Worldwide gift card sales are expected to surpass a trillion dollars in 2024 for the first time.
Buyers spend about 21% less per gift when purchasing a gift card, while recipients tend to spend 61% more than the value of the card when redeeming it.
The current gift card system often leads to recipients getting smaller gifts, spending more money, and being limited to the chosen store by the giver.
A better process could involve choosing a digital gift card with a link to redeem, giving recipients the option to choose the item, get cash back, or donate to charity.