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June 27, 2018

How to Use A Google Play Gift Card

A 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. …

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May 23, 2018

Where To Sell Your Gift Card For Cash

Let’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 …

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April 19, 2018

Automotive Discounts For Your Summer Road Trip

Move 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 …

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April 4, 2018

2018 Saving And Spending Trends

Gift 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 …

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February 28, 2018

The Growth Of eGift Cards

Gift 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 …

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December 13, 2017

Snag Last Minute Online Deals With These 4 Tips

Updated 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 …

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December 4, 2017

How To Check Your Target Visa Gift Card Balance

Target 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 …

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November 22, 2017

Why Gift Cards Are A Good Idea

As 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 …

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November 1, 2017

How To Use A Vanilla Visa Gift Card Online

Vanilla 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, …

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July 8, 2017

Get My Gift Card Balance

It 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 …

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December 12, 2016

Granny's New Money-Saving Expert, Trae Bodge

Granny 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 …

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November 22, 2016

Gift Card Giving Guide For The Holidays

Gift 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 …

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September 14, 2016

Cross These Items Off Your Fall Bucket List

While 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 …

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November 30, 2015

Give Back on #GivingTuesday

Is 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 …

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June 3, 2013

The Gift Card Glossary of Terms

Remember 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 …

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November 29, 2011

Gift Card Granny Releases Android App

Gift 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 …

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March 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 …

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December 29, 2010

The Gift Card Year In Review

Dear 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 …

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December 23, 2010

Philanthropic Gift Cards Perfect for Procrastinators

Photo 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 …

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October 25, 2010

City Exchanges Gift Cards for Handguns

Organizers 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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