Tackle Moving Costs: Gift Cards for the First Move and Every Move

Article overview

• Why gift cards make the perfect moving gift: Discover how gift cards offer flexibility and practical help to cover moving costs. 

• The best gift cards for every moving need: From home improvement stores like The Home Depot and Lowe's to restaurants for a much-needed meal, we'll break down the top choices.

• How to get rewarded for your gifting: Learn how AAA Members can earn discounts or up to 5% in AAA Dollars when purchasing gift cards.

• Creative ways to give gift cards: Get inspired with fun and personal ways to present your gift.

Moving can be both exciting and stressful— each transition signifying a new focus or milestone in life. Whether one is moving into their first home or a smaller home, across country or across town, the need for essentials will always surface and the AAA Gift Card Center at your local AAAA branch makes it easy to help. 

Give a gift card, get a reward

If you’ve been wondering where to buy moving-related gift cards, look no further than AAA. The AAA Gift Card Center is your one-stop shop for over 80 brand-name gift cards, available in person at your local AAA branch office.  
 
The best part? When you purchase gift cards for moving or for any occasion from the AAA Gift Card Center, you find exactly what you’re looking for while earning an *immediate discount or up to 5% in AAA Dollars, which is redeemable for cash back. 

*Rewards vary based on your location.

Best gift cards for someone who just moved

Moving costs are diverse, as everything from packing supplies and quick meals, to lodging and equipment can all be needed––and often on the same day. So, if you’re looking for the best gift card for someone moving, we’ve compiled a list that covers the primary categories where people have the greatest need on their home-hopping journeys. 

Merchant and retail gift cards

Popular brands including Amazon, Best Buy, The Home Depot and Lowe's offer home goods and supplies for the mover looking to make big changes, or the one hoping for a few new home accessories. This category of cards is great for those seeking choice and flexibility and can even serve broadly in the way of essential moving supplies (i.e., lifting straps, boxes, tape and furniture sliders etc.).

Restaurant and dining gift cards

Applebee's, BJ's Restaurant and Wendy's, are just a few of the popular gift cards available for restaurants and dining. Many offer up to 40% off via the new Dining Deals program and will help movers stay fueled for long days and late nights of loading, lifting and unpacking.

AAA gift cards

Moving is almost always something of a road trip, so give the gift of roadside assistance and reliable auto care to the person changing homes. AAA gift cards can be used broadly for AAA services that extend beyond immediate car care needs including a variety of membership plans, travel products, insurance premiums and more. 

Give multiple gift cards the creative way: Gift card scrapbooking

One of the newest trends in personalized gift giving is the gift card scrapbook. Instead of just giving one card in an envelope, you can arrange multiple gift cards in a small, handmade album in a fun and thematic way. For special occasions like moving, this is the perfect opportunity to show extra warmth with a custom presentation.

You can create a beautiful, personalized photo book with Shutterfly and as a AAA Member, you get a special discount at online. A custom book is a great way to present multiple small-denomination gift cards, making the thought behind the gift even more meaningful.

Gift cards for moving: How to know how much to spend

Help someone you know be ready for the hidden moving costs by gifting them a gift card so they can expect the unexpected. If the person you’re shopping for hasn’t used a moving-cost estimator to calculate and communicate their projected expenses, you might try encouraging them to do so or consider giving a reloadable prepaid gift card. Unlike traditional gift cards, reloadable cards can have funds added multiple times, which makes it easy for you to gift smaller dollar increments initially and increase later if the situation is appropriate.

Moving can be overwhelming, but a thoughtful gift card can make the process much smoother. Whether it's for essential supplies, a much-needed meal or unexpected expenses, a gift card shows you care and provides practical help. With the variety available at the AAA Gift Card Center found in your local AAA branch, you can find the perfect option to support your friends or family during their big move.