Gift cards for teenagers: ideas they will actually use

Games, music and apps: practical digital gift ideas for teens, with a few safety tips for parents.

Teenagers often prefer to choose for themselves. A digital gift card lets them pick a game, a skin or a subscription.

Roblox or Fortnite cards for players of those games.
Spotify Premium for music fans.
Apple or Google Play cards for apps and games on their phone.
PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo cards for console players.

For parents

Set up family controls on consoles and phones.
Explain that free-currency offers are scams.
Redeem the card together the first time.

A gift card has a fixed value, which makes it easier to manage than a linked bank card.

Cards in this guide

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