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International gift card expirations

Gift card expiration laws vary from country to country and even within different regions or states within a country.

Updated over 3 months ago

United States:

Federal laws prohibit most gift cards from expiring.

Canada:

In Canada, gift cards generally cannot have expiry dates.

European Union:

EU regulations generally prohibit the expiry of gift cards within a minimum of five years from the date of issuance, although there may be variations among member states.

Other countries:

Gift card regulations vary widely. Some may have strict rules similar to those in the US or EU, while others may have no specific laws regarding gift card expiration.

Here's a list of some countries where gift cards may expire:

  • Australia: Gift cards in Australia may have expiry dates, but the expiration period must be clearly stated.

  • New Zealand: Gift cards in New Zealand may have expiry dates, but they must be clearly disclosed to the consumer.

  • United Kingdom: Gift cards in the UK may have expiry dates, but they must be clearly disclosed to the consumer.

  • Japan: Gift cards in Japan may have expiry dates, and the expiration period should be clearly disclosed to the consumer.

  • India: Gift cards in India may have expiry dates, and the expiration period should be clearly disclosed to the consumer.

  • Singapore: Gift cards in Singapore may have expiry dates, and the expiration period should be clearly disclosed to the consumer.

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE): Gift cards in the UAE may have expiry dates, and the expiration period should be clearly disclosed to the consumer.

  • Hong Kong: Gift cards in Hong Kong may have expiry dates, and the expiration period should be clearly disclosed to the consumer.

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