Update 6/4/25: No purchase fees on Visa, MC, Amex giftcards: MastercardGiftCard.com – promo code DAD2025; VanillaGift.com – promo code VGDAD25; AmexGiftCard.com – promo code DAD25. (ht FM)
Update 5/13/25: Fee free $200+ Visa gift cards with promo code VGGRAD100. (ht MEAB)
Update 5/4/25: New code VGMOM25. Valid through May 11, 2025
Update 3/3/25: New code VGWOMEN. Works on physical and eGiftcards
Update 12/23/24: new code on Vanilla Visa e-gift cards for 100% off fees VGHURRY24. Valid through 12/24/24.
Update 11/29/24: 100% Off Purchase Fees on Orders $200+ with Promo Code VGCYBER24
Update 11/18/24: 100% Off Purchase Fees on Orders $250+ with Promo Code VGTHANKS24. Valid Through 11/28/2024. Excludes Charity Cards.
Update 10/20/24: 100% Off Purchase Fees on Orders of $375+ with Promo Code VGSHOP24. Valid Through 10/31/24 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Excludes Charity Cards
Update 8/13/24: 100% Off Purchase Fees on Orders over $50. Valid thru 8/18/24 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Use Code: VGBTS24. (ht Bockrr)
Update 5/15/24: use code VGPS2024 for 100% off purchase fees.
Update 5/6/24: Use code VGMOM24 for 100% off purchase fees through 5/12/24. (ht GC Galore)
Update 3/8/24: Fee-free eVGCs for the International Women’s Day gift card using code VGWOMEN. Expires today 3/8/24 at 11:59pm EST. (ht to reader T.D.)
The Offer
- VanillaGift.com is offering 100% off the purchase fees on vanilla gift cards with promo code LASTMINUTE23
The Fine Print
- Valid until December 25, 2023 at 11:59pm EST
Our Verdict
American Express codes this as a cash advance and there’s no category bonuses available (unless you checkout via PayPal and then Chase Freedom). These are difficult to use, read the comments for more information.
Hat tip to GC Galore
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Not worth the hassle.
Exactly, just submitted a refund request, not able to use it at Costco, tax, utility. Unless someone is willing to use it with small organic spends only.
they work for NYState Elec and Gas and Travelers Ins. Plus in rest. and takeout and food phone orders.
plus if you use Disc Miles for the first year 3%back. With no fees, great deal. But you need a liquidation method.
Sounds like you tried everything- bummer :(
I purchased an eGift card and used it to purchase a Costco Shop Card (for Costco Gas) without any issues at all. Granted, I did create a VanillaGift.com account beforehand (as another user suggested) prior to the purchase. Additionally, I had no issues using Vanilla Visa eGift cards purchased from Sam's Club either.
Fyi...if you buy these...prepare for a nightmare when trying to use them. I was given one as a Christmas gift. I attempted to pay for an Olive Garden delivery order and they wouldn't accept it online. There's no way to register them for online use. Buyer beware. Have a blessed rest of your day!!
Use code VGPS2024 to get no fee and free shipping.
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The lowest shipping $10.95?
office depot's offer is easy to liquidate and has better discount.
No free shipping for physical cards?
Back again through May 11, 2025 at vanillagift.com - Enjoy 100% Off Purchase Fees on Orders $50+. Excludes Charity Cards. Use Code: VGMOM25.
Do not buy. My utility company took a couple and did not take the remaining as I was trying at the same time. Vanilla gift blocked my card and is giving me rundown from last 3 months for getting the money back. Did anyone do a credit card dispute to get it back?
File a BBB complaint. Add that you are considering contacting FTC and State attorney General in BBB complaint. Document.and follow up and follow through.
Thank you. I was able to follow up and get the money back. It's pain to deal with.
YW.
Anyone with BOA CCR know if it counts as online shopping category?
Coded as online purchase in December but did NOT earn 3% for the category (probably because cash-equivalent)
Thanks all! I was impatient and tested it myself with a $10 purchase and also found that I only got 1%. Oh well!
It does not code as online shopping. So only 1% + bonus