The best gifts cards to give this holiday season including Best Buy, Apple, Amazon and others

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Valentina Palladino

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The shipping deadlines have passed and time has (almost) run out for us procrastinators to get gifts for our friends and family. But fear not: it’s never been easier to send a gift to someone, including an e-gift card to a store or for a service you know they use. If you’re looking for more creative digital gift ideas, we’ve got you covered. But for those hard-to-shop-for folks in your life, a gift card could do the trick. These are the gift cards that are the most helpful to send as last-minute gifts this year.

For the person who just got a new iPhone or a MacBook and could use some accessories. These gift cards can be used on physical products, or apps and subscriptions purchased through the App Store.

$25+ at Amazon

For the Android fan who needs a few Pixel accessories, or wants to build out a Nest smart home setup. In addition to the Google Store online, these gift cards can be use to pay for apps and other digital goods in the Play Store.

$25+ at Amazon

For the tech-lover who’s always on the hunt for their next gadget, or someone who you know wants to pick up a new TV before the big game.

$15+ at Amazon

For the hardest person to shop for on your list this year, or someone who just got a new Kindle and needs some reading material.

$5+ at Amazon

For the retro gamer on your list who’s always searching for another treasure to add to their collection.

$25+ at eBay

For anyone that could use a ride to the airport or back home after a night out with friends.

$15+ at Amazon

Same as Uber — they're pretty interchangeable at this point, particularly for anyone in your life who lives in or around a big city.

$25+ at Amazon

For the person who's hard to tear away from their Series X.

$15 at Amazon

For the person who just got a PS5 and wants to play all the games.

$10+ at Amazon

For the Mario or Zelda fan that's got everything else a Switch owner could want.

$10+ at Walmart

For the gamer in your life who isn't loyal to just one platform (or someone who still likes to hit up their local GameStop from time to time).

$15+ at Amazon

Check out the rest of our gift ideas here.

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