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Gift Card Mania: Score Savings on Lyft, Hotels.com, and More!
Published on December 16, 2025, 2:11 AM

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Heads up, deal hunters! There's a slew of discounted gift cards available right now that could save you some serious cash on upcoming travel expenses, dining, or even home improvement projects. We're talking discounts on brands like Lyft, Hotels.com, Lowe's, Grubhub, and a ton of restaurants and retailers. For example, you can snag a $100 Lyft or Hotels.com gift card for just $85!

Why should you care? Simple: if you're already planning to spend money at these places, buying a discounted gift card is like getting free money. Think of it as pre-paying for your purchases at a discount. Plus, some of these offers might even stack with "Shop With Points" promotions if you're looking to redeem credit card rewards, potentially maximizing your savings even further! It's definitely worth a look to see if your favorite brands are included.

Be sure to check out the fine print and any expiration dates before purchasing. Also, remember that some of these are physical cards while others are e-gift cards, so choose the option that works best for you. Happy shopping, and happy saving!

Why This Matters for Your Strategy

News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.

As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.

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