Gift Cards for Teens: The Ultimate Guide to Their Favorite Stores
“Because teens are hard to shop for and gift cards are always the right answer.”
Cards they'll actually use.
INSIDE THIS GUIDE
These are the stores teens wish you would shop from.
Teens are notoriously hard to shop for, until you remember they've had a running wishlist in their head this whole time. Gift cards let them choose what they actually want. We pulled the stores they're genuinely shopping right now based on where our users shop.
SECTION 01
Fashion & Style – Gift Cards for the Trend-Setters
From the Sambas they've been eyeing to the UO hoodie they screenshot weeks ago.
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Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters Gift Card
UO is where they go to find just about everything trendy right now. Niche TikTok finds, oversized hoodies, "retro" tees, you name it. Good luck keeping them under budget.
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Adidas
Adidas E-Gift Card
Adidas has been running the shoe game for a while now. Sambas are so in and Gazelles are having a moment too. They can find anything from their next steppers to their gym slides.
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PacSun
PacSun Gift Card
PacSun is UO's beachy cousin. They have the perfect baggy jeans and cropped tees that are all over their For You Page.
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American Eagle
American Eagle Gift Card
Lounge sets are being worn on repeat and AE's denim fits better than any other store. They're getting the most bang for their buck because you can also use this to shop at Aerie too.
SECTION 02
Beauty & Self-Care – Routine Upgrades
Where they go to restock, upgrade, or finally try that product that everyone's been talking about.
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Ulta
Ulta Beauty Gift Card
If they have a beauty routine or are building one, Ulta is the only store they need. They can grab a $4 NYX liner and a $60 Rare Beauty blush in the same trip. This gift card can also be used at Target.
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Sephora
Sephora Gift Card
Sephora has been the makeup and self care staple store for years. It's where everyone is fighting to get a Sol de Janeiro body cream or Drunk Elephant serum. Level up your teens' skin care and scents here.
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Amazon
Amazon.com Gift Card
Half the Korean beauty hauls on TikTok are bought on Amazon. Sheet masks, gua sha tools, pimple patches and those pink pill organizers teens have been repurposing for makeup are all available here.
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Target
Target E-Gift Card
Target's makeup and beauty section is so slept on, but I'm sure your teen knows about it. E.L.F., Pixi and Hero Cosmetics are all there, plus the acrylic organizers teens use to line their entire desk with are here too.
SECTION 03
Gaming & Tech – Level Up Their Setup
For the teen who is obsessed with upgrading their gaming setup.
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Amazon
Amazon.com Gift Card | Gift Box
Amazon has all the best and newest gadgets to upgrade any gaming system. Their FYP has already been feeding them what upgrades they need, so with this gift card they'll feel like a kid in a candy shop.
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GameStop
GameStop Gift Card
GameStop is more than just games now. They've got plushies, gaming merch, and controller accessories now too. Your teen is going to spend way too long in the store figuring out what off their wishlist they want.
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Amazon
Nintendo eShop Gift Card - Digital Code
This is for the teen who plays Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing for way too long and needs the next expansion pack. It loads straight to their Switch account so they can choose which one to get.
3.4
Amazon
PlayStation Store Gift Card - Digital Code
Battle pass season comes around fast. This card connects straight to their PSN wallet for skins, expansions or whatever Fortnite is telling them they need.
SECTION 04
Entertainment & Streaming – Something to Watch, Listen, or Play
For the nights when they're ordering in, queuing up playlists or watching a show with their friends.
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DoorDash
DoorDash Gift Card
Late-night Taco Bell or post-practice pizza is a must. Study snacks are a need. DoorDash covers all of their food cravings if they don't have a car to get it themselves.
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Amazon
Apple Gift Card
This covers Apple Music, iCloud storage, and whatever app they've put off buying because it feels silly to spend $4.99 on.
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Amazon
Spotify Premium Gift Card
This card covers three months of Spotify Premium (even more if they have a student discount) so their study playlists stop getting interrupted by ads.
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Amazon
Netflix E-Gift Card
No one wants to be the person who hasn't seen the show everyone's been talking about. A Netflix gift card is the perfect solution. $15 covers one month so they can watch that popular show and be in the know.
Save the ones that you know they'll love.
Pick the cards that match their vibe, add them to a wishlist, and send the link. Easy gift = very happy teen.