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West Virginia Gift Card Law

Last updated on January 05, 2012

Green Badge = Good Consumer Protection

Grade A or B

 Green Badge = Needs Improvement

Grade C or D

 Green Badge = Poor Consumer Protection

Grade F
F

What we like:

  • Gift cards are redeemable for cash if value is $0.99 or less
  • West Virginia has legally defined the notion of a gift card
  • West Virginia has legally specified whether or not gift cards escheat to the state

What could be better:

  • Gift cards may expire 3 years from purchase date
  • Post-sale fees of any amount may be charged 1 year after date of purchase.
  • After 3 years from purchase date, the value will escheat to the state on December 31st
  • West Virginia does not maintain a consumer-centric web page dedicated to gift card laws
NOTICE: 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. If you believe this information is incorrect, please let us know.

The following types of gift cards are excluded form West Virginia Gift Card Law:

Cards given away for free, Cards with an expiration less than 31 days sold at a discount to employers or charitable organizations, Free loyalty/promotional cards

West Virginia Attorney General Information

Attorney General: Darrell V. McGraw, Jr. (D)
Phone: 1-304-558-2021
http://www.wvago.gov/

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