5 Birthday Gift Card Ideas They’ll Love
February 6, 2025
Searching for the best birthday gift for a friend or family member? Whether you know their must-have brands, their favorite sport or their go-to lunch spot, a gift card makes a great personal gifting option while still giving them the joy of picking something out, and The Gift Card Shop has something for everyone. Not sure what they like? We’ve even got a personal gift for that too! Read on for popular birthday gift ideas that will put a smile on anyone’s face.
While it’s easy to search The Gift Card Shop for the right brand or interest, we’ve got some thoughtful ideas for birthday gift cards that they’re sure to appreciate.
Birthday Gifting Made Easy and Exciting
1. Entertainment Gift Cards
What do you give the friend who “has everything”? Or the one who has very specific tastes? Give them entertainment options that make for a memorable experience. Our Zift - Food & Fun Gift Card is a multi-restaurant gift card that combines the best of restaurants and entertainment with a variety of options. Looking for other options? Try a dinner out at The Cheesecake FactoryÒ or a movie night at a Regal cinema. A gift card lets your recipient choose the perfect way to spend the night, making it a great birthday present.
2. Experience Gift Cards
We all know that some of the best gifts are the ones you’d never get yourself. They can indulge themselves in an adventure of their choosing with the Zillions eGift Card. Enjoy small indulgences or big adventures like a day of relaxation with a Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week or a gift card for a stay at an Airbnb.
3. Outdoors & Sports Gift Cards
If they’re a fan of sports or an athlete themselves, we’ve got winning gifts. They can score their team’s official jersey with a gift card to Fanatics or get apparel and sneakers at Champs Sports. For fans of the outdoors, a Cabela’s gift card lets them gear up for camping, fishing and more.
4. Birthday Design Gift Cards
If you want to celebrate without selecting a brand or interest, our Visa® gift cards say happy birthday with style. Our Visa Birthday Balloons Gift Card and Visa White Blue Ribbon Gift Card are popular classic options or explore all of our festive Happy Birthday gift card designs for their big day.
5. Personalized Gift Cards
If you’re having a hard time deciding but looking for a personal touch, we’ve got an unforgettable option: our Custom Gift Card. It’s easy to create and a joy to receive. Simply upload your favorite photo, choose the amount, write a message and it’s ready to send. Need a gift for someone fast? Create a Custom eGift Card and send it via email. In most cases, approved digital gift card delivery takes 5 minutes but can take up to 24 hours. They’ll love the thought you put into it, and they’ll enjoy spending it on exactly what they want.
Make Their Wish Come True
Make this birthday special for everyone: Give them the freedom of choosing their own gift. Explore the options on The Gift Card Shop and get ready to deliver pure happiness.