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Rating
What we like:
- No expiration dates allowed Gift cards are redeemable for cash if value is $4.99 or less
- Only cards with an expiration date escheat to the State of Washington after 3 years
- Washington has legally defined the notion of a gift card
- Washington has legally specified whether or not gift cards escheat to the state
- Merchant must continue to accept gift cards while in bankruptcy
What could be better:
- A $1.00 monthly fee may be charged after the balance is $5.00 or less and the card has been inactive for at least 2 years and the card is reloadable
- Washington does not maintain a consumer-centric web page dedicated to gift card laws
Heads up! ScripSmart attempts to make all information accurate. ScripSmart is only a guideline and does not provide definitive statements of the law. If you have questions about the law's application to a particular case, direct them to a specialist.
Report an errorThe following types of gift cards are excluded form Washington Gift Card Law:
Bank Cards, Cards donated to a charity, Free loyalty/promotional cards
Good to know for Washington residents:
If your charged a dormancy or inactivity fee, the remaining value of the gift certificate is redeemable in cash on demand.
Last change in Washington State law took effect on July 1, 2004
Washington Attorney General Information
| Attorney General: Rob McKenna (R) |
| Contact Form |
| Phone: 1-360-753-6200 |
| http://www.atg.wa.gov/ |
Helpful Links:
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Washington's Definition of a Gift Card/Gift Certificate http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default... |
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Detail of Washington's Gift Card Expiration Law http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default... |
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Detail of Washington's Gift Card Escheatment Law
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default... |
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Detail of Washington's Gift Card Fees Law
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default... |
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Detail of Washington's Gift Card Cash Back Law
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default... |
