December 9, 2011 | Add a Comment

For the fifth year running, the National Retail Federations says gift cards are the most desired gift for the holidays. In fact, eight out of 10 shoppers plan on buying gift cards, whether for personal use or as presents. They’ll likely spend $155 each on gift cards, for a national total of $27.8 billion.
No doubt a few people you know have added these plastic presents to their gift list. They’re easy to buy online and easy to give. As an added bonus, many merchants ship them for free with no minimum purchase required.
Here are 55 merchants who offer this deal for the holidays. Most are delivered free via standard shipping to the 48 contiguous United States.
Aeropostale
Amazon
American Eagle
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor Loft
Banana Republic
Bath & Body Works
Bebe
Bedford Fair
Belk
Best Buy
Bloomingdale’s
Buckle
Cabela’s
Cacique
Chico’s
Coldwater Creek
Coward Shoes
Crate&Barrel
Crocs
Dillard’s
Eddie Bauer
Fashion Bug
Fashion Specialists
Finish Line
Forever 21
Free People
Frontgate
Gander Mountain
Gap
Harry & David
Home Depot
JCPenney
J.Crew
Kmart
Kohl’s
Lands’ End
Lane Bryant
L.L.Bean
Macy’s
NewEgg.com
Nine West
Nordstrom
Old Navy
Old Pueblo Traders
Oriental Trading Company
PacSun
Patagonia
PB Teen
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Kids
REI
Sierra Trading Post
Sonsi
Target
The Children’s Place
The Land of Nod
The North Face
White House Black Market
Williams-Sonoma
Wilsons Leather
Woman Within
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