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Gift Vouchers

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Gift vouchers

Does a shop have to honour a gift voucher indefinitely if there’s no expiry date on it?
My gift card expired a week ago. Is it completely worthless now?
I have a gift voucher from a shop that has since closed down. What are my rights?
The shop that sold my gift voucher has changed hands. Does the new owner have to honour the voucher?
I have a gift voucher for $50 from a store but have only spent $40. Can I demand the change in cash?
I’ve lost my gift voucher. Does the store have to replace it?
I was given a gift voucher for surfing lessons but the lessons keep being cancelled. What can I do?

Follow this link for answers to these questions and much, much more. Get clued up on your rights as the silly season approaches.

www.cab.org.nz...

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