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Exclusive   Gift Card Study 2007
  STATISTIC: Gift cards are more customized than ever before. American  
  Express now offers nine different cards; Best Buy, 15.  
   
   
Chart: Plastic gift cards

Gift cards at a glance: Discover
 
Gift cards at a glance
Discover (plastic)
Monetary units
$20-$500.
Delivery
Free Standard shipping (5-7 business days).
3-day express $9.95.
Fees
$3.95 per original gift card.
$6.95 per card for premium gift card with matching greeting card.
Expiration date
Expire 24 months from date of purchase. The date is embossed on the card. After 12 months of consecutive inactivity, a $2.50 monthly dormancy fee will be assessed. Replacement cards can be requested up to 90 days following expiration, less a $5 replacement fee.
Use
Can be used at most merchants that accept Discover cards; purchase online.
Notes
Cards can be embossed with recipient's name and greeting. Gift cards cannot be sent to the following states: Conn., Maine, N.H., R.I., Vt., Tenn., D.C. They cannot be mailed outside of the U.S.
 
-- Posted: Nov. 12, 2007
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