Save up to 20 percent on gift cards for REI, Barnes & Noble, and more

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You can save up to 20 percent on gift cards from 30 retailers, ranging from books and tech to food and travel.

by Brad Bourque

Oct 14, 2026, 6:20 PM UTC

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED.

While we cover a lot of deals on specific products, it’s rare that we find worthwhile savings on gift cards that let you save on essentially anything the store sells. However, until October 19th, you can save up to twenty percent on gift cards when you buy them through the Google Play store. There are a variety of discounts and retailers available, including 20 percent off $50 at Barnes and Noble, 20 percent off $100 at REI, and 10 percent off $100 at GameStop...

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