(EXPIRED) Activation fee-free Visa Gift Cards at Vanillagift.com with code VGMOM24

Fee-free physical and eGift Vanilla Gift Cards are once again available at VanillaGift.com with promo code VGMOM24, which will waive the activation fee (note that you’ll still pay shipping fees if you buy physical cards, but there’s no shipping fee for eGift cards). These cards could be useful for those looking to meet an end-of-year spending bonus.

The Deal

• VanillaGift.com is offering 100% off purchase fees on physical and eGift cards with promo code VGMOM24
• Link to VanillaGift.com

Key Terms

• Shipping fees still apply on physical cards (starting at $10.95), but there is no shipping fee on eGift cards
• Expires May 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.
• Excludes Charity cards.

Quick Thoughts

VanillaGift runs these deals from time to time and they can be useful in the right set of circumstances. I’m not aware of any particular category bonus, so these cards are mostly just appealing for “everywhere else” spend or those looking to meet a spending bonus (or they could presumably be good for last-minute holiday gifts). Some Amex cardholders were hit with cash advance fees by Amex a couple of years ago (and Amex may claw back spending bonuses or welcome bonuses if you’re meeting the spending requirements with very obvious gift card purchases like this), so I’d recommend against using an Amex card. I’m not aware of any particular issue buying these cards with a credit card from any other issuer.

You’ll probably want to buy the eGift cards if you have a way to use those rather than physical cards in order to avoid the shipping fees.

H/T: GC Galore

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