We all know they saying “It is better to give than to receive”, but what if you could receive while you give?  Check out all of these amazing restaurants and retailers that are offering you something in return when you buy (or sometimes use) a gift card.

 

Free Gift Cards from Restaurants

Applebees Restaurant
Buy digital gift cards worth $50 or more and get a free $10 digital bonus gift card for yourself (limited time only it says, but shares no dates).

Outback Steak House
Buy $100 worth of gift cards and get a $20 bonus card (through December 31, 2013).

Ruby Tuesday
Get a $5 bonus coupon for purchasing $25 in gift cards or a $15 bonus coupon for purchasing $50 in gift cards (promotion ends December 31, 2013).

Chili’s Restaurant
Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card (offer good through December 31st).

Texas Roadhouse
Get a $5 bonus eGift card for every $30 you spend on Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards online (mentions no end date).

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
For every $100 in gift cards you purchase, you will receive a $20 bonus cards (for gift cards purchased through December 31, 2013).

Boston Market
Get a $5 bonus card when you buy a $25 gift card (while supplies last).

P.F. Changs
Buy $100 in gift cards and receive a $20 bonus card (while supplies last).

Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
You will get a $20 bonus card for every $100 worth of gift cards you purchase (through December 31, 2013).

Bucas di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Purchase $50 in gift cards and get a $15 reward card for yourself (the site doesn’t say when this offer ends, only that the rewards card must be used between January 1 – February 28, 2014).

Bonefish Grill
Purchase $100 in gift cards and get a free $20 bonus card (offer good through December 31st).

Landry’s Gift Cards
When you purchase a $50 gift card, you will receive a $10 Reward Card. Landry properties include a variety of restaurants including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Claim Jumper, Flying Dutchman, Rainforest Cafe, Red Sushi, and many more (from November 11 until December 24, 2013).

T.G.I. Fridays
You will get $10 in Bonus Bites with every $50 worth of gift cards you buy (limited time offer).

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Purchase $50 or more in gift cards and you’ll receive a $10 offer for yourself (purchase before December 25, 2013).

Caribou Coffee
Buy an eGift card worth $25 and get a $5 eGift card for yourself (Offer ends December 31, 2013 or while supplies last).

Free Gift Cards from Retailers

Barnes and Noble
Buy $75 or more in gift cards or eGift cards and you will get a free $10 eGift card (purchase must be made by December 3, 2013).

Half Price Books
For each $25 you spend on a gift card, you will receive a $5 bonus card (valid through December 24, 2013).

Children’s Place
Buy $40 or more in gift cards and get a $10 off coupon – almost as good as a $10 gift card (offer good until December 24, 2013)!

Dell Computers
For every $400 worth of Dell eGift Cards you buy, you will get a $75 Dell eGift Card (Offer good until December 10th, 2013).

Free Gift Cards from Entertainment Establishments

Marcus Theatres
Buy a $30 gift card and get $5 worth of ‘Snack Cash’ – buy a $50 gift card and get $10 worth of ‘Snack Cash’ (available through January 15th).

Many retails and restaurants near you possibly offer their own special deals around the holidays. Make sure you check them out. If you know of any other bonus gift card deals that should be included in this list, please share them in the comments below.