American Express Gift Card
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The American Express gift card is offered in variety of formats, ranging from the general gift card to cards for special occasions.
American Express Gift Card Types
Whether you want to buy a gift card to say "thank you" or are giving it as a gift for your favorite newlywed couple, American Express has the perfect gift card for both of these occasions and then some.
| Occasion | Card Values Offered | Purchase Online | Purchase in Person |
| Especially for Kids | $25, $50 and $100 | Yes | $25 card value only |
| For Teens | $25, $50 and $100 | Yes | $50 card value only |
| Birthdays | $25, $50 and $100 | Yes | $100 card value only |
| Especially for Dining | $50, $75, $100 and $200 | Yes | $75 card value only |
| For Bride and Groom | $100 and $200 | Yes | $100 card value only |
| Movie Lovers Gift Card | $25 and $50 | Yes | $25 card value only |
| Thank You Gift Card | $25, $50 and $100 | Yes | $25 card value only |
| Personalized Gift Card | $25, $35, $50, $75, $100, $200, $250, $500 | Yes | No |
| Classic Gift Card | $25, $50, $100 and $500 | Yes | $25, $50 and $100 card values only |
Fees and Other Charges
There are a few fees and other charges associated with the gift cards offered by American Express.
- $2 monthly fee – This fee is waived for the first year. After that time period has passed, you will be charged a $2 monthly fee.
- $4.95 gift card fee for "Special Occasion" cards – When you purchase a special occasion card, you will be charged a $4.95 fee per gift card purchased. When ordering online, you will also have to pay shipping and handling charges.
- $3.95 gift card fee for "Classic" gift cards – Classic gift cards cost $3.95 per card purchased. Shipping and handling charges also apply to this card when placing your order online.
- $3.95 gift card fee for "Personalized" gift cards – This is also a per card fee. Personalized cards can only be purchased online.
Shipping and Handling Fees
When purchasing your American Express gift cards online, the following shipping and handling fees apply:
- UPS shipping
- Ground - $7.95 fee per order over $200. Your shipment will arrive within ten business days.
- 2nd Day Air - $12.95 per order over $200. Your shipment will arrive within two business days.
- Next Day Air - $15.95 per order over $200. Your shipment will arrive the next business day.
- United States Postal Service (USPS)
- First Class mail - $5.95 fee per order. This option is available only for card orders under $200. There is a $2 fee per card for "Personalized" gift card orders. Your order should arrive within ten business days.
- Express shipping – To receive your "Personalized" gift cards within six business days, there is a $9.95 fee per card.
Maximum Purchase Amounts
When making your gift card purchases, keep in mind the following maximum card and dollar amounts you may purchase at one time.
- $5,000 card value limit – You may purchase a maximum of $5,000 in total card value within a two-week period.
- 50-card limit – Gift card purchases are limited to 50 per order when purchasing cards online. Card limit amounts vary by retailer for in-person purchases.
- $35,000 card value limit for businesses – If you are buying these gift cards for business purposes, you are limited to purchasing a maximum of $35,000 in total card value.
Participating Retailers
To make your gift card purchase in person, here is a list of retailers that sell American Express gift cards. The gift card value amounts available for purchase may vary from store to store.
- Safeway
- Vons
- Circle K Stores
- Albertons
- Stater Bros.
- Giant Eagle Stores
- Tops
- Stop and Shop
- A & P
- Wawa
- Bi-lo
- Pathmark
- Kings
- Basha's
An Easy Gift
American Express gift cards are perfect for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. They have virtually no fees, can be used at millions of retailers nationwide and are safer to carry around than cash. As an added bonus, if the gift card becomes lost or stolen, American Express will easily replace the card for the small fee of $5.95.
Comments
Paul,
No, the American Express card is not reloadable. For a reloadable card, check out the articles and ideas here on LoveToKnow Credit Cards. Be sure to check the fees for the card before you make your selection.
Thank you for your question and for visiting LoveToKnow Credit Cards.
-- Contributed by: SusanWebercan you reloade the card over and over after every time you use it?
-- Contributed by: paulEli,
Gift cards such as American Express and prepaid credit cards have a specific balance and are usually not accepted in situations where the card is being used to accumulate charges over a period of time such as for a car rental or when checking into a hotel.
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