Country guide

Corporate gift cards in United States

Local brands, pay in USD ($), and clear notes on tax and compliance, so HR, sales and finance are on the same page.

Currency

USD ($)

Working language

English

Local brands

2+ available now

Delivery

Real-time

01, Local brands

Brands recipients in United States recognise and use

Amazon.com

Spotify

And hundreds of other local and global brands, plus open-loop prepaid where relevant.

02, Tax and compliance

Gift cards to employees: taxed as wages, reported via the W-2 (federal, FICA, state).
The de minimis fringe exception covers small non-cash items, not gift cards.
Client gifts: deductible up to $25 per recipient per year (IRC §274).
Research participants and 1099 thresholds: typically reportable from $600 per year.

General introduction, not tax advice. Work with your CPA or payroll provider on implementation.

03, Delivery options

Delivery methods

Worth knowing

04, Frequently asked questions

Is there a tax-free threshold for employee gift cards?

No. The IRS treats gift cards as a cash equivalent, whatever the amount. Always run them through payroll.

What about sales SPIFFs for a distributor's reps?

For non-employees you usually issue a 1099-NEC at $600 or more per year. Keep W-9s in one central place.

Request a proposal or let us set up a programme that fits your tax and operational context.

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