
We are rapidly approaching the holidays and money continues to be tight. If your holiday gift list is stressing you out, consider scoring some free gift cards. Here are some creative ways to get free gift cards. You can either spend the card and buy a gift, give the card itself, or buy yourself something special!
Look around for local bank promotions. SunTrust Bank has a promo going for a free $50 gift card when you open an account with $100. You don’t have to close your existing account an move everything, just meet the criteria to get the gift card. I did this promo and you have to jump thru a few hoops – fill out the online redemption form and use your debit card – but I got the $50 card. Click here for the SunTrust promo. FlagStar Bank has a similar offer, but you have to have a direct deposit going into the account to qualify. Click here for the FlagStar Bank promo.
Donate blood. The Red Cross often has local promotions to encourage blood donation. I’ve scored free movie and food gift cards this way. For example, click here for a recent promotion in Daytona, Florida for a free grocery gift card when you donate blood. Watch your local newspaper or listen on the radio for local blood donation promotions. You will be helping out your community and getting a freebie!
Be active on Facebook. You can find all sorts of freebies. Sears recently gave away a $5 gift card to the first 10,000 Facebook members who became a fan of their site.
Want to know more? Click here for a list of 10 ways to get free gift cards – no investment (except your time), and no long internet surveys required!