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CardCookie

CardCookie is an online e-commerce marketplace especialising in discounted digital gift cards. The company connects individuals holding unused gift cards with buyers seeking reduced-price cards from major U.S. national brands. According to its website, CardCookie offers discounts of up to approximately 26% on unused gift cards and provides a 100-day purchase guarantee to retail buyers.

Overview

CardCookie operates exclusively online and focuses on U.S.-issued gift cards. It facilitates both individual and bulk transactions, with buyers typically receiving their cards electronically through email delivery. The company asserts that every card sold through its marketplace is unused and verified prior to fulfillment.

CardCookie offers gift cards from a wide range of major U.S. retailers and service providers, including technology stores such as Best Buy and Apple, general merchandise retailers like Walmart and Target, home improvement chains such as Home Depot and Lowe’s.

The available inventory changes according to supply and current consumer demand. Each listing displays the card’s balance, discount rate, and current availability status.

Business model

CardCookie’s business model is based on acquiring unused or surplus gift cards and reselling them at a discount to consumers. Sellers can list unwanted gift cards for cash, while buyers can purchase discounted cards to use for personal shopping or gifting. The company generates revenue through a margin between the purchase price from sellers and the resale price to buyers.

For large-scale purchasers, CardCookie offers a Bulk Buyer Program, which provides discounted rates for verified accounts making purchases exceeding USD 3,000.

Purchase guarantee

CardCookie provides a 100-day guarantee for standard purchases and a 45-day guarantee for bulk transactions. This policy covers instances such as invalid cards, incorrect balances, or cards that become inactive due to merchant error. The guarantee excludes cases of buyer’s remorse, accidental spending by acquaintances, or merchant bankruptcy.

The company claims to perform additional verification of each card’s balance before it is sold. Customers who experience issues within the guarantee period are eligible for replacement or refund after validation by the support team.

Gifting and delivery

CardCookie allows customers to send gift cards directly as presents via email. During checkout, buyers can select a “Send as a gift” option, enter the recipient’s name, email, and an optional message, and include their own name as the sender. Once approved, the cards are delivered electronically to the recipient’s inbox.

If customers choose to receive the cards themselves, they are responsible for forwarding the gift card to the recipient, with the caution that anyone who accesses the email will be able to redeem the card.

All purchases are delivered digitally, and the company does not ship physical cards.

Verification process

CardCookie conducts user verification during the checkout process to prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions. In some cases, customers may be required to submit additional information, such as identification documents, before an order is approved.

According to the company, this step is part of its anti-fraud framework designed to ensure both buyers and sellers are legitimate and to protect the integrity of unused gift cards being sold.

Customer reviews and reception

CardCookie has received mixed reviews on consumer platforms.

On Trustpilot, the company holds an average rating of approximately 4.3 out of 5 stars, with many users citing fast delivery, functional gift cards, and responsive customer support.

On Sitejabber, CardCookie’s rating is roughly 3.3 out of 5 stars, with positive feedback for savings and convenience but some complaints about delayed delivery or the verification process.

Consumer-protection site ScamAdviser lists CardCookie as “very likely not a scam,” assigning it a high trust rating based on technical and business criteria.