Where to Sell Gift Cards Online in the UK

Gift cards are very popular. In fact, they account for 55% of the average shopper’s annual gift budget. Over the holidays, many people receive gift cards from family and friends. Some companies even give their employees gift cards as a thank you for their loyalty and commitment.

When most people receive a gift card, they immediately make plans and go shopping. However, some people usually let the gift card go to waste. Research shows that up to £250 million worth of gift cards go unused every year.

The biggest waste tends to be with retailer gift cards. One reason why giftees do not use gift cards is due to forgetfulness. Other reasons could be the giftee misplaced the gift card or did not want to shop there in the first place.

When giftees misplace, lose, forget, fail to spend or allow gift cards to expire, the winner is always the companies that sell the gift cards. The good news is, you can be a winner too. Want to make extra cash selling gift cards? in this guide, we discuss how to make money selling gift cards in the UK.

Selling your Unwanted Gift Cards on Cardyard and Zapper

If you have any unwanted gift cards, you can sell them on Cardyard or Zapper and earn extra cash.

Cardyard…

Cardyard is an online gift card marketplace where people can sell unwanted gift cards. Founded in 2012, the site allows the sale of gift cards from popular retailers such as Amazon, Mark & Spencer, Sainsbury, Uber and Selfridges. Selling your unwanted gift card on Cardyard is easy. Here is a step by step guide.

Step One – Visit the Cardyard Website

The first step is to visit the Cardyard website if you have unwanted gift cards to sell. Enter the following URL in your browser’s address bar – www.cardyard.co.uk.

Step Two – Add Gift Cards

When you open the Cardyard website, click “Sell Gift Cards.” The site will redirect you to a new page where you can add gift cards. Start by filling in the shop’s name, for example Amazon or Marks & Spencer. Next, enter the gift card’s value – £5, £10, £20 or more followed by the quantity of gift cards you want to sell.

When you enter the gift card’s current value and quantity, the site will display the amount you’ll receive in cash or credit. For example, if you’ve one Amazon gift card valued at £10, the amount you’ll receive in cash is £9 and £9.45 in credit.

Enter the gift card’s expiry date, then click “Add gift card.” When you do so, the site will save the gift card’s details.

Step Three – Sign Up

After adding your gift card(s), click ‘Continue’ The site will require you to log in. If you’re a member of Cardyard, sign in with your details. You can sign in with your Facebook, Twitter, Google or PayPal details.

Alternatively, you can use your Cardyard’s login details to sign in. If you don’t have an account, don’t worry. It’s free to register and takes less than 3 minutes. To register for an account, click ‘Join’ from the top right corner of the webpage.

Enter your email and password, click to agree with Cardyard’s terms and confirm you’re not a robot. Then check “I am a new customer” then click ‘Join’.

Step Four – Send Gift Cards to Cardyard

If you’re happy with the price Cardyard offered for your gift card(s), complete the payment method, then send the gift cards via post. On receipt, Cardyard will validate your gift card(s) details, and if everything is ok, you’ll receive your money.

Is There a Difference Between an eGift and Gift Card?

When adding a gift card on Cardyard, you’ll notice the site gives you the option of selecting card types such as eGift or gift card. There is a difference between the two. A gift card is a gift token or voucher issued by a bank or retailer for purchases within a specific store. It’s usually in the form of a plastic card.

An eGift is a gift card sent by email. Also referred to as an email Gift Card, it’s available in electronic form only. If you want to sell a gift card on Cardyard, send the physical card for validation. But if you want to sell an eGift, forward the original URL link or email.

In Cardyard, you cannot sell more than £1,000 worth of cards in a month. You must seek the company’s approval before doing so. For gift cards worth £250 and over, Cardyard will require a passport or Photo ID with a utility bill. After Cardyard receives and validates your gift card, you’ll receive payment in 2 weeks.

Zapper…

Zapper is a leading trade-in platform where you can sell unwanted items such as books, CDs, DVDs, electronics and gift cards. Based in the UK, Zapper started as a book trading platform for businesses, recyclers and charities. Today, it’s a unique website where you can trade-in your unwanted stuff and receive cash.

Here is how to sell your unwanted gift cards.

Step One – Value Your Items

Visit the Zapper website, enter the barcode of your gift card then click “Get Value.” If your gift card is valid, the site will return your gift card’s value and offer the best price. If you have multiple gift cards to sell, download the Zapper app.

Launch the app on your smartphone and then scan the barcodes of your gift cards. In seconds, the app will send an instant valuation.

Step Two – Send your Gift Card to Zapper

If you agree with the Zapper’s valuation for your gift cards and want to swap them for cash, drop off the gift cards at your local CollectPlus point. Before dropping off the gift cards, make sure you wrap them securely.

Zapper recommends that you pack the items securely so that they won’t get damaged in transit. It would be best if you used protective wrapping. Double-check everything before sealing the package. It would be best if you securely affixed the Zapper postage label on the package.

Make sure the barcode is visible. Do not cover the barcode of the postage label with Sellotape. This is because machine barcode readers used by couriers are unable to read the barcodes. As such, your gift cards may get lost or delayed.

Drop the package at CollectPlus drop-off point. Make sure you drop your boxes within the required timeframe (7 days) to receive your cash.

Final Thoughts…

If you are looking for the best online marketplaces to sell unwanted gift cards in the UK for cash, checkout Zapper and Cardyard. While they may not offer the full amount of the gift card in cash or credit, they provide an easy avenue to unload unwanted gift cards and get money fast.

Rather than collected gift cards and you end up not spending the cards on purchases, turn the gift cards into cash on Zapper or Cardyard. We hope our guide will help you complete the gift card selling process, fast and efficiently.

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