Unlike many other travel vouchers that are limited to specific hotel chains or even one particular property, you can use Hotels.com gift cards on thousands of accommodation options all around the globe. From rainforest lodges in Indonesia to downtown suites in NYC, a Hotels.com gift card gives the recipient the freedom and flexibility to shape their stay their way.

Forget dust-collecting knick-knacks or yet another pair of pyjamas: hotel gift cards take up zero space, can be adapted to any budget and enable the receiver to make unforgettable memories with their nearest and dearest. Swap socks for a stay at a luxury resort in Thailand, chocolates for a cabin in Montana or bath salts for a boutique hotel in London and give the recipient a gift they’ll be genuinely delighted to receive. And the best thing? They can use their Hotels.com travel gift card wherever they like, whenever they want –it’s a present that works with their schedule, not against it.

Buying your Hotels.com travel gift card couldn’t be easier. Simply click the ‘Buy now’ button and follow the step-by-step process to purchase.

Once you’re on the page to buy your Hotels.com gift card, start by selecting the gift amount– from AU$10 to AU$2,000. Then, choose whether you’d like a physical gift card delivered to you by post or a digital gift card sent via email. Finally, enter your payment details to complete the transaction.

Of course: if you need your travel gift card right this instant, opt to send the gift certificate via email. The gift card may be emailed directly to the recipient so they get it in mere seconds, or have it emailed to yourself, so you can print it out and tuck it inside a greeting card.

A Hotels.com travel gift card takes just seconds to purchase, but feels heartfelt and thoughtful – making it an ideal last-minute gift when time’s tight. Plus, there’s no complicated set-up or elaborate wrapping required, and you can even have the digital gift card emailed to you in a flash. Now, that’s an eleventh-hour gift that’s as enjoyable to give as it is to receive.

If you’ve received a Hotels.com gift card, you can use it in the same way as you’d use a credit or debit card on Hotels.com. Just select your desired destination and dates, pick the perfect property from the options available and enter your details to proceed with the booking. When you get to the payment stage, simply input your gift card number, and the balance will be credited towards the cost of accommodation.

Nope: Hotels.com travel gift cards never expire. Whether your card is 5 months or 5 years old, you’ll always be able to redeem it on a great getaway. That means you can wait to use your Hotels.com gift card until there’s space in your schedule for a trip away, safe in the knowledge that you won’t lose the balance.

You absolutely can. You can redeem up to 5 gift cards at once – so if you’ve been lucky enough to receive multiple Hotels.com gift cards, you won’t miss out. To pay using more than one travel gift card, just click on ‘Balance merge’ to combine the cards prior to booking.

Simply click on ‘Check balance’, then enter your travel gift card number and PIN to see how much credit you’ve got left. It couldn’t be easier to check your balance and see how much you’ve got to spend on your next getaway.

Yes – from property-specific special offers to member-only prices, there’s nothing stopping you from using your Hotels.com gift card on discounted stays. So you can enjoy reduced rates and the satisfaction of paying with your travel gift card, rolled into one.