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States With Gift Card Cash Back Laws

By Type

Did you know you may be able to receive cash for the remaining balance of your gift card? Several states have enacted laws requiring merchants to provide cash (or check) upon request.

State Gift Cards Are Redeemable For Cash More Info
Rhode Island
  • If the balance is $0.99 or less
    		• View Rhode Island gift card laws
    California
  • If the balance is $9.99 or less
    		• View California gift card laws
    Colorado
  • If the balance is $5.00 or less
    		• View Colorado gift card laws
    Maine
  • If the balance is $4.99 or less
    		• View Maine gift card laws
    Oregon
  • If the balance is $4.99 or less
    		• View Oregon gift card laws
    Washington
  • If the balance is $4.99 or less
    		• View Washington gift card laws
    Montana
  • If the balance is $4.99 or less
    		• View Montana gift card laws
    Vermont
  • If the balance is $0.99 or less
    		• View Vermont gift card laws
    West Virginia
  • If the balance is $0.99 or less
    		• View West Virginia gift card laws
    Massachusetts
  • Gift cards are redeemable for cash after 90% of the value has been redeemed
    		• Massachusetts Summary
    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.

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