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Sometimes when you want to give something on the expensive side but you can’t narrow down exactly what to give to the recipient, a $500 gift card may be the way to go. A Visa gift card or retail giftcard can range in value from 50 dollars to well over 500 dollars in value, or more.

Looking for a gift card for a graduate, or perhaps a “help gift”? A $50 gift card or a $500 gift card, or any amount in between, can go a long way towards books for school, living expenses or a piece of equipment such as a camera or DVD player. Other gift ideas include wedding gifts, new baby gifts or a special gift for your spouse on a birthday or anniversary.

With many cards, such as a Visa gift card, many retailers and other gift card sellers will sometimes charge a dormancy fee, meaning that the balance from the gift card is lost if the amount purchased on the card isn’t used within a certain period of time. Read the fine print before you make a large gift card balance, such as a $500 gift card, and make sure to let the recipient know that it has a set period of time in which it must be used.

At the end of the year, many corporations thank their largest customers for their continued business by giving lavish gifts such as Callaway golf club sets, memberships to exclusive spas and elaborate gift baskets including pricey wines and cheeses. Other ideas for corporate gifts is to give your best customers a $500 gift card and let your client shop and choose the item or items they want.

Many businesses make use of gift cards inside their companies as well. Keeping motivation up in a company that is fast paced and busy can be a challenge. So having a contest or award for various aspects within your company can create a competitive spirit that results in a job well done on all fronts. Offer a $500 gift card to the sales representative that has the most sales in a quarter – what you make in net profit from an increase in business will more than pay for the giftcard.

A $500 gift card can have so many uses beyond just a great gift for someone you care about. It’s a great way to thank a client for their business as well as to motivate employees within your own firm’s walls and reward them for a job well done. Keep everyone happy around you when it’s gift giving time, by giving them a giftcard.