SCIENCE & TECH: Christmas is saved! Here are 12 instant-delivery gift cards that you can use for a last-minute gift today

Just realized you forgot that Christmas gift for a loved one? Don’t panic, it happens to everyone. And, thanks to several of the biggest retailers now offering excellent e-gift cards with instant delivery, you’re no longer stuck for a last-minute gift.

In fact, there’s plenty of choice to tailor your card to your needs, which is why I’ve rounded up a selection of suggestions for our readers just below. Everything from gaming to fitness is covered, and better yet, all of these options are available with instant email delivery, meaning you’ve still got plenty of time to consider them.

Super-cheap options start from just $5 at bigger retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Target, but I’ve also included more specialist gift suggestions. For example, you can get options like an Etsy gift card for your crafty friends, a three-month subscription at Audible (complete with free ebooks), or top up their Xbox Game Pass subscription for the New Year.

Check out my list below or head over to our main Christmas sales page to see more of today’s best deals.

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·12/02/2025·0

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• Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe’s: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
• Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
• Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor