pick the perfect one, we've listed some of the best gift cards.
Best gift cards to buy 2022
Whether it's the latest in men's and women's fashion, trendy home furniture or a multi-pack of lingerie - M&S is the go-to destination for practical items that they'll love! Plus you can add any amount from £10 up to £500 for a shopping spree they won't forget!
M&S
You can never really go wrong with a voucher from Amazon. There's everything and anything on Amazon's marketplace, the possibilities are almost endless, making it one of the top gifts for Christmas.
Choose a Christmas themed card and select an amount starting from £10, with the option to go up to £1000 to treat your loved one.
Email the voucher straight to the lucky person's inbox, so you can order it as late as Christmas morning (if you need to).
Amazon
Buy Now
Whether it's homeware or fashion, you can always find something for the whole family in Next.
You can choose to send the voucher as an electronic card or as a physical gift card to add to someone special's Christmas card. Voucher amounts start from £5 and you can load it up with up to £200.
Next
Perfect for the fitness fanatic, ClassPass is the fitness and wellness membership that suits everyone’s needs.
ClassPass has everything from boxing, yoga, HIIT and strength training or cardio, with plans starting at £15 per month and going up to £149 per month.
You can opt for a suggested amount (£50 or £100), or enter your own custom amount.
ClassPass
Gift cards can be used on the iTunes Store, App Store and Apple Books or towards subscriptions to Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+ and Apple News+. If you'd prefer a physical gift card, you can also find those here starting from £25.
Apple
Surprise someone with the gift of luxury this Christmas. The Fortnum & Mason giftcard is the perfect present for those who like a bit of fine indulgence.
There are different amounts to choose from, the lowest being a £20 voucher and the highest amount available is £1,000.
Fortnum & Mason
Let your loved one choose there own experience with gift cards from Red Letter Days.
Vouchers start from as little as £10 and there's a range of experiences to choose from, including spa days, overnight stays, afternoon teas and much more.
Red Letter Days
For the beauty lover in the family, a Glossybox every month is something well worth looking forward to.
Delivering a monthly edit of 5 must-have beauty products every month, you're able to choose from 1,3,6 and 12 month subscriptions.
GLOSSYBOX
Don't know what to gift the gaming fan in your life?
The digital Xbox Gift Card is available for use at the Microsoft Store online, on Windows and on Xbox. The lucky recipient will receive the voucher via email, where they can use it to redeem against games, add ons and more.
Choose amounts from £10 to £50.
Microsoft
Beauty gifts are the gifts that keep on giving. Look Fantastic has a range of giftcard amounts to choose from, they giftcards regularly sell out so grab yours while you can - to use on your favourites in hair, beauty and body.
One important thing to note is that the voucher is only valid for single use, meaning you'll have to spend the entire amount in one go as leftover credit isn't stored.
LOOKFANTASTIC
Another place to look if you'd like to treat someone to a range of different experiences, dinners and staycations.
You're able to choose between giftcards that range from £10 to £250, so there's something for everyone and every kind of hobby.
Buyagift
Give the foodie in your life the perfect gift with a Just Eat gift card. Simply choose and amount between £15 and £50 and select whether you want to email it to them or send a physical gift card to them via post.
Just Eat
Give the gift of tech with a Currys gift card that allows you to shop both online and in-store Simply load any value up to £1,000 onto the card, write a message and send it via email to the recipient.
Currys
A Waterstones eGift card is the perfect gift, whether you buying for bookworms or just fancy treating someone to their choice of the latest must-read novels.
Waterstones
ASOS is the go-to destination online for fashion-loving 20-somethings interested in the latest trends in men's and women's fashion. Help them refresh their wardrobe with an ASOS gift card.
ASOS
Not only can you use a National Trust gift card for admission at one of the hundreds of castles, stately homes and beauty spots around the UK, you can also use it in cafés, gift shops and even on overnight stays at a historic house hotel. Perfect for history buffs.
National Trust
'JoJo' is the UK's leading boutique mother & baby brand. Whether you're shopping for a parent or a parent-to-be, JoJo has everything from stylish maternity clothes, baby and children's clothes to essential baby products.
JoJo Maman Bébé
A Just Eat gift card is the ideal way to treat your loved one to something tasty you eat.
Whatever they fancy, there's hundreds of restaurants to choose from with Just Eat.
Argos
With an e-Gfitcard in hand, why not treat yourself to either some homeware or some luxury beauty items for that perfect occasion.
Wedding? Birthday? New job?
Whatever it is, a White Company giftcard is the ideal gift for someone special.
The White Company
There's something in Harrods for everyone, whatever you'd like to treat yourself to.
Customers can load up the e-voucher with amounts starting at £50 and going up to a whopping £5000
Harrods
What could be a better way to reward someone than with the gift of glowing skin.
Cult Beauty is home to all things skincare, beauty, wellness and fragrance - so there's something for everyone to choose.
Amounts start from £25 and go up to £100.
Cult Beauty
With everything from intimate game, toys accessories and much more on offer, a gift card from one of the leading sexual wellness retailers is sure to go down well.
The brand regularly hots hot and steamy sales where you can save even more on your favourite items.
Lovehoney
Whether it's something for the home or something for you to tuck into, the possibilities are endless.
The giftcard can be loaded up with amounts starting from £10 to £200.
John Lewis
If you know someone who loves undertaking home improvements, decorating or gardening a B&Q gift card is the perfect way to go.
Encourage someone you love to get their next DIY project off of the ground.
Amounts between £10 and £50 are available.
B&Q
Your lucky gift card can treat themselves to some new threads with a H&M gift card, whether it's menswear, ladieswear or kidswear.
If you don't fancy a new wardrobe, why not treat yourself to something from the brands amazing selection of homeware.
H&M
A Selfridges gift card can be loaded up with amounts between £10 and £500, so you'll certainly be able to treat yourself to something nice.
The department store has everything from food and drink gifts, to cosmetics and clothing to chose from to find your ideal present.
Selfridges
Whether it's a brand new sex toy or some luxe lingerie you're after, an Ann Summers gift card will unlock a world of excitement for the lucky recipient.
Ann Summers
Enjoy a gift voucher perfect for your friend, family member or colleague, that will unlock a world of choice of award-winning spirits.
Clink
Tuck into any of your favourites, or simply treat someone - just because.
From local tasty finds to big names we all love, there's something for everyone whether you want it delivered straight to you or for collection.
Deliveroo
If you can't decide where to shop it's always nice to have some options at least.
Choose either a physical giftcard which you can use in-store at over 90 brands including M&S, Argos and more.
e-Gift cards can be exchanged for over 40 other popular e-gift cards including Just Eat and ASOS.
Love2Shop
Whether you're shopping for a seasoned cyclist or a motoring enthusiast, a Halfords Gift Card is the perfect way to celebrate those special occasions.
You can buy them in-store, in garages or send one directly to your friends or family by post or email.
Halfords
Whether it's a delightful massage or a much needed pedicure you're after - you can do it all with this all purpose beauty treat.
Treatwell is Europe's largest hair and beauty bookings platform, offering 24/7 self-love and self-care treatments through this easy to use gift card.
Treatwell
