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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 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.
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.
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.
For the retro gamer on your list who’s always searching for another treasure to add to their collection.
For anyone that could use a ride to the airport or back home after a night out with friends.
Same as Uber — they're pretty interchangeable at this point, particularly for anyone in your life who lives in or around a big city.
For the person who's hard to tear away from their Series X.
For the person who just got a PS5 and wants to play all the games.
For the Mario or Zelda fan that's got everything else a Switch owner could want.
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).
Check out the rest of our gift ideas here.