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Gift card & merchandise card terms

Gift cards are the perfect solution for hard-to-shop-for friends and family. Whether you're looking to pick one up for someone special, or you're ready to redeem one for some cool, new electronics, here are some guidelines to keep in mind.

Gift card benefits

  • Circuit City gift cards can be used online or in-store, so you can shop the way that's convenient for you.
  • There's no expiration date, so you don't have to worry about losing your balance.
  • It's easy to check your gift card balance online or at your local Circuit City store.
  • If a gift card is lost or stolen, the remaining balance will be reissued free of charge.
  • If you're sending a card as a gift, you can add a message at checkout.
  • There are no fees. Ever.

Buying gift cards

  • Gift Cards can be purchased online for a minimum amount of $5 and a maximum amount of $500.
  • eGift Cards can be purchased online for a minimum amount of $5 and a maximum amount of $2,000.
  • If you want to buy a bulk quantity of gift cards for a business or organization, please call our Corporate Sales department at 888-304-8378 or send an email to the Corporate Sales department.
  • If you want to make your gift more personal, send it in a designer greeting card.

Redeeming gift cards

  • Gift Cards may be used at any local store, or on circuitcity.com if the card has a PIN. All stores accept gift cards without a PIN. Stores can also cash out these old cards and resell you a new card with a PIN that can be used at any Circuit City store or online.
  • To redeem a gift card online, simply place the items in your shopping cart and proceed through the checkout as usual. When you're prompted to enter your payment information, you'll have an option to pay with up to four Circuit City gift cards. Just enter the card number and PIN for each gift card you wish to use. Gift cards cannot be used to purchase DIRECTV products, gift cards or any product/service/download from our partners. Other restrictions may apply.
  • When merchandise is purchased with a gift card as the sole payment method and is returned, a gift card will be issued for the balance due unless the balance is under $5 or if prohibited by law.
  • Gift cards have no expiration date, and any remaining gift card balance may be used for future purchases.

Checking balances

You may check the balance of a gift card online if the card has a PIN, by visiting a Circuit City store or by calling 888-695-4880.

Merchandise cards

A merchandise card cannot be purchased from Circuit City. Also, while gift cards have no expiration date, merchandise cards expire 90 days after they're issued.

Additional terms

  • No fees will be charged on any Circuit City gift card, regardless of when the gift card was purchased.
  • Gift Cards are not valid for payment on a Circuit City credit card.
  • If a gift card is lost or stolen, the balance remaining on the gift card at the time an original receipt is presented will be reissued.
  • Use and/or purchase of a Circuit City gift card constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • Virginia law shall apply.
 

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