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In many states gift certificates can NEVER expire. In most other states, even if they expire (say, after seven years), it only means that the owner of the certificate has temporarily abandoned the value, and it must be turned over to the state treasurer until the owner claims it. Approximately $8 billion goes abandoned this way in the USA every year.
The unclaimed and unused gift certificate money NEVER becomes the property of the merchant; it is held in trust for the recipient of the gift certificate. Embezzling abandoned funds could be a felony.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoThat would be up to the store that issued the gift card. Some gift cards do expire, others do not. It should say on the back or front of the card. If not, ask the store. Be aware of something else about gift cards. They may not expire, but some companies have adopted the policy of reducing the amount the gift card is worth over time. If not used within a certain time, say 3 to 6 months, the card may be worth only half the amount it was when it was issued. Again, check with the store that issued the card.
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∙ 14y agoIf they have an expiry date printed on them then yes, if not then no
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∙ 14y agoSome do, but other do not. You would have to check with the specific company which issued the card.
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Do gift certificates usually have expiration dates?
Amazon gift certificates, better known as gift cards, never expire and are redeemable sitewide. They may be given through the mail, Facebook, e-mail, or even printed at home.
Is it by law that gift certificates cannot expire if bought in California?
A fairly recent consumer law introduced in California means that gift certificates cannot contain expiration dates.
How long is gift card good at Cohen's fashion optical?
Cohen's Fashion Optical gift certificates do not expire. If you have any other questions, please call Cohen's Fashion Optical at 516.465.6975.
Do hollister gift cards expire?
no
Do prepaid gift cards ever expire?
Yes, prepaid gift cards ever expire. However, some gift cards like paypal gift card don't so you should check with the agency.
Do Aeropostale gift cards expire?
No they don't.
Do Cold Stone Gift Cards Expire?
no
Will an outback gift card expire?
Never
Does a secret marriage have an expiration?
A legal marriage does no expire. It must be legally dissolved by a legal divorce according to the laws in the jurisdiction.A legal marriage does no expire. It must be legally dissolved by a legal divorce according to the laws in the jurisdiction.A legal marriage does no expire. It must be legally dissolved by a legal divorce according to the laws in the jurisdiction.A legal marriage does no expire. It must be legally dissolved by a legal divorce according to the laws in the jurisdiction.
Do Cheesecake Factory coupons have expiration dates?
Coupons that do not expire typically do not exist. All coupons need expiration dates in the event that items or sales are discontinued. Gift certificates often do not expire, if that counts. Otherwise you might be out of luck on your search.
Will an outback steakhouse gift card expire?
Never
Will a gift card from a michaels store expire?
No, they do not expire. I was asking this question, too. On their website it says "no expiration. no fees" :)
