Many restaurants and popular retail stores have holiday gift card promotions for 2016. These deals basically reward you with a bonus gift card for FREE when you purchase a merchant gift card for a certain amount. If you’re looking for ways to save on dining out over the holidays or are planning to give a gift card this Christmas, this post is full of various restaurant promotional offers to help you with your goals! You can save plenty of money by taking advantage of these holiday promotions.
*The list below is continuously updated for this Holidays season. Let us know if you find a new Holiday gift card deal in the comments section.
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2016 Holiday Restaurants Merchants Gift Card Promotions:
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – Free $10 Bonus Voucher (for food and beverage) with $50 gift card purchase
AMF Bowling – Free $10 bonus card with $10 gift card
Applebee’s – Buy $50 in Applebee’s digital gift cards to receive a free $10 digital bonus card.
Avelina – Purchase a $100 gift card and get a $20 gift card
Bakers Square – Free $5 bonus card with $25 gift card.
Barnes & Nobles – Buy $75 in gift cards or eGift cards, receive a $10 promotional card free.
BedandBreakfast.com – Gain a $100 gift card when you purchase a $350 gift card. Use promo code JOLLY.
Benihana – For every $50 gift card you buy online or in store, get a $10 promo card. Limit Two promo cards per guest check per visit.
BD’s Mongolian Grill – For every $25 Gift Card you buy, get $5 Mongo Money and a Coupon Calendar with over $500 in savings. For every $75 Gift Card you buy, get $15 Mongo Money, 3 Coupon Calendars for 2017, and a Free Meal Card for One Bowl or Unlimited Bowls of stir-fry on your next vis
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – Receive a $10 bonus card when you purchase at least $50 worth of BJ’s gift cards. Receive a $25 bonus card when you purchase at least $100 worth of BJ’s gift cards.
Bonefish Grill – Free $10 bonus card with $50 gift card
Brio Tuscan Grille– Free $20 bonus card with $100 gift card
Bruegger’s Bagels – $5 Free Bakery Bucks with $25 gift card
Buca di Beppo – $10 rewards card with $50 gift card
Buffalo Wild Wings – Come in to buy $25 in gift cards from November 25-December 31 and get a $5 Blazin’ Bonus!
California Pizza Kitchen – Receive a $20 promotional card when you purchase $100 in gift cards.
Carl’s Jr – Get a coupon for a free Original Thickburger for every $25 or more in gift cards purchased.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Free $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase.rd.
Charlie Brown’s – Receive a $5 bonus voucher with $30 in gift cards, a $10 bonus voucher with $50 in gift cards, and 2 $15 bonus vouchers with $100 in gift cards.
Cheeseburger in Paradise Bar & Grill – Receive a $5 rewards card for every $25 spent on gift cards.
Chili’s – Receive a $10 eBonus after buying $50 in Chili’s gift cards.
Cinemark Theatres – Free $5 Concession Bonus Coupon with $35 gift card.
Claim Jumper Restaurants – Free $10 reward card with $50 gift card purchase.
Culver’s – Get a free Value Basket when you buy $25 in gift cards.
Del Taco – Whenever you buy a $30 Gift Card, Get 1 Free Combo Meal coupon or whenever you buy $100 Gift Card, Get 4 Free Combo Meal coupons.
Denny’s – $5 Denny’s coupon with $25 gift card
Einstein Bros – Get a $5 bonus card with a $25 holiday gift card purchase.
Fleming’s – Enjoy $20 bonus card for Every $100 You Spent on Gift Card.
Fogo de Chao – For every $150 purchased in gift cards, you’ll receive a $25 Holiday Bonus Card.
Glory Days Grill – Receive a $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase.
Golden Corral – Get $5 bonus bucks for every $25 in gift cards purchased.
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar – Free $20 bonus card with $100 gift card purchase.
Hal Smith Restaurant Group – Receive a $10 Bonus Card for every $50 spent in eGift Cards.
Hardee’s – Get a coupon for a free Original Thickburger with every $25 in gift cards purchased.
IHOP – Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 off coupon.
Jamba Juice – Get a free juice or smoothie when you buy $25 or more worth of gift cards.
John’s Incredible Pizza – $10 fun card for every $25 gift card purchased in-store only.
J.P.Licks – Get a $5 bonus card when you purchase a $25 gift card.
Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill – Free $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase.
Landry’s – Receive a $10 Reward card with a $50 gift card purchase.
Lettuce Entertain You – Receive a $25 Holiday Bonus Certificate for every $100 spent in eGift Cards.
Levy Restaurants – Receive a $25 Bonus Card for every $100 spent in eGift Cards.
Linger – $10 Gift Card with $50 gift card purchase.
Longhorn Steakhouse – Get a $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 gift card.
Maggiano’s Little Italy – Receive a $20 Bonus Card for every $100 spent in eGift Cards, plus a 1-year subscription to Food & Wine Magazine.
Max & Erma’s – Get a $5 bonus with every $25 gift card purchase.
McCormick & Schmick’s – Free $20 reward card with $100 gift card purchase.
Menchie’s – Get $5 bonus card with every $25 worth of gift card purchased.
Mimi’s Café – $5 Bonus Card with $25 gift card purchase.
Modern Market – $5 Bonus Card with $25 gift card purchase.
Native Foods Café – $20 Promo Card with $100 gift card purchase
Noah’s New York Bagels – Free $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase.
Not Your Average Joe’s – Receive a $25 Appreciation Card for every $100 spent in Gift Cards.
O’Charley’s – Receive a $5 Reward Card for every $25 spent in eGift Cards.
Olive Garden – $10 Bonus Card with $50 gift card purchase.
Olga’s Kitchen – Get $5 in bonus bucks with $25 in gift cards, $10 in bonus bucks with $50 in gift cards, and $30 in bonus bucks with $100 in gift cards.
Outback Steakhouse – Get a free $20 bonus card when you buy $100 in gift cards.
Panera – Free $10 eGift Card when you buy $50 in Panera Bread eGift Cards.
Papa John’s – Free large 1-topping pizza with $25 gift card purchase.
Pei Wei – Get a $5 bonus card with $25 in gift cards.
P.F.Chang’s – Receive a $20 P.F. Chang’s Bonus Card when you purchase $100 in P.F. Chang’s gift cards.
Raising Cane’s – Receive a $5 off coupon for every $25 spent toward the online purchase of a gift card.
Red Lobster – Receive a $10 off coupon or a free appetizer for every $50 spent toward the online purchase of a gift card.
Red Robin – Get a $5 Bonus Buck Reward when you purchase a $25 to $45 gift card.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Get a $5 Grazie Gift for every $25 Gift Card purchased or a $25 Grazie Gift for every $100 Gift Card purchased.
Ruby Tuesday – Free $5 bonus coupon for every $25 in gift cards that you buy. Free $15 bonus coupon for every $50 in gift cards that you buy.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – Buy $250 or more in gift cards, get a 10% bonus card.
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes – Get 1 free meal pass with every $50 in-store gift card purchase.
Steak ‘n Shake – Buy $20 in Gift Cards at the restaurant and get a FREE $5 Bonus Card.
Taco Mac – buy a $50 Gift Card get a $10 Promotional Gift Card.
Texas Roadhouse – Get a $5 bonus eGift card for every $30 you spend on Texas Roadhouse gift cards online.
TGI Fridays – Get a $10 Bonus Bite Card for every $50 spent on eGift Cards.
The Cheesecake Factory – Free slice of cheesecake with $25 gift card purchase at The Cheesecake Factory.
The Children’s Place – Receive a $10 eGift Card for every $40 spent in eGift Cards.
The Pabst Theater – Get a free $20 gift card when you buy $100 or more worth of gift cards for The Pabst, The Riverside, and Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Tony Roma’s – Receive $15 in Roma Bucks for every $50 spent in eGift Cards.
Village Inn – Get $5 bonus card with $25 gift card purchase.
Vital Root – $10 Gift Card with $50 gift card purchase.
White Castle – Get $5 promo card when you purchase $25 in gift cards.
White Fence Farm – $10 Appreciation Card with $50 gift card purchase,
Yard House – $10 Bonus Card with $50 gift card purchased.
Bottom Line:
Again, if you purchase a gift card from one of the listed restaurants or retailers, you could get a FREE bonus gift card! This is a great chance for you to save on your holiday shopping, so check out these deals while they last. Find more ways to save money this holiday season on HMB!
| Bank | State(s) | APY | Min | Max | Account Name | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFCU Financial | LA | 1.60% | $100k | --- | 6-Month Jumbo CD | Review |
| TTCU Federal Credit Union | OK | 1.44% | $100k | --- | 6-Month Income CD | Review |
| TEXAR Federal Credit Union | AR, TX | 1.25% | $1k | --- | 6-Month CD | Review |
| Texas Bridge Credit Union | TX | 1.01% | $25k | --- | 6-Month Mini Jumbo CD | Review |
| Community First Credit Union | WI | 0.80% | $2.5k | --- | 6-Month CD | Review |
| MapleMark Bank | Nationwide | 0.75% | $25k | --- | 6-Month CD | Review |
| Advancial | OK, LA, TX, AK | 0.72% | $1k | --- | 6-Month CD | Review |
I ordered 2 Hal-Smith Restaurant gift cards back on December 8th, today is end of day on Dec 19th and still I have not received them. So buyers beware!