Valeza Bakolli
In my opinion, gift cards are a very underrated present. Left your gift buying to the last minute? Gift card. Shopping for someone who’s notoriously tricky to buy for? Gift card. Buying a present for your long-distance pal? You guessed it, gift card.
We’re getting closer and closer to Christmas Day, so if you want to avoid the stress of last minute shopping for Christmas gifts, gift cards might be the best option. They often get dismissed for feeling quite impersonal, which is why I’ve carefully selected the gift cards that still feel pretty thoughtful.
As a Shopping Editor and incredibly fussy gift receiver, getting a gift card is my dream present. Here at Marie Claire UK, we’re all about giving the perfect gift for the right person (because there’s nothing worse than getting a present that just sits and gathers dust), so gift cards allow people to choose something they’ll actually use and love.
Not only are gift cards an ideal option for particularly picky loved ones, but you won’t have to wait for delivery or even take time wrapping them in the case of e-gift cards. So, you can pretty much make your purchase right up until you’re due to see them. Sounds like a pretty great last-minute gift idea if you ask me.
So without further ado, keep scrolling to shop the best gift cards that you can shop right up until Christmas Day itself and that still feel quite thoughtful.
Shop the best Christmas gift cards in 2025
I can bet that almost everyone could do with refreshing their underwear, and Stripe & Stare makes some of the softest and most stylish pairs on the market. The brand's pyjamas also aren't to be missed, and this voucher allows them to pick their favourites. And if they're really serious about good underwear, spoil them with a subscription.
If you're shopping for a foodie or even someone you don't know so well, a Deliveroo voucher is a foolproof gift that will never go unappreciated.
Valid at over 190 spas across the UK (from London's AIRE to Bournemouth's The Nici), the gift of R&R is always well received.
Any fashion fan will be delighted with a Sister Jane gift card. Offering both mens and womenswear, there are countless elevated options to choose from.
If they love to switch up their outfits but hate the idea of clothing waste, a gift card from Hurr is the perfect option. Your giftee can use it to rent dresses, bags and more for future special occasions. It's the perfect luxurious treat.
Whether they buy a wellness journal, diary planner or personalised recipe book, the chic stationery options at Papier are endless.
From luxury bedding to cosy knitwear, Rise&Fall is my top shopping spot for affordable, high quality wardrobe and homeware staples. With gift cards starting at £15, it's the ideal treat for all tastes.
This kit allows them to discover more about their ancestors and perhaps even find new family connections. Fun fact, our editor actually found a long-lost relative thanks to AncestryDNA.
If you're certain they'd love a beauty gift, there's no going wrong with Jones Road. With an array of beauty, skincare and fragrance products that will work for everyone, this is the perfect last-minute buy that is a little more unique than a generic beauty retailer.
Give the gift of jewels without agonising over what to pick. A Mejuri gift card is a great shout if you know that they love jewellery but aren't quite sure which piece they'd love most. You can choose the amount and get it delivered straight to their inbox.
If you're really stuck, a Liberty voucher can be used online and in-store, including store treatments. Ideal for those with luxury taste.
Do they love wildlife and exploring new places? Treat them to a membership at the National Trust for free entry to over 500 of their spaces access to the online Members' Area and more.
If you know they've been after a new pair of running trainers or fitness kit for a while, they can choose their preferred styles and size with this Adidas gift card.
Let's be honest, who wouldn't want a free beauty treatment? Treatwell allows them to book at a spot they love and choose from an array of manicures, hair treatments, massages and more.
They'll adore you forever for giving them the gift of some precious time away. They can use their Secret Escapes gift voucher towards a luxe holiday or cosy staycation.
If they're London-based, a Farmer J gift card will go down a treat. The novelty of a free (and absolutely delicious) lunch will appeal to anyone.
