$500 In American Express Gift Cards Giveaway – FIVE WINNERS + American Express “Season of Surprises”

Who couldn’t use a little extra money, especially during this time of year? Some say that money or gift cards aren’t a personal enough gift, but I would be thrilled to get one. There are often times when I don’t know what to get someone on my list and buying an unwanted gift is out of the question. An American Express Gift Card is the perfect answer!

The American Express “Season of Surprises” Promotion

Imagine giving your friends or loved ones a gift and finding out later that it is worth more— $10,000, or even $100,000. In time for holiday shopping, American Express Gift Cards is introducing “Season of Surprises,” its new holiday promotion where $250,000 in prizes is up for grabs – including a $100,000 grand prize.

This year, thousands of American Express Gift Cards will be worth more.* Those who receive an American Express Gift Card can go online at americanexpress.com/holiday2010 to enter their Gift Card number and see if they have won one of 2,000 $25 Gift Cards or ten $10,000 instant win prizes. Once online, consumers will also be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win the grand prize of $100,000. The promotion runs from November 15 until February 1, 2011.

Gift Cards Remain Popular

According to a recent study** conducted by American Express, gift cards remain the most popular item consumers will give this holiday season (53%). In addition, some consumers are getting creative with holiday shopping funds—using unused gift cards they received in the past to cover their holiday shopping costs (12%).The average American will spend $710 on holiday gifts this year.

More about American Express Gift Cards

American Express Gift Cards have no fees after purchase — no fees for activation, no fees for checking a balance, no fees for monthly servicing, no fees for card replacement, and the funds on the cards never expire. Replaceable for free if lost or stolen, the American Express Gift Card is available in denominations from $25 to $500, with an upfront purchase price ranging from $2.95 to $6.95. American Express Gift Cards can be redeemed at U.S. retailers and restaurants that accept American Express Cards, and can be purchased at more than 70,000 retail outlets and online at americanexpress.com/gift. Gift Cards cannot be used at cruise lines, for recurring billing charges, at casinos or ATMs. See additional terms and conditions at americanexpress.com/gift.