(BPT) - National Giftcard Week brings exclusive offers December 7-13, giving shoppers a new way to save on the gifts people actually want

Let's be honest: holiday shopping can be stressful. Between juggling everyone's wish lists, dodging shipping delays, and watching your budget, it's a lot. But here's some good news-more shoppers are going with a simpler solution that checks every box: gift cards. And this year, they come with deals that make them an even smarter choice.

Why Gift Cards Make Sense This Year

Gift cards eliminate the biggest holiday headaches. No worrying about shipping delays or lost packages. No stress about sizes, styles, or whether someone already owns what you're giving. No awkward returns eating up time in January. When you buy a gift card, you know exactly what you're spending and exactly what value your recipient receives.

Plus, gift cards are reliable. Your recipient can use it for whatever makes sense for them, whether that's everyday needs or a little splurge. That peace of mind? Priceless.

Most importantly, recipients can choose what they actually need right now. One person uses it for groceries during a tight week. Another saves it for a nice dinner out. Someone else puts it toward something bigger they've been wanting. The flexibility means your gift is perfect for whatever life brings.

Finding the Best Gift Card Deals

This year, finding value on gift cards just got easier. National Giftcard Week-December 7 through 13-marks the first nationwide event dedicated entirely to gift card promotions, bringing limited-time deals to participating retailers and Giftcards.com across hundreds of brands.

National Giftcard Week helps with a common shopping frustration: instead of chasing sales on individual items that may or may not fit your list, you can find deals on the gifts people consistently say they want most. In fact, gift cards have been the most-requested holiday gift for nearly two decades.

Shoppers can find these deals at major retailers including Target, Kroger, Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, King Soopers, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Smith's Food and Drug, Giant Eagle, Publix, and ShopRite, as well as online at Giftcards.com, and on the Klarna app. Check the gift card racks at your local grocery stores and major retailers. The offers will be clearly marked during the December 7-13 window. For the widest selection on digital gift cards, Giftcards.com features deals across more than 200 brands, spanning several categories: dining, entertainment, fashion, travel, and everyday essentials.

Smart Gifting in Action

Here's what smart holiday shopping looks like this week: go online or walk into your local participating retailer during National Giftcard Week, find deals on gift cards for the major categories on your list, and leave knowing you've given gifts that people will actually use. Your budget stretches further, your recipients get exactly what they want, and nobody's dealing with returns or regrets.

For shoppers trying to balance generosity with practical concerns, gift cards deliver. And with National Giftcard Week bringing exclusive offers to the table, there's never been a better time to make them your go-to holiday solution.

Find National Giftcard Week deals December 7-13 at participating retailers or explore 200+ brands at Giftcards.com.