In most cases, yes you can, and it's often a helpful strategy for earning rewards. But it's not always possible or advisable because of the costs or consequences. Many or all of the products on this ...

Be careful if you're buying someone a gift card this holiday season or trying to sell a partial balance. Jaclyn was a CNET Money editor with a fondness for the sweet spot between numbers and words.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. There once was a time when gift cards were frowned upon and deemed ...