June 27, 2018
How to Use A Google Play Gift CardA Google Play gift card can purchase anything from Android apps to eBooks. But there’s only one catch…you’re missing out if the gift card isn’t being used! The tips below will help you quickly and easily redeem your Google Play gift card. Redeem Google Play Gift Card 1. Go to the Google Play Store app on your phone or tablet 2. …
Read MoreMay 23, 2018
Where To Sell Your Gift Card For CashLet’s paint the picture. Sweet Aunt Gertrude hands you a birthday card. Inside is a gift card for a store that, to put it nicely, you just don’t like. While you appreciate the gesture, you haven’t shopped at that store in nearly 15 years. So, what do you do? You can’t tell her you won’t use it. And you know you can’t re-gift it because …
Read MoreApril 19, 2018
Automotive Discounts For Your Summer Road TripMove over snow boots and winter caps. Spring is finally here. Time for lemonade, swimming pools, cookouts and road trips with the family. With summer vacation around the corner, don’t forget to get your vehicle tuned-up for your traveling adventures. Below are 5 money-saving recommendations to get your car in tip-top shape. Granny Tip: Check out our travel discount gift cards …
Read MoreApril 4, 2018
2018 Saving And Spending TrendsGift Card Granny surveyed more than 3,000 members to determine the latest money saving and spending trends for 2018. Data surrounding financial topics such as spending habits, investing and monthly savings was analyzed. 68% of respondents stated they could do a better job of saving money. Only 27% expressed satisfaction with their saving efforts. 77% of respondents own a rewards credit card, with 40% earning …
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2018
The Growth Of eGift CardsGift Card Granny surveyed users to determine their gift card purchasing habits. Data shows that there has been an increase in the use of digital gift cards. 86.9 percent of respondents have purchased either an eGift card or digital gift card. The popularity of electronic gift cards increased by 37.8 percent year over year. 44.0 percent of respondents have used an app to purchase a gift …
Read MoreDecember 13, 2017
Snag Last Minute Online Deals With These 4 TipsUpdated 11/9/2020 So, you totally lost track of the days in December and you’re starting to panic since you haven’t even started to Christmas shop. (Guilty!) Fortunately, we’re not alone and many retailers are pulling through to give us one last chance at some serious savings. Here’s four ways to cash in on last minute deals: 1. Shop Green Monday: Green Monday is the third largest …
Read MoreDecember 4, 2017
How To Check Your Target Visa Gift Card BalanceTarget Visa gifts cards are great for purchasing anything from bath soap to groceries. But what good does it do if you don’t know your gift card balance? Use the steps below to determine the value before your next shopping spree. How To Check My Target Visa Gift Card Balance On the back of your Target Visa gift card you’ll find …
Read MoreNovember 22, 2017
Why Gift Cards Are A Good IdeaAs of 2015, nearly 93% of American consumers have given a gift card. With the total volume of gift cards projected to reach $160 billion in 2018, it’s clear to see that few people would argue against giving, or receiving, gift cards. With more than two-thirds of merchants now offering gift cards, there's not much that can’t be bought. Technology has caught up with the …
Read MoreNovember 1, 2017
How To Use A Vanilla Visa Gift Card OnlineVanilla Visa gift cards can be used online, however there are a few required steps before making the first purchase. Use the information below to learn about the details. How To Use A Vanilla Visa Gift Card Online Ready to put that gift card to use? Follow the tips below. 1. Add Your Zip Code Before Attempting A Purchase For security purposes, …
Read MoreJuly 8, 2017
Get My Gift Card BalanceIt happens to the best of us. You attempt to make a purchase with your gift card but can’t recall the available funds. What do you do next? If you’re ever in this pickle, use the steps below to quickly easily check your gift card balance. Check My Gift Card Balance On the back of your gift card you’ll find a …
Read MoreDecember 12, 2016
Granny's New Money-Saving Expert, Trae BodgeGranny is thrilled to announce our very own expert in savings, Trae Bodge. She frequently gives interviews on the latest gift card trends and insider scoops. You can watch her on national and local news segments spreading the good word of Granny. We sat down over a cup of coffee to discuss her background and expertise. Here are some …
Read MoreNovember 22, 2016
Gift Card Giving Guide For The HolidaysGift cards are sure to please anyone on your holiday list. But with all the options, how do you know which type to get? We’ve surveyed 1,200 Granny customers to find the most popular gift card trends for the 2016 holiday season. Be sure to check out our nifty infographic below! Digital Gift Cards The popularity of electronic …
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2016
Cross These Items Off Your Fall Bucket ListWhile fall brings less daylight and cooler weather, you can't help but get excited for the colorful leaves, pumpkin carving, candy corn and bonfires. Below is a bucket list of fall must-dos, -eats and -drinks. 1. Consume As Many Pumpkin Flavored Beverages As Possible I can't go through the fall season without indulging …
Read MoreNovember 30, 2015
Give Back on #GivingTuesdayIs your purse or wallet full of change after all the Black Friday shopping? Do you have PTO days to burn before January 1st? After the hustle and bustle of one of the biggest shopping weekends, #GivingTuesday reminds us to give back to those less fortunate than us. After giving thanks and getting deals, this movement focuses on giving to charity. Through the power of social …
Read MoreJune 3, 2013
The Gift Card Glossary of TermsRemember the old days, when you would get a gift card and your only option was to use it or lose it? Well times have changed, thanks to recent government legislation and more than $60 billion in unused gift cards each year. These days you can buy, sell and even trade gift cards online. While this sort of exchange seems like it's pretty …
Read MoreNovember 29, 2011
Gift Card Granny Releases Android AppGift Card Granny has blasted into cyberspace with a free application designed just for Android fans. The first discount gift card app available from the Android Market lets you buy, sell and use gift cards directly via your phone from hundreds of popular merchants and several trusted resellers. Imagine this: You're cruising the aisles of your favorite store and see a sweater …
Read MoreMarch 25, 2011
The ER Doesn't Take Gift Cards?!?Before starting this challenge I did my darndest to label every penny, nickel and dime that we would spend this month, get every last ducky in line for smooth sailing. While 95% of our expenditures have followed said illustrious plan, there is always a curve ball. It comes out of nowhere with no warning and whacks the fleshy part of your hiney. We had ours …
Read MoreDecember 29, 2010
The Gift Card Year In ReviewDear Gift cards: How we adored thee in 2010. Whether you came to us in the ol' plastic covering we know and love or the sexy new digitized form we always dreamed of, we couldn't keep our hands off you. Seriously, we couldn't, and there are numbers to prove it: As of early September, demand for you outpaced 2009 …
Read MoreDecember 23, 2010
Philanthropic Gift Cards Perfect for ProcrastinatorsPhoto by HowardLake Still working on that Christmas gift list? You could brave last-minute lines at the mall, hit the 7/Eleven or consider giving to charities via gift cards. Gift cards are the latest innovation in philanthropic giving and a perfect stocking stuffer for charity-minded friends. First of all, you won't stick loved ones with more stuff they don't need. Secondly, they'll …
Read MoreOctober 25, 2010
City Exchanges Gift Cards for HandgunsOrganizers of a weekend handgun buy-back program in New Bedford, Mass., found $100 supermarket gift cards were just the ticket to lure about 140 weapons off city streets. The Rev. David Lima, executive minister of the Inter-Church Council, which joined local law enforcement agencies to sponsor the exchange, said the community response was overwhelming. Although the total number of firearms collected …
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