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An eGift card for everyone on your Christmas list
Because sometimes the perfect present fits neatly in an inbox.
By Bron Maxabella
If you’ve ever stared blankly at your Christmas list wondering what on earth to buy everyone, this one’s for you.
Gift cards might feel a bit impersonal, but really they’re just smart. They’re always something your recipient wants and if you buy through Citro Rewards, they can even pay you back with cashback.
Plus eGift cards are very, very handy when you’ve left your Christmas shopping until the last minute (Hello, are you reading this on Christmas eve? Don’t fret, we’ve got you!)
Here’s your complete guide to eGift cards for every kind of person in your life. Make sure you shop via Citro Rewards to get your cashback and save some money.
For your love
Wife or partner
Don’t muck around, a generous Michael Hill eGift card (1.8% cashback) is the quickest way to say ‘I love you more this year than I demonstrated last year’. A Priceline eGift card (3% cashback) says ‘Treat yourself, you’re worth it’, whether that means new skincare or a little post-party-season pampering. If her particular love language is linen, Country Road (3% cashback) won’t fail to impress, though, if I’m honest, probably not as much as the Michael Hill card.
Husband or partner
Give the man a project or a reason to move. Bunnings (0.1% cashback) will fuel his DIY dreams, while Rebel Sport (2.4% cashback) covers everything from cricket bats to sneakers he swears are “performance gear”. If he’s the kind that likes jumping out of planes and such, an Adrenaline card (2.4% cashback) will do the trick.
Couples gift
A ‘thing we can do together’ gift is ideal at Christmas. See ‘Adrenaline card’ above (if that’s your thing), or try Webjet (2.4% cashback) or Luxury Escapes (2.4% cashback) for a holiday option or Gift a Restaurant (1.9% cashback) for an end-of-year celebration meal together.
For the fam
Teen boy
He’ll roll his eyes at socks, but a EB Games (1.8% cashback) or Foot Locker (2.4% cashback) card? Legendary. One powers up his gaming world, the other his sneaker collection. Rip Curl (4.2% cashback) or City Beach (3.6% cashback) are other options to float his boat (or surfboard?).
Teen girl
A Sephora eGift card (1.2% cashback) gives her a glow-up moment she’ll actually use. Or go for The Iconic (0.6% cashback) or Asos (1.7% cashback) so she can scroll, shop and style herself with no gift receipt required.
Tween girl
Typo (1.2% cashback) means colourful stationery, cute décor and endless fun. Cotton On Kids (1.2% cashback) offers comfy PJs and cute sets – just the right mix of cosy and cool.
Tween boy
Still figuring out who he is? Kmart (0.6% cashback) covers gadgets, games and gear, while Hoyts (2.4% cashback) means he can see a holiday blockbuster with his mates.
Toddler
Parents will love you forever for a Big W (1% cashback) or Kmart (0.6% cashback) card. Think toys, books, onesies and all the bits that keep toddlers cute and chaos-ready.
Grandbabies
See above – you can’t go wrong with the big one-stop department stores. A Seed Heritage eGift card (3% cashback) is also perfect as they do the sweetest line of baby clothes you can imagine.
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For the helpers and heroes
Postie (or delivery hero)
A Dan Murphy’s (0.6% cashback) or BWS (0.9% cashback) card says thanks for surviving a year of “Sorry we missed you” notes and heavy parcels.
Cleaner, gardener or other life helper
A Woolworths WISH (0.6% cashback) or Coles (0.3% cashback) card is practical, generous and always appreciated.
Teacher
Typo (1.2% cashback) can help add some fun to the classroom or an Indulge Choice card (1.8% cashback) lets them choose something they like from a number of different vendors.
Hairdresser or beauty therapist
An Adore Beauty (2.4% cashback) or Best Beauty and Wellness eGift card (1.4% cashback) card gives back some pampering to the people who make everyone else feel good all year.
Neighbours
They’ve watered your plants and accepted your deliveries. A Bunnings card (0.1% cashback) says thanks in tools you can borrow later; Dusk (3.9% cashback) says it with candles.
For the parents
Mum
A Endota Spa (3% cashback) card whispers me time, while Freedom (3.6% cashback) says us time. Either way, you’re the favourite child.
Dad
Whether he’s baiting hooks or lighting coals, BCF (2.4% cashback) or Weber BBQ (2.1% cashback) hit the sweet spot between hobby and obsession. He might also appreciate an Ampol card (0.6% cashback), especially if it’s accompanied by the promise of a trip away together.
Mother-in-law
Witchery (2.4% cashback) or Nine West (3.6% cashback) and Estee Lauder (3.6% cashback) bring style. With the right playlist, Spotify (2.4% cashback) brings serenity (especially useful if Christmas lunch is at hers).
Father-in-law
Let’s not overthink this, just go for the Supercheap Auto (2.4% cashback) or Bunnings (0.1% cashback) options. If your other half wants to give a less cliched gift for their dad, they’ll have to select the card themselves, right?
For your inner circle
Bestie
An Airbnb card (1.4%) cashback holds the promise of a girls’/guys’ weekend away. Or Pandora (0.6% cashback), Kathmandu (2.7% cashback), IKEA (1.2% cashback) or Dan Murphy’s (0.6% cashback), depending on their needs.
Friends
Give them something lovely and a reason to spoil themselves. Country Road (3% cashback) = luxe; Priceline (3% cashback) = little luxuries. BWS (0.9% cashback) = good times ahead.
Pets (of course)
For the furry family members.Big W (1% cashback) or Kmart (0.6% cashback) covers toys and treats. Or, let’s face it, Fido is unlikely to be using his own gift card, so skip the card and shop direct at Petstock (up to 3.4% cashback) or Petbarn (up to 2.5% cashback) and select something cute.
The not-so inner circle
Secret Santa
The safest bet for the person you barely know but don’t want to disappoint is a Cotton On Group card (1.2% cashback). Dymocks (1.5% cashback) is also a safe choice as everyone loves books or games. If you’re truly stuck, you can’t go wrong with a Shell eGift card (0.6% cashback) because everyone definitely loves saving money at the pump.
The boss
Professional, yet personal, hmmm.. If they’re a drinker, Dan Murphy’s (0.6% cashback) says cheers to surviving Q4 (although, if you’re in Sydney, I personally can’t go past the fabulous play-on-words demonstrated by Tequila Mockingbird (1.9% cashback) or try the Gift a Restaurant card (1.9% cashback) for more options. For cheesy play, The Good Guys (0.6% cashback) for a good guy might get you into the good books.
Okay, let’s wrap it up
Gift cards skip the queues and the guesswork of giving. Of course, the magic is in the how. To make your eGift cards feel extra special, print the card out then get creative with how you present it. Like, you could slip a Bunnings card into a new pair of gardening gloves, tuck a Priceline card inside a beauty pouch, or tape a Hoyts card to a box of popcorn for instant movie-night vibes. You get the idea.
If you’re going paperless, email delivery doesn’t have to be boring either. Create a digital “gift hunt” with clues leading to the inbox reveal. A little imagination turns even the simplest gift card into a moment that feels every bit as special as opening a gift.
And don’t forget: eGift cards are a complete lifesaver for last-minute surprises. If someone shows up with a gift and you haven’t got them one, just slip away, log into Citro Rewards and rustle them up an instant eGift. Oh, you shouldn’t have!
You’re so generous and organised! Plus you’ll earn cashback for your quick thinking. Because let’s face it, the only thing better than giving the perfect present is getting a little something back for yourself.
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Tell us in the comments below: How many people are you on your Christmas list this year? Do you feel ready?
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