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Knowing How Much is Left on a Gift Card

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Date: 07/15/2008 Topics: Budget & Finance > Shopping | Consumer Advice > Tips for Consumers  
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Gift cards are fun to receive, and I have gotten quite a few of them. When I use a card, and it still has a balance, I use a sharpie to write the amount that is available.No more wasted cards and embarrassing moments.

By Christine from Sterling, Virginia
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By DoinLaundry (3) Profile Contact
Great advice as to writing the amount on the back. I am one that usually looks it up online via the card's website or calls the number (that is sometimes located on the back of the card). Writing the amount on is a great time saver. I'll try it next time.

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By cookwie (1260) Profile Contact
I stick on a piece of masking tape and write what is left on the card. Then I cross it off and write down the next amount left.

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By austinchu (1) Contact
It's true. Don't let your gift cards go unused or let them expire. I work for a company that manages and tracks gift cards (leveragecard.com), and we blog about gift card issues on savvywallet.com. Consider this, last year we spent $100B on gift cards and around $8B was lost. Also, keep up with the news. Recently, retailers are filing for bankruptcy, when a companies goes under, they don't have to honor your gift cards. just be careful out there.

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By DEBRADJ. (Guest Post)
There are also websites for the cards as well as 1800 numbers to keep track of balance.

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