Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts during the holidays.  One of the most common questions the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority gets from consumers and retailers about gift cards is about expiry dates and they have sent out this message to consumers…

“Did you get a few gift cards this holiday season?  Make sure you get the value for your card.  Gift cards bought in Saskatchewan can’t have an expiry date.  Be sure to redeem your cards quickly.  If a retailer goes out of business you might be out of luck.”

They also note all fees must be paid up front and no additional monthly or usage fees are allowed after the fact. The Consumer Protection Division may be able to help consumers with gift card disputes by calling toll free 1-877-880-5550 or email consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca.