How long do white company vouchers last?

24 months24 months from the day of purchase or the last transaction.

How long are vouchers valid for?

The Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019 sets out rules for gift vouchers sold after . The rules state that: Gift vouchers must have no expiry date or be valid for at least 5 years – see ‘Expiry dates on gift vouchers’ below. Traders cannot specify that a gift voucher is spent in one transaction.

Can vouchers expire in UK?

There is no gift vouchers expiry date law in the UK. That means as a company wanting to use gift vouchers to sell your products, services and experiences you can determine your voucher validity period.

Why do vouchers expire?

Typically, a gift card retains its full value for a year or two. After that, a “service charge” or “maintenance fee” kicks in. Each month, the card loses a few dollars or a few percent of its value, until it becomes worthless.

Can vouchers expire in NZ?

Under Australian law gift cards must be valid for a minimum of three years, but there is no equivalent law in New Zealand. A Consumer NZ survey found one in five gift cards expired before its full value was redeemed.

How do I know if my voucher is valid?

Hand your gift card over to a customer service representative or a cashier and ask them if they can check the balance on your gift card. They will usually be able to scan the card and tell you what the balance is. Look at the bottom of the receipt after you use the gift card.

Can you put an expiry date on a gift voucher?

Gift cards you supply from must also prominently display the expiry date as either the full date, or as a period of time. If the expiry date is shown as a period of time it must also include the date it was supplied to the customer, so you can determine the expiration date.

What happens to gift cards when a business closes?

When a Store Closes

In some cases, your gift cards won’t be usable at all. This all depends on the store and the reason it is closing. When companies file for bankruptcy, they can only continue accepting gift cards if they ask the bankruptcy court for permission and the court authorizes it.

Are vouchers refundable?

Generally speaking, gift cards are considered non-refundable. When you purchase a card, you use it once and stick to what you bought. In practice, buyers are given a lot more leeway and they can refund most products under the right circumstances. Gift card return policies vary from retailer to retailer.