Last-Minute Shopping? These Gift Cards Will Arrive Before Christmas Morning

In a perfect world, you would’ve completed your holiday shopping weeks ago — and everything you ordered for your loved ones would be wrapped underneath their Christmas trees. But, in reality? You’re still scrambling to complete your holiday shopping. (I mean, we’re human.)

Problem is, most retailers are experiencing shipping delays (FedEx and UPS have been turning down new shipments, but the USPS is accepting everything — according to Bloomberg — and in reality, it's impossible for them to keep up), making it virtually impossible for your last-minute gift to reach that special someone in time.

So, does that mean you're screwed? Not necessarily. If you want to come prepared with a gift on Christmas morning, you can always pick up a gift card. We know gift cards get a bad rap for being impersonal, but the truth is they can actually be pretty practical — especially if you buy one for their favorite store. (Let's be honest, nobody wants to deal with returns.) And since most gift cards are electronic, you can send them to your special someone ASAP or print out a copy to give them on December 25.

But hurry if you want to avoid dealing with the inevitable shipping delay nightmare! The clock is ticking. To help speed up your last-minute Christmas shopping, we're sharing some the best gift card ideas for everyone on your list.