How to Buy Gas Gift Cards
Have you ever wondered what the perfect gift is for someone who has everything? Better yet, do you want to save a few dollars at the pump the next time you have to fill up your car? Buying a gas gift card can be the solution to both problems. Best of all, it's an easy, simple process that takes only a few minutes and typically costs as little as $25.
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Buying a gas gift card
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Determine which gas station to purchase the gift card from. Find out whether the gift card receiver always buys gas from the same location or not. If the answer is yes, ask which location. According to their websites, most gas stations--including Shell, BP, Exxon and 7--offer gift cards for purchase inside their stores. Some regional gas stations also offer gas gift cards.
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Determine how much you want to spend. Most gas companies have predetermined amounts dedicated to the gas gift cards they sell. For example, Shell and 76 sell gift cards in increments of $25, $50, $100 and $250. Some companies, such as the Wal-Mart-affiliated Murphy USA, allow customers to purchase gift cards for any amount inside the affiliated store and offer a discount--allowing customers to save an average of 3 cents per gallon--if the gift card is used at the pump.
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Visit a gas station close to your home. Some discount retailers such as Walgreens and Wal-Mart offer a small selection of national gas gift cards in their stores as well. Many, such as ShellGiftCard.com and ChevronTexacoGiftCard.com, also allow you to purchase gift cards online.
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Tips & Warnings
Use caution when purchasing gas gift cards from websites that offer cards in bulk or aren't directly associated with the gas company. You may be required to pay a fee for purchasing gift cards from these sites in addition to shipping charges.
