Gift cards

What kind of gift cards are allowed to expire in BC?

Sometimes we forget that we have a gift card for a certain store or business. A few years go by and you come across it when you’re cleaning out your drawers in the kitchen. It’s a great find but can you still use it after it’s been forgotten about for so many years?

Wait…I thought gift cards can’t expire?

Did you know that gift cards you receive for charitable or promotional purposes are allowed to expire? The laws around gift cards can get a little confusing. To help clear things up, here are 2 examples where your gift card can expire.

It looks, smells and tastes like a gift card…but is it?

Did you know certain cards are not included in BC’s gift card law? In this blog post, we’ll show you how to figure out if your card is a regular retail gift card or a general use prepaid card.