The best last minute Christmas gifts: vouchers and gift cards make great presents

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published 22 December 2021

With Christmas just 3 days away, it’s time to get a move on with your last-minute Christmas shopping. If you’re at a loss at what to get someone for Christmas, a safe option is a voucher or gift card.

Vouchers are the best last minute gifts for the whole family, whether they’re into tech, fashion or books. Buy them a voucher for their favourite store or pick a voucher from a big retailer like Amazon that covers a wide range of products. The great thing about vouchers is that you can buy digital or eGift options, so you don’t have to worry about printing anything or a physical card arriving in time.

If you’re unsure where to buy a voucher, you’re in luck as you can buy vouchers from pretty much anywhere! There are lots of different voucher options on Amazon to choose from but you can also find them in stores like Asda and Tesco. Of course, you can also go to the specific store you’re buying for and get one at the checkout or go onto their website.

Keep reading for the best voucher and gift cards, perfect for last minute Christmas shoppers.

The best voucher & gift cards for Christmas

App Store & iTunes Gift Card: Select amount starting from £15
Any Apple user will appreciate an App Store & iTunes gift card. Starting from £15, this gift card can be used for apps, games, music and films across the App Store, Apple Music and iTunes. The code to use this gift card will be emailed to you so you can sign someone up for this card and they’ll have it immediately on them. These codes don’t expire so they can use this voucher whenever they want without worrying about it going out of date.

IKEA Gift Voucher: Select amount starting from £10
If you’re buying for someone who’s moving into a new house or is off to university, an IKEA gift voucher is the perfect option. IKEA is the number one destination for anyone who needs basic items for their home, like lights, bedding, glasses, pillows and much more. If you choose a digital gift card that you want to send to someone’s email, you can gift up to £250 but if you send it by post, you can gift up to £500. They also never expire!

John Lewis Gift Card: Select amount starting from £10
John Lewis is not only known for their home selection, but they’re also great for beauty and fashion, so a John Lewis gift card is a great option if you’re not sure what someone wants. John Lewis also offers Experience Gift cards which gives someone an in-store experience. For example, you can pick a ‘Personal Styling’ experience where they can go into the store and be styled by a professional, plus they get a fashion gift card and complimentary prosecco during the appointment.

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Beth is Home Editor for T3, looking after style, living and wellness. From the comfiest mattresses to strange things you can cook in an air fryer, Beth covers sleep, yoga, smart home, coffee machines, watches, grooming tools, fragrances, gardening and much more. If it's something that goes in your house, chances are Beth knows about it and has the latest reviews and recommendations! She's also in the know about the latest deals and discount codes from top brands and retailers.

Having always been passionate about writing, she’s written for websites, newspapers and magazines on a variety of topics, from jewellery and culture, to food and telecoms. You can find her work across numerous sites, including Wedding Ideas Magazine, Health & Wellbeing, The Bristol Post, Fashion & Style Directory, TechRadar, CreativeBloq and more. In her spare time, Beth enjoys running, reading, baking and attempting craft projects that will probably end in disaster!