A gift certificate is a document, card, or digital voucher that has a set monetary value and can be used to buy goods or services from a particular business.
Common related terms:
- gift card — usually a plastic or digital prepaid card; this is the most common modern term.
- voucher — a certificate or code redeemable for a product, service, or discount.
- store credit — value that can be spent at a particular store, often issued after a return.
- prepaid card — a card loaded with money in advance.
Historically, gift certificates were often paper documents. Many businesses now use physical or electronic gift cards instead.
- I bought a gift certificate for my sister’s favorite bookstore.
I bought a gift certificate for my sister’s favorite bookstore.
- The restaurant sells a gift certificate online for any amount you choose.
The restaurant sells a gift certificate online for any amount you choose.
- He used his gift certificate for a massage after a stressful week.
He used his gift certificate for a massage after a stressful week.
- Please bring the gift certificate when you come in for your appointment.
Please bring the gift certificate when you come in for your appointment.
- A gift certificate can be a convenient present when you do not know what someone wants.
A gift certificate can be a convenient present when you do not know what someone wants.
