When will my recipient receive their Gift Card?
All gift card purchases are subject to credit approval and a fraud verification process. It can sometimes take up to 24 hours from the time of purchase to review your order unless you specify a future delivery date.
Digital Gift Card
All gift card purchases are subject to credit approval and a fraud verification process. It can sometimes take up to 24 hours from the time of purchase to review your order unless you specify a future delivery date. You will receive a confirmation email when your order has been sent. In most cases, your Gift Card will be emailed to you on the date you choose, with rare exceptions for processing delays. Typically, most Gift Cards are dispatched the same day for delivery within 24 hours of purchase. Gift Cards are sent the morning of the scheduled delivery date for future delivery. Please see the "Gift Cards" section below for more about Gift Cards.
Plastic Gift Card
The Shipping Method selection determines delivery times. Orders are generally shipped within 1-2 business days. Once your Gift Card is shipped, you will receive an email with a tracking number, with which you may access the current shipping status of your gift.*Tracking numbers are not available for cards delivered via standard shipping.
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