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Do Open Loop Gift Cards Belong in the Jungle?

August 9, 2010 | Written by:

We are occasionally asked why we don’t buy and sell “use anywhere” Visa, Mastercard and American Express gift cards.  These cards – referred to in the industry jargon as “open loop” cards – may be redeemed at any merchant that accepts Visa, Mastercard or American Express, as the case may be, as a payment option.  … Read more

Living With Open-Loop Gift Cards by GiftCardAdvocate.org Part 2

August 4, 2010 | Written by:

The post below is a follow up post from our friend Peter Camenzind at giftcardadvocate.org. We hope you find his insights helpful. In case you missed it, read what Peter had to say about using open-loop gift cards online. Be sure to leave your comments and questions below. Thanks again Peter! Additionally, please note, Plastic … Read more

Living With Open-Loop Gift Cards by GiftCardAdvocate.Org

July 28, 2010 | Written by:

The following post is from our friend Peter Camenzind at giftcardadvocate.org. We really appreciate the time Peter has taken to share his expertise with our community, and we hope you find his insights helpful! Please note, Plastic Jungle does not buy or sell open-loop gift cards since they fall under a different set of rules … Read more