Updated February 24, 2013
Gift cards growing in popularity for Christmas holiday gift givers and one of the reasons is because of all the bonuses, freebies, extras, specials, and discounts that shoppers get when they purchase gift cards during the Christmas holiday shopping season. In fact, holiday gift card purchasers could get more than $250 worth of freebies and discounts which could make additional gifts or a self-gift in recognition of your own good shopping behavior.
What follows is a complete list of all major retail and restaurant chains offering bonuses and discounts with the purchase of a gift card in December, 2012 (and beyond). Click the links to be taken directly to the gift card bonus page.
Complete List of Gift Card Bonuses Offered by Retail and Restaurant Chains for Christmas 2012:
Applebee’s
When you buy $50 in Applebee’s e-gift cards online, you'll receive a free $10 Digital bonus Card.
Benihana
Get a $10 bonus gift card when you purchase a $50 gift card through December 31, 2012. The bonus card can be redeemed between January 1, 2013 and March 31, 2013.
Biaggi’s
Get a $15 Holiday Bonus Award Card for every $100 in gift card purchases made through 12/31/12. (Biaggi’s Holiday Bonus Award Cards can be redeemed between January 1, 2013 and March 31, 2013.
Black Angus
Get a $5 Bonus Bucks Card when you purchase a $50 gift card with free electronic or USPS shipping through December 31, 2012.
Bonefish Grill Restaurant
Get a $20 bonus gift card when you purchase a $100 gift card and get an entry in the Bonefish Grill 12 Days of Happiness sweepstakes
Boston Market
Get a $5 bonus card when you purchase a $25 Boston Market gift card.
Burlington Coat Factory Gift Card Bonuses
Receive a bonus $5 gift card with the purchase of a $50 gift card through December 24, 2012.
California Pizza Kitchen
Get a $20 bonus gift card when you purchase a $100 gift card
Carraba’s Italian Grill
Get a $20 bonus gift and free shipping when you buy a $100 gift card through December 31, 2012.
Cheesecake Factory
Get an eSlice of Joy, good for one slice of cheesecake (redeemable 12-26-12 through 3-31-13) when you purchase $25 in gift cards (by December 25, 2012)
Chili’s
Get a 10% discount on the purchase of $100 in gift cards. (Chili’s gift cards can also be redeemed at Romano's Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina or Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants.)
Claim Jumper
Get a $10 Claim Jumpber bonus gift card for every purchase of $50 in gift cards through December 25, 2012. Bonus gift cards are redeemable January 2 - February 12, 2013.
Culver’s
Get a bonus certificate good for a free Double Deluxe Value Basket when you purchase $25 in gift card through December 31, 2012.
Denny’s Restaurant
Send a free Denny's holiday e-card and get a free Red Velvet Pancake Puppies Sundae for yourself and each person you send the e-card to.
Gordman's
Get a $10 Savings Card with the purchase of a $50 Gift Card through 12-24-12.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Get a $20 bonus gift card plus a subscription to Food and Wine Magazine when you purchase a $100 gift card. Promo gift card can be redeemed on a $50 food purchase between January 1, 2013 and February 28, 2013.
Outback Steakhouse
Get a $20 gift card (which can be used from January 1, 2013 - February 10, 2013) for every $100 in gift cards you purchase through December 31, 2012. Bonus gift card must be used in a single purchase in an Outback Steakhouse Restaurant or online.
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Get a $5 Qdoba voucher for every $25 loaded on a single Qcash Card
Red Robin Get a $5 Bonus Bucks card (good from January 1 - February 28, 2013) plus free shipping when you buy a $25 gift card or get a 20% discount for with the purchase of $500 in gift cards.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Get a $5 bonus gift card when you purchase $25 in gift cards
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Get 10% in bonus gift cards when you purchase $250 in gift cards through December 31, 2012.
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
Get a $50 bonus gift card when you purchase $250 worth of gift cards or a $40 bonus gift card when you purchase $200 in gift cards, or a $30 bonus gift card when you purchase $150 in gift cards, or a $20 bonus gift card when you purchase $100 in gift cards
Sweet Tomatoes
Get a free "meal pass" when you purchase $50 in gift cards.
Taco Bell
When you buy a $20 gift card, you get any Taco Bell menu item free.
Taco Cabana
Get a $5 bonus gift card when you purchase a $25 gift card
Ted’s Montana Grill
Get a $20 bonus card and an entry to win a $1,000 gift card when you purchase $100 in gift cards
The Children’s Place
Get a $10 e-gift card when you purchase $40 in gift cards
Uno Chicago Grill
Get a $5 bonus voucher for every $25 in gift cards you purchase
More About December 2012 Deals and Discounts:
- December 2012 Best Deals, Discounts, Coupons and Freebies
- Members-Only Christmas Shopping Discounts and Exclusive Sales
- How to Find the Best Deals on Amazon for Christmas 2012
