Gift cards can be a wonderful gift idea for those that are hard to buy for – I know they are often a go-to gift for many in my family because they already have everything! The good news is this time of year is often the best time to buy gift cards because many companies have bonuses attached to them. Thanks to How To Have It All and Mission To Save, here’s a roundup of the best Bonus Gift Card Offers for 2013:
*Please note: many of the bonus “gift cards” have expiration dates. They also have different terms than a regular gift card. Be sure to read and understand all of the fine print before you buy.
Abuelos Gift Card Offer– Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 VIP bonus card. Expires 12/31/13.
Applebee’s Gift Card Offer– Get a $10 bonus gift card when you buy $50 in gift cards. Offer valid in restaurants or online.
Barnes & Nobles Bonus Gift Card Offer– Score a $10 eGift Card when you buy $75 in gift cards or eGift cards. Expires December 3, 2013. The $10 eGift card will be emailed to you on 12/26/13.
Benihana Bonus Gift Card Offer- Receive $10 bonus card when you buy $50 gift cards. Promotional cards are valid from 1/2/14.
Black Angus Bonus Gift Card Offer– Score a $5 bonus gift card with the purchase of a $50 gift card. The bonus gift card is valid starting 1/1/2014. Offer expires 12/31/13.
Bonefish Grill Bonus Gift Card Offer– Buy $100 in gift cards and get a bonus $20 gift card. Bonus gift card is valid starting 1/1/2014. Offer expires 12/31/13.
Boston Market Bonus Gift Card Offer– Buy $25 in gift cards and get a $5 bonus card. While supplies last.
Bravo Bonus Gift Card Offer- Receive $20 in bonus gift card with every $100 in gift cards. Bonus card redeemable 1/1/14.
Brio Bonus Gift Card Offer- Receive $20 in bonus gift card with every $100 in gift cards. Bonus card redeemable 1/1/14.
Brick House Tavern + Tap- For every $20 purchased in gift cards from now until Dec. 31, 2013, guests will receive $14 in Brick Bucks (food/beverage voucher). Gift cards are available in restaurant and online, and Brick Bucks are redeemable from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2014.
Brunswick Bowling Bonus Gift Card Offer– Get a $5 bonus gift certificate for every $25 in gift card purchase. Offer expires 12/31/13.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Bonus Gift Card Offer– Purchase a $50 gift card get a $10 bonus gift card. Offer runs 11/11/13 to 12/24/13. Bonus gift card valid starting 1/2/14.
Buca di Beppo Bonus Card Offer– Buy a $50 gift card and get a $15 rewards card. Rewards card valid starting 1/1/14.
California Pizza Kitchen Bonus Offer– Buy a $100 gift card and receive a $20 promotional card.
Caribou Coffee Gift Card offer– Purchase a $25 gift card and receive a $5 eGift card. Expires 12/31/13.
Carrabas Gift Card Offer– Buy $100 in gift cards and get a $20 bonus gift card. Bonus gift card is valid starting 1/1/2014. Offer expires 12/31/13.
Carter’s and Osh Kosh: receive $10 holiday rewards when you make any $50 purchase. Limited time offer.
Children’s Place Bonus Gift Card– Buy $40 eGift Card get a $10 eGift card. Offer expires 12/31/13.
Chili’s Bonus Gift Card Offer– Buy a $50 gift card and earn a $10 reward card.
CiCi’s Pizza Bonus Offer– For Every $25 worth of in-restaurant gift card purchases now through the month of December, guests will receive a free adult buffet to be redeemed in January 2014.
Claim Jumper Bonus Offer– Purchase a $50 gift card get a $10 bonus gift card. Offer runs 11/11/13 to 12/24/13. Bonus gift card valid starting 1/2/14.
Flemings Bonus Gift Card Offer– Get a $20 bonus card for every $100 in gift cards. Offer expires 12/31/13. Bonus card valid 1/1/14.
Half Price Books Bonus Offer– Get a $5 bonus gift card with a $25 gift card purchase. Offer expires 12/24/13. Bonus gift card is valid starting 1/1/14.
Joe’s Crab Shack Bonus Offer– For every $25 purchased in gift cards from now until Dec. 31, 2013, guests will receive a Winning Ticket (scratch off) with various offers. Winning Ticket offers will be valid Jan. 1, 2014 through Feb. 12, 2014.
Kroger – Earn 4x Fuel Points with gift card purchase. Expires 12/7/13.
Lettuce Entertain You Bonus Gift Card Offer– Buy $100 gift card get a $25 bonus card. Offer ends 12/30/13. Bonus gift card valid 1/2/14.
L.L. Bean Bonus Gift Card– Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus gift card. Plus free shipping. Expires 12/24/13.
Long Horn Steakhouse Bonus Offer– Buy a $25 gift card and get $5 off your next purchase. You must buy 2 adult entrees to get the $5 off.
Macaroni Grill Bonus Offer– Get a $5 Grazie Gift when you buy a $25 gift card. Offer ends 12/31/13. Grazie Gifts valid 1/1/14.
Maggiano’s Bonus Gift Offer– Buy $100 gift card and get a $20 bonus card plus a 1 yr. subscription to Food & Wine magazine.
Max & Erma’s Bonus Gift Card– Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus. Bonus card valid 1/1/14.
McAlister’s Deli Bonus Offer– Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card. Offer might only be valid in restaurants, not online.
Morton’s Bonus Gift Card Offer– Buy $100 in gift cards get a $20 reward card. Offer ends 12/24/13. Reward card valid starting 1/2/14.
Outback Steakhouse Bonus gift Card Offer– Buy $100 in gift cards and get a $20 bonus gift card. Bonus gift card valid starting 1/1/2014. Offer expires 12/31/13.
Pei Wei: receive a Free small entree when you buy $25 worth of gift cards. Offer ends 12/24/13. Free entree redeemable 1/7/14- 2/2/14
Rainforest Cafe Bonus Gift Card Offer– Purchase a $50 gift card get a $10 bonus gift card. Offer runs 11/11/13 to 12/24/13. Bonus gift card valid starting 1/2/14.
Red Lobster Bonus Card Offer- Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card. Offer runs until 12/31/13. Valid at restaurant only- not online.
Red Robin Bonus Gift Card Offer– Get $5 bonus bucks when yo buy a $25 gift card or save 20% on gift cards over $250. Bonus bucks valid starting 1/1/14.
Regal Cinemas Bonus Offer– Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 promotional card. Offer expires 12/31/13. Bonus card valid starting 1/1/14. Offer not available online.
Ruby Tuesday Bonus Gift Offer– Get a $15 bonus coupon with the purchase of a $50 gift card. Get a $5 bonus coupon with a $25 gift card purchase. Also get the gift card shipped for free through 12/31/13. The bonus coupon is valid starting 1/2/2014. Offer expires 12/31/13.
Ruth’s Chris: receive 10% Bonus Card when you buy $250 or more in gift cards. Holiday bonus cards valid 1/2/14 through 3/31/14
Ruth’s Chris Bonus Offer– Get a 10% bonus card when you buy a $250 gift card. Bonus card valid 1/1/14.
Smashburger Smash Cash Offer– Receive $5 Smash Cash when you buy a $25 gift card. Offer expires 12/31/13. Smash cash valid starting 1/1/14.
Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill– Get a $5 “thank you” to use after the new year with every $25 in gift card purchases. Expires 12/29/13. Looks like in stores only.
Steak ‘n Shake Bonus Offer– Buy a $20 gift card and get a $5 bonus card. Offer ends 12/31/13.
Subway– Get a FREE 6″ sandwich with the purchase of a $25 gift card. In stores only.
Taco Bell Bonus Gift Card Offer– Buy a $20 gift card get any item free up to $5. Offer valid in restaurants only.
Texas de Brazil Bonus Gift Card Offer– Buy a $70 gift card for $60 or buy a $125 gift card for $100. Online only.
Texas Roadhouse: receive $5 bonus eGift Card when you buy $30 in Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards Online. eGift Card emailed within 7 days of purchase.
TGI Friday’s Bonus Offer– For every $25 you spend on gift cards get a $5 Bonus Bites Card. Offer ends 1/1/14. Bonus Bites Card valid starting 1/1/14.
Tony Roma’s Bonus Offer– Buy a $50 gift card get $15 in RomaBucks. Offer valid in stores only.
Uno’s Bonus Offer– Buy a $25 gift card get a $5 Holiday Bonus voucher. Offer ends 1/1/14. Bonus voucher valid 1/2/14.
Wendy’s ToysRus Gift Card Offer: Buy a Wendy’s Kids Meal and get a ToysRus coupon. The offer is to spend $50 at ToysRus and get a $10 ToysRus gift card. Limited time offer.