Christmas is right around the corner and, by this time, we’re all starting to think about a common thing—gifts! With Christmas known as the season of giving, you must already be planning your gifts for your loved ones and your office monito or monita.
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But while this is usually an exciting time, we know that a lot of you also suffer from gift anxiety, a.k.a. that dread from never knowing what to get for someone. And tbh, there is no need to put too much pressure on yourself (we get it though), because this is exactly why this amazing, perfect option exists—Gift Cards or GCs!
I don’t know about you, but we LOVE getting gift cards for Christmas. Free shopping? Yes, please! Contrary to the notion that gift cards are impersonal, receiving them is actually the best gesture. Your gifter wants you to choose a gift that you’ll love and enjoy. And on their end, they don’t have to feel bad getting you a gift you won’t like. That sounds like a win-win to us!
Do you really want to get another pair of socks this Christmas? Or a mug? (We feel you.) Or would you rather get an SM Gift Card or SM Gift Pass that you can use at any SM Store and SM Retail partner brands and basically get anything you want? The latter sounds pretty amazing to us.
Why Gift Cards are the best Christmas gifts
And in case you need any more convincing, here are more reasons why Gift Cards are actually the best Christmas gifts:
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1. Bye-bye gift anxiety
Gift anxiety just isn’t a nice feeling, especially during the holidays when you have a laundry list of things to do and plan. Plus, how many people are you supposed to get gifts for? Unburden yourself and get your loved ones SM Gift Cards or Gift Passes—we promise they’ll love them!
2. No more unwanted gifts
By giving your loved ones a Gift Card, you’re also giving them the gift of choice. Why risk giving them a gift they might not like, don’t need, or already have, when you can just give them the freedom to get something they’ll really like? Gift-giving is all about making someone happy, after all!
3. Many amazing brands to choose from
Did you know that with the SM Gift Card, SM Gift Pass, or SM Gift Pass Choice, your giftee can shop at all SM Retail establishments, including SM Store, SM Appliance, SM Markets, and popular brands like Uniqlo, Adidas, Nike, Crocs, Forever 21, Toy Kingdom, and much more? SM Store alone carries over 1,000 brands from beauty, fashion, home, and beyond, so there’s absolutely something for everyone.
4. Last-minute shopping made easy
We get it. It happens. One day it seems like you have enough time before you have to go gift shopping, until the Christmas party is suddenly the next day and you still don’t have your gifts. Don’t be that person who comes empty-handed, especially when the SM Gift Card, SM Gift Pass, and SM Gift Pass Choice are all so easy and convenient to get—just head to an SM Store Customer Service at any SM Mall nationwide to make a purchase!
5. Budget flexibility
All SM Gift Cards and Gift Passes are available at different price points, providing you with the flexibility you need. SM Gift Cards are available in denominations of P500, P1,000, and P2,000, while the SM Gift Pass and Gift Pass Choice are available in denominations of P100 and P500. This allows you to stay within your budget while also giving a thoughtful gift.
6. They’re non-expiring
Gifting GCs is all about giving the gift of choice, and that includes the luxury of time on when to redeem them. SM Gift Card, SM Gift Pass, or SM Gift Pass Choice are all non-expiring, so your giftees don’t have to worry about rushing to the nearest SM Mall to shop!
Give the gift of choice this Christmas
Feel like the best gifter in the room this Christmas by getting one (or all) of the following options:
The SM Gift Card comes in a card format, and can be used multiple times as long as it still contains credit. This card needs no activation, is non-expiring, and can be used right away at all SM Retail establishments. It’s available in denominations of P500, P1,000, and P2,000.
SM Gift Pass is the ultimate gift choice, and the quintessential gift certificate we all know and love. It’s available in P100 and P500 denominations for the best flexibility, and is so easy to use—just present it at the cashier upon checkout! No activation is needed and it’s non-expiring, too. It can only be used once though, so make sure to use its entire value when you pick out your gift.
And lastly, the SM Gift Pass Choice is the perfect option for corporate parties and giveaways. It’s available in physical and digital form, for ease of distribution, tracking, and redemption. Just like the SM Gift Card and Gift Pass, you don’t need to activate this to use it. Just head to your favorite SM Retail brand and pick out the best gift you can find!
For more information about SM Gift Cards and Gift Passes, including a complete list of all the amazing brands you can shop from, head to https://smstore.com/gifts/gift-cards/.
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