Which shipping option should I select when ordering gift cards?
August 6, 2026
Physical gift cards are popular for holidays, birthdays and celebrations year-round. And when it comes to gift card delivery, we understand that timing is everything. Explore this guide to learn more about the shipping options we offer at The Gift Card Shop to ensure your gifts arrive precisely when you need them. From Standard to Rush shipping, we have a solution for everyone.
Delivery times for physical Gift Cards vary based on the card type and shipping method selected. When ordering brand gift cards, such as Adidas, Target, Home Depot, DoorDash, Razer Gold, McDonalds and over 200+ more of your favorites, you can select from standard trackable, expedited and rush shipping options. When ordering Visa®, Mastercard®, and American Express® Gift Cards, you can select from standard 1st class mail, expedited and rush shipping options. Keep reading to learn about each of these shipping methods:
Brand Gift Cards - Shipping Options
If you’re looking to order a brand gift card, your options are:
1. Standard Trackable – USPS
- Available for orders of 1-3 cards at $1.95 per card.
- Flat rate of $5.95 for orders exceeded 3 Gift Cards.
- Not available for orders over $199.00.
- USPS estimates delivery within 3-10 business days.
2. Expedited – FedEx
- Available for all orders
- $10.95 for Expedited shipping.
- Most orders delivered within 3-4 business days.
3. Rush – FedEx
- Available for all orders
- $17.95 for Rush shipping.
- Most orders delivered within 2-3 business days.
Visa®/Mastercard®/American Express® Gift Cards – Shipping Options
If you’re looking to order a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express Gift Card, your options are:
1. Standard Trackable – USPS
- Available for orders of 1-3 cards at $1.95 per card.
- Flat rate of $5.95 for orders exceeded 3 Gift Cards.
- Not available for orders over $199.00.
- USPS estimates delivery within 3-10 business days.
2. Expedited – FedEx
- Available for all orders
- $10.95 for Expedited shipping.
- Most orders delivered within 3-4 business days.
3. Rush – FedEx
- Available for all orders
- $17.95 for Rush shipping.
- Most orders delivered within 2-3 business days.
Tracking Your Order
For your convenience, we’ll email you a tracking number once your order ships (not available for Standard USPS 1st Class Mail shipping). You can also track your order on our user-friendly Track Order page. Additionally, you can find answers to many gift card shipping questions on our gift card FAQs page.
The Verdict: Which gift card shipping option should you pick?
You should choose a shipping option based on how soon you need the gift card(s) to arrive. If you are fine with waiting a week or two for your gift card delivery, Standard USPS methods should suffice. On the other hand, if you’re ordering a gift that you want to arrive before a birthday coming up in a few days, you might want to opt for the Expedited or Rush FedEx methods. Refer to our gift card shipping times chart for more information.
Please note, actual delivery times are subject to order information verification, processing, and carrier transit timeframes. Exact delivery times may vary depending on multiple factors. As delivery delays are beyond our control, refunds cannot be provided if your order is delayed by the carrier.
No matter the shipping option you choose, your recipient is sure to love receiving the gift card you’ve thoughtfully chosen. Ready to shop? View our wide selection of gift cards for sale.
Not a fan of shipping? Get quick delivery with eGift Cards
Need a gift in under 24 hours or trying to avoid the hassle of shipping? Opt for our eGift Cards, which brings joy in an instant. Most approved digital gift cards are delivered in as little as 5 minutes, though some can take up to 24 hours. These are a great fit if you're looking to buy gift cards online with email delivery.
Not sure which eGift card to buy? Our Zift Multi Brand Gift Cards offer access to a variety of featured brands and can be easily redeemed for eGifts.
With our collection of physical and eGift cards along with options for custom gift cards, you're sure to find the right gift to arrive right on time.
