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title: Facts About Gift Card Spending
description: Gift card spending is increasing. People like gift cards. They like receiving them, and they like giving them. Gift cards are a welcome and common gift.
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# [Facts About Gift Card Spending](https://www.cardsource.com/news/facts-gift-card-spending)

 Written by [Tom Murphy](https://www.cardsource.com/news/author/tom-murphy) | October 2, 2017

People genuinely enjoy gift cards. They are happy to receive them, and they enjoy gifting them. Gift cards allow people the freedom to purchase the exact items they want or need, making them the easiest gift to give.

Gift card spending is increasing. Gift cards eliminate duplicate items, wrong sizes, and unwanted clutter. They allow people to gift experiences at [restaurants](https://www.cardsource.com/business-type/bars-restaurants), [salons](https://www.cardsource.com/business-type/salon-spa), and [entertainment](https://www.cardsource.com/business-type/entertainment-industry) venues. While other tangible gifts have their place, the popularity of gift cards continues to grow. 

Gift card spending has not slowed down. Check out our [fathers day article](https://www.cardsource.com/news/what-dads-really-want-for-fathers-day) about what dads truly want for father's day in 2018. The average amount spent on each father was $90, while over $10 billion dollars was spent on gift cards alone.

Gift card spending has only steadily increased as businesses have made them more available. Are you incorporating gift cards in your business strategy? Help your business grow and provide customers what they are looking for with custom [gift cards!](https://www.cardsource.com/gift-cards-business/)

Are you interested in more information on gift cards? Download our free gift card guide! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about gift cards so you can start a successful program today.

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