Look For Bonus Gift Cards to Save Money at Restaurants

If you play the game right, you can use gift cards to actually save money in a variety of ways. When you go to restaurants, watch for bonus gift cards to potentially give yourself a discount on your own meal.

As personal finance blog Money Ning points out, some restaurants will occasionally offer bonus gift cards when you buy one. For example, if you buy a $25 gift card, you can get a $5 card for free. While this is a great way to save money on a gift, or give yourself a smaller treat while buying someone else a big one, you can also just, you know, use them both:

As I was completing the transaction, I wondered why I don't take advantage of opportunities like this by keeping both gift cards? I could buy the $25 gift card, get the $5 gift card for free then be seated and dine at the restaurant essentially getting a $5 discount on my meal.

Your mileage may vary by restaurants in your area, but according to Money Ning, places like Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Buffalo Wild Wings sometimes offer these types of deals. You can also frequently find deals at wholesale retailers like Costco, so be sure to check the deals available anytime someone tries to sell you gift cards.

How to Save Money at Restaurants by Buying Gift Cards | Money Ning

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