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

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

If you need to pick up a few last-minute gifts, now's the time to turn to digital gift cards.

Valentina PalladinoDeputy Editor, Buying AdviceUpdatedTue, December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTCAdd Engadget on GoogleEngadget

This late in the game, it’s not possible to ship gifts to friends and family and have them arrive before the holidays. But that’s ok because it’s never been easier to give a digital gift that will arrive basically whenever you want it to. If you’re looking for more creative digital gift ideas, we’ve got you covered. But right now, you may just be looking for the best gift card ideas that you can buy online and digitally send to the people you love. We’ve got you covered: these are the best gift cards to send as last-minute gifts this year.

Quick Overview

Apple gift card

More options$25+ at Amazon

Google Play gift card

$25+ at Amazon

Best Buy gift card

More options$15+ at Amazon

Amazon gift card

$5+ at Amazon

eBay gift card

$25+ at eBaySee 6 more

Best gift cards to give for the holidays

Apple

Apple gift card

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 AmazonExplore More Buying Options$25+ at Apple

Google

Google Play gift card

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

Best Buy

Best Buy gift card

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 AmazonExplore More Buying Options$15+ at Best Buy

Amazon

Amazon gift card

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

eBay

eBay gift card

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

$25+ at eBay

Uber

Uber gift card

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

$15+ at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$15+ at Uber

Lyft

Lyft gift card

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 AmazonExplore More Buying Options$25+ at Lyft

Xbox

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month) gift card

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

$20 at Amazon

PlayStation

PlayStation Store gift card

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

$10+ at AmazonExplore More Buying Options$10+ at Sony

Nintendo

Nintendo eShop gift card

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

$10+ at WalmartExplore More Buying Options$10+ at Nintendo

GameStop

GameStop gift card

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 AmazonExplore More Buying Options$25+ at GameStop

Check out the rest of our gift ideas here.

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