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Whether they’re high school, college, grad school or graduating later this spring, the grades in your life deserve praise — and gifts — to their credit. If you’re not sure what to get your proud member of the Class of 2023, a gift card is always a good bet. We’ve rounded up the best gift card picks below
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Gift card to a free grad gift box: Amazon Gift Cards, $25 and up
For those who love Apple technology: Apple Gift Cards, $25 and up
The perfect gift card for late night study sessions: Starbucks Gift Card, $25 and up
Sam’s Club members get the best deals on gift cards
Did you know that your favorite warehouse stores are the perfect place to buy gift cards? That’s because both Costco and Sam’s Club offer gift cards to popular restaurants, stores and more at a discount on their face value. Cards make great gifts and they stretch your dollar further.
Here is a sample Gift card deals now at Sam’s Club:
Not a member of Sam’s Club? Great news: The Warehouse chain is offering $15 off memberships through May 2023. That means you can get your first year’s membership for just $35.
Sam’s Club Membership (1 year), $35 (regularly $50)
The best gift cards for grads in 2023
Below are great gift card ideas — plus gift card deals! Members of the Class of 2023 are sure to find these gift cards to Apple, Amazon, Grubhub, and more useful in their college and post-grad life.
Amazon gift card
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Your favorite grads can get almost everything they need for their next phase with an Amazon gift card. Load this card (it comes in a matching, graduation-cap gift box!) with amounts between $25 and $2,000.
Amazon Gift Cards, $25 and up
Apple Gift Card
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Your grads want a new one Macbook laptopiphone, Apple Watch Or another Apple product for their next step? Then gift them an Apple gift card. Load an amount on this card and watch the magic happen. The card can be used to buy the latest Apple Tech hardware, as well as apps, software, music, movies, subscriptions and more.
Apple Gift Cards, $50 and up
Apple Gift Card (email delivery), $25 and up
Chipotle gift card
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Fact: Finding good, healthy food on the go for college students and freshmen isn’t easy. Chipotle offers several great burrito and bowl options, including offerings for vegetarians. We love the $50 gift card option — your new grad will definitely want guacamole with those chips.
Chipotle gift card, $50
Chipotle Gift Cards (email delivery), $25 and up
Gap Option Gift Card
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Whether they’re heading off to high school, college or starting a new job, your favorite grads will need new clothes for their next chapter. With this versatile Gap Option gift card, they can shop at Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy. Get it through Amazon, and load it with any amount between $25 and $100.
Gap Option Gift Cards, $25 and up
Bath & Body Works e-Gift Card
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Choose any amount between $25 and $100 to load onto a gift card from Bath & Body Works. With gift cards handy, your grad will smell fresh, even while using the dorm shower.
Bath & Body Works e-Gift Card, $25 and up
Grubhub E-Gift Card
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Late night study sessions call for late night grub. Choose an amount between $25 and $100 that you’d like to put toward this Grubhub e-gift card, so your grad doesn’t have to go hungry.
Grubhub e-Gift Card, $25 and up
Cold Stone Creamery E-Gift Card
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Choose the amount you want to put toward a Cold Stone Creamery gift card, from $25 to $100. The result makes for a sweet gift. And right now, when you buy through Amazon, save $10 on this gift card when you spend $50 or more using the code COLDSTONE22 at checkout.
Cold Stone Creamery e-Gift Card, $25 and up
Want to give your grad an even bigger treat? If you’re a Sam’s Club member, you can! In addition to gaining access Gasoline discountA Sam’s Club membership gets you a great Cold Stone Creamery gift card deal: Members can get $30 in Cold Stone Creamery gift cards for just under $21.
$30 Cold Stone Creamery gift card, $21
Starbucks gift card
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Keep your grad caffeinated with a Starbucks gift card available on Amazon. Choose from three card designs and denominations up to $100.
Starbucks Gift Card, $25 and up
You can also order a Starbucks gift card for email delivery. This makes a great last-minute grad gift option, because you can buy it literally at the last minute. The gift can easily be added to your grad’s Starbucks account through their Starbucks app.
Starbucks Gift Card (email delivery), $25 and up
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