This year, Mother’s Day takes place on Sunday, May 12th. Enter the yearly dilemma which is the confusion about what to get as a present for Mom. Guess what? An electronic gift card makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift. It can so easily be sent and redeemed using only the internet!
Unlike a standard gift card, which is a rectangular piece of plastic, an e-gift card is totally digital. It offers recipients codes they can use to make purchases from the merchants who offer them. Let’s look at what makes e-gift cards such great Mother’s Day presents!
They make it easy to buy for a mom who lives far away.
Perhaps, you’re in a position to have to always ship presents to your mom. Does she live in a different city or country? If so, you are likely no stranger to the internet. You know that it is a top-choice destination where gift shopping can be completed. On GiftCards.com, Shelley Hunter explains that some e-gift cards can be sent along with loving video messages.
One, in particular, she notes, “never actually says Happy Mother’s Day or anything about mom, but I think the sweet note ‘Just staying in touch’ is all any mom really wants to hear after her kids have left home. So tell mom that you’re thinking about her and missing her just a little more on her honorary day.”
They are perfect for last minute gifts.
If you’re running short on time and need a last-minute gift, e-gift cards are the perfect solution. Since they’re delivered instantly via email, you can purchase them at any time and have them delivered to your mom’s inbox within minutes. This is especially helpful if you’re in a different time zone or don’t have time to wait for shipping.
“If you have a plastic card, you need to then deliver it to mom in person or pay to ship the gift to her home,” writes Hunter in a separate GiftCards.com piece, “If you are unable to see your mom this Mother’s Day and don’t have time to run to the post office, send an electronic gift card to brighten her day instead. E-gift cards can be sent at the last minute or you can buy ahead of time and simply schedule the card to be delivered Sunday morning.”
Credit card-based gift cards can be used anywhere.
Most online shoppers use their Visas or Mastercards to make their purchases. However, if you’re unsure what to get Mom or you fear that the delivery of your present won’t make it in time for Mother’s Day, an e-gift card makes an excellent gift choice. Visa and Mastercard provide gift cards of their own. They can be used to make purchases from any merchant who accepts their cards.
“For the ultimate in flexibility, get mom a Visa gift card or a Mastercard gift card that can be used anywhere,” recommends Hunter in yet another GiftCards.com article, “Before running to the grocery store to buy a generic card, however, consider uploading an image to make a personalized gift card instead.”
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