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Perfect Gift Card For Anytime Of The Year
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2016
This is a perfect alternative to a traditional physical gift when you don't know what to get someone but when you wish to be able to hand something over rather than send the much loved e-card.The gift card can be used pretty much against anything available to buy on Amazon (including Kindle or digital goods if wished) and the gift card and pack themselves are at no additional cost so that the full value of the card is available to use.The gift card lasts up to 10 years from the date of purchase which means there is plenty of time to use it and once applied to the recipients account the money will be knocked off their eligible purchases. If the full balance is not used in one go it will be carried over to future purchases until the full balance is used.This gift card comes in a nicely presented red reveal case which is made to look like a little present with a sparkly red glitter front design on it and gold ribbon bow. The top of the case lifts up to reveal the gift card inside and this has a scratch off strip on the back with the claim code underneath and when it arrives they are both sealed inside a cellophane cover. I also like that despite the red and gold colours and festive feel that this design could be used anytime throughout the year and it arrived with free next day delivery.The reveal case measures approx 11.5cm wide by 10.6cm high.Gift Message:The only slight negative is that there is not a specific place to write a message, however you could write one on the red card part below where the gift card is held or on the red card part at the back if wished. If you select that the card is a gift at checkout there is supposed to be the option for an additional slip to be included with the card with a message of your choice however this will only be on what would have been an old style packing slip and so it will not actually be put inside the cellophane and you would need to insert this yourself. Also now that Amazon have stopped including packing slips with all purchases to save paper and be more environmentally friendly, I'm not even sure if this packing slip message would now be printed and so it would be best to prepare for possibly having to write the message yourself just in case. I ordered the gift card without the gift message option but having ordered presents in the past with the gift option, I know how the message would usually appear.Applying to Your Account:-To apply the gift card to your account you go to the "Your Account" page (link via the top right of any Amazon page and just to the left of the shopping basket) and then click on "Apply a Gift Card to Your Account" which is just under the bold heading "Gift Cards & Top Up". You then enter the claim code which is just under the peel off strip on the back of the gift card and press the "Apply to your balance" orange button next to the entry box - this is also a handy place to see your current gift card balance if you need to check it and also to view your balance history too. This page also has a link to the full gift card terms and conditions if needed and also a handy way to contact Amazon via the "contact us" link in blue writing if you have any problems redeeming you card or indeed for any other order.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2016
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