Can an expired gift card be reactivated?

No. Once a gift card has expired, it is considered void and cannot be reactivated, extended, or reissued. Any unused balance is permanently lost.

This rule applies in most cases, as gift card systems are designed to automatically disable cards after their expiration date. The only exception would be if local laws prohibit expiry or require merchants to honor expired cards—though this depends on your region.

💡 Tip: To avoid losing funds, check the expiry date as soon as you receive the card and set a reminder to use it before it lapses.