What to do when buying or using a gift voucher
Very often we opt to buy a gift voucher and avoid the hassle of choosing gifts which might be inadequate for the person receiving them. Sometimes we are also the receivers of such vouchers. Whether we are buying or using a gift voucher we have a number of responsibilities which we need to be aware of.
When we are the ones who are buying the gift voucher it is important to keep in mind that there are different types of gift vouchers to choose from. For instance, there are vouchers that can only be used in a specific outlet and others that can be used in a number of shops. The latter obviously offer a wider variety of products which the recipient of the voucher can choose from.
When buying a gift voucher we should also check out any terms and conditions attached to it. We should for instance check if there is an expiry date tied to the voucher. If the voucher expires then we need to make sure that the date is clearly written or printed on the gift voucher.
There are also different ways of how a voucher can be used. For instance, some vouchers have to be used all at once because the voucher does not allow the re-issuing of another voucher or a credit note. Should we be interested...