Holiday Gift Card Promotions

It’s time for holiday shopping and gift ideas, and gift cards are at the top of many people’s wish list this season.  This list of gift card promos can get you lots of bang for your buck.  Its always nice to get bonus gift cards for spending money you would spend anyway.  I’ll update as I find more, but be sure to subscribe for more holiday deals and events to come.

There’s only a couple days left to grab these gift card bonuses!  Got any birthdays early in the year?  Get them gift cards and grab yourself a bonus!

Most of the gift cards must be purchased by December 31, in order to receive the bonus — some promos end earlier, so check first.

In addition, some bonuses are available online or in-store only, while others are available either way. (For true savings, it’s better to buy the gift cards in-store, rather than pay any potential shipping charges.) However, always check first, especially if you’re ordering gift cards online. Once you hit the “buy” button, you may be out of luck.

All deals with an * are from 2021, we are waiting for the update on these.  Please check back as we are updating this post often.

Applebee’s– Buy $50 gift card, receive $10 bonus gift card.  Bonus card valid until 2/26/23.

Barnes & Noble – Earn a Free $10.00 Promotional Barnes & Noble Gift Card with purchase of $100.00 worth of Barnes & Noble Gift Cards in a single transaction. This offer can be redeemed only once per customer.  Your purchase must be made between November 1 and November 21.  You will receive the $10.00 promotional Barnes & Noble Gift Card via email to you on December 12, after making your purchase.  Promotional card does not expire.

Benihana– Spend $50 = $10 Promo Card.  Spend $200 = $60 promo card. Available through 12/31/2021, Promo card valid 1/2/2022- 3/31/2022.

BJ’s Restaurant– Give $50, get a $10 Bonus card,  or give $100, get a $25 Bonus card, plus a 20% off VIP Card. Bonus card valid 1/1/2022- 2/13/2022.

Bonefish Grill- $50 = $10 off promotional card. PC valid 1/1/22- 2/6/22.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.– $50 = $10 Reward Card, GC valid through 5/31/22.

Buca di Beppo– Buy a $50 Gift Card before December 31, 2021 and receive a $10 reward card. Reward Cards are valid January 2, 2023 – March 31, 2023.

Buffalo Wild Wings – Spend $25, get a  $5 Blazin’ eBonus.  eBonus valid 1/1/23 until 2/28/23.  Limit 4 per person.

California Pizza Kitchen – Purchase $100 in gift cards through 12/31 and receive a $20 promotional card promotional card valid until 1/3/23-2/7/23.  

Carraba’s– Buy $50 in Carrabba’s gift cards between November 1 and December 27 and get a FREE $10 bonus gift card for every $50 purchased.  Bonus gift card valid at next visit from 1/1/23 to 2/6/23 ONLY.

Children’s Place– Get a $10 Bonus Card with a gift card purchase of $50+ through December 25th.   Valid on a single transaction of an in-store or online gift card purchase of $40 or more.  

Chili’s: Every $50 on gift cards purchased online = $10 e-Bonus.  Valid 1/1/23 through 2/13/23.

*Claim Jumper– Restaurant Gift Card BOGO. Buy a $50 Claim Jumper gift card and receive a $10 Reward Card.  Promotional gift cards valid for redemption at any participating Landry’s Inc. restaurant in the US

Del Taco –Black Friday & Cyber Monday promotional offers valid online only at DelTacoGiftCards.com from 11/17/23 – 12/28/23.   Free Food expires 3/5/23. 2 Free Small Size Combo Meals offer applies on gift card orders up to $30. 4 Free Small Size Combo Meals offer applies to orders over $100. 

Denny’s: $25 = $5 bonus card through 12/26/22.  Bonus card valid 1/2/23 -3/31/23.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: Get $5 bonus card with every $30 gift card purchase.  One time use only. Bonus card is valid January 1, 2023 –February 28, 2023. 

DSW– Receive a 20% off DSW gift cards November 15-18, online only.   Gift card activated 24 hours later.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: $100 = $20  Promotional Card valid 1/1/2023- /2/6/2023.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse: $125 = $25 Holiday Bonus eCard,  $300 = $75 eCard,  and $400 = $100 eCard.  valid 1/2/23- 3/26/23.

Grimaldi’s Pizza– Grimaldi’s Holiday Bonus Offer. From now until Dec. 31st,  buy $50 in Grimaldi’s gift cards, receive a $10 bonus card for yourself.  Spend $100 in Grimaldi’s, get a $20 bonus card. Valid on traditional and e-gift cards.  Bonus cards expire 1/31/2023.

Fluffy the Snowman Pancakes photo courtesy IHOP

IHOP–  Get a FREE $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 gift card in restaurant. It’s the perfect gift for everyone on your list. In store only. 

Kona Grill–  Gift Card BOGO: For every $50 worth of Kona Grill Gift Cards or eGift Cards, the purchaser receives $10 Kona Grill Bonus Dining Dollars.  Or for every $100 purchased, get $25 bonus dining dollars through December 31, 2022. Promotional gift card valid January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.

*Jamba Juice: $25 = get two $5 Bonus Card.

Maggiano’s Little Italy: purchase $100 in gift cards = $20 eBonus Card valid 1/1/23 until 2/27/23.

McKormick & Shmick’s: Purchase $100 GC  = Receive 2- $20 Reward Cards.  Reward Cards are valid January 1 through May 31, 2023 (excluding Valentine’s Day & Mother’s Day).

*Olive Garden– Get a $10 Bonus Card with every $50 Gift Card purchase through 12/30/19.  Bonus card valid 1/2/20- 2/9/20.  Terms apply.

Outback Steakhouse– Now until Dec. 31, Get a $10 e-Bonus card with every $50 Outback Steakhouse gift card purchased. Bonus card valid for redemption January 1 – February 6, 2023.

Panera Bread– For every $50 in Panera Bread Gift Cards purchased in cafe or reloaded through December 31, receive a free $10 bonus card. Bonus cards are valid online or in-cafe at participating bakery-cafes January 1-31, 2023.

*P.F. Chang’s China Bistro: Purchase $100  = $20 Bonus Card, valid through 2/28/20.

Red Lobster: Spend $50 in Gift Cards = $10 coupon off 2 entrees, OR a FREE appetizer. Valid 1/1/23 through 2/28/23, excluding 2/14/23.

Red Robin– Free $5  Bonus Buck Reward for every $25 Red Robin Holiday Gift Card purchased.  A $5 minimum purchase is required when redeeming a Bonus Buck Reward.  Expiration dates are printed on the bonus bucks.

Taco Bell: Through 12/21/22, receive two free Nacho Fries for each increment of $20 activated/reloaded on Gift Card.  Limit two Nacho Fries per person, per store, per day. Purchase required for two free Nacho Fries offer. 

The Cheesecake Factory: Receive one $15.00 Bonus Card for every $50.00 worth of Gift Cards purchased in a single transaction during the Promotion Period online at thecheesecakefactory.com. Bonus Cards may be used beginning 01/01/2023 and EXPIRE 02/28/2023.

*Tony Roma’s–  Receive $15 in Roma Bucks for every $50 in Tony Roma eGift Cards you give. This certificate entitles you to food & drink up to $15. Must be redeemed January 1, 2020 – March 22, 2020.

Wendy’s: $2 Frosty Key Tag = FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase in 2023. On sale now in stores and online. 

*Yard House: $50 = $10 Bonus Card,  valid 1/1/21-  3/31/21.

Remember, price and participation may vary by location. It’s also important to note that most (if not, all) of the offers are for “bonus cards” — not gift cards. Review the fine print for limitations, including minimum purchase requirements, date restrictions or menu exclusions first. Also, many businesses don’t allow you to combine multiple bonus cards in a single transaction. Plus, most (if not all) bonuses are not valid until Jan. 1, 2023.

Who says gift cards have to be gifts? If you have a favorite restaurant or merchant offering a gift card bonus, “pre-pay” for goods and services now…and “gift” yourself the bonus.

Plus, get more bonuses by breaking down a large purchase. For example, if the bonus is for a $25 (or more) gift card and you’re buying a $50 gift card, why not purchase two $25 gift cards in separate transactions instead? You just doubled your bonus. However, many businesses give you a bonus for each gift card purchased at a specified amount (usually $25 or $50) — so there’s no need for multiple transactions.  As always, clarify first before purchasing, especially because gift cards are typically non-refundable.

Want to stay up to date on all the upcoming Holiday freebies, cheapies and events?   Check out our post on Holiday Train rides to book your tickets in advance, and see our list of 2021 Holiday events coming up.  Plus, don’t forget to subscribe with your email to receive more of Vegas Living on the Cheap.  For even more cheap fun, “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.