7 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Order Online for Email Delivery

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Still need to complete your Christmas shopping? There’s still time to buy meaningful presents. Find out which amazing gift items can be delivered by email. 

We’ve reached the final shopping days before Christmas arrives. This time of year can be hectic. You may have end-of-year work projects, gatherings with friends, and other life happenings that make it challenging to carve out enough time to shop for presents.

The good news is it’s not too late to find amazing gifts for your family and friends. If you’re looking for inspiration for what to buy right before Christmas, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some last-minute gifts you can order online and have sent to your favorite folks by email.

1. Instacart+ membership

This gift will be appreciated by your favorite person who has minimal free time. You can give the gift of convenience by sending your loved one an Instacart+ membership. With an Instacart+ membership, they can enjoy free grocery delivery on eligible orders of $35 and save on service fees. There are three options available, and all can be delivered by email:

3-month membership ($29)6-month membership ($59)12-month membership ($99)

2. Virtual Redbox gift card

You may think I still live in prehistoric times with this suggestion, but I promise I’m not. Believe it or not, Redbox is still a thing. While the physical kiosks are more limited, you can rent and buy movies at Redbox.com, and the movie options are plentiful.

If you have a cinephile on your Christmas list, you can email them a virtual Redbox gift card. Gift card values range from $5 to $150, so you won’t risk draining the funds in your bank account when buying this present.

3. Audible membership

Did you know you can gift an Audible membership to your favorite bookworm who loves audiobooks? With this present, they can choose whatever books they want. Each membership includes Audible credits, which can be redeemed for audiobooks (one credit per title), and Audible Plus access, which offers unlimited streaming of Audible Plus content.

The following memberships can be purchased as a gift:

1 month: 1 credit and Audible Plus ($15)3 months: 3 credits and Audible Plus ($45)6 months: 6 credits and Audible Plus ($90)12 months: 12 credits and Audible Plus ($150)

4. Virtual Grubhub gift card

When life gets busy, sometimes the easiest dinner option is takeout or delivery. You can send virtual Grubhub gift cards to your pals and have them sent to their email inboxes. This present could save the day in the future. Gift card amounts start at $10.

5. ESPN+ streaming subscription

This is the perfect gift for the sports-obsessed person on your list. You can easily give an ESPN+ subscription via email. A one-year subscription costs $109.99. With this subscription, your loved one can access live games and other video content.

6. Gift the gift of travel

You have many options if you’re looking for a great last-minute gift for your favorite traveler. You’ll want to avoid booking a hotel or buying a plane ticket on their behalf because you don’t know where they want to go or what their schedule is like. Instead, consider the following virtual gift card options, which can all be purchased online and delivered by email:

Uber (starts at $25)Airbnb (starts at $25)Southwest Airlines (starts at $50)Hotels.com (starts at $10)

7. Virtual Amazon gift cards

Finally, you can give an Amazon gift card of any amount and have Santa deliver it via email. Alternatively, you can choose one of the many other virtual gift cards available on Amazon. Some options include Starbucks, Chewy, Apple, Bath & Body Works, Lowe’s, Cinemark, and GameStop. Minimum gift card value amounts vary by retailer.

Make spending choices that align with your financial goals

As you finalize your holiday shopping, make sure you keep your finances top of mind. Don’t feel pressured to overspend beyond your means. You don’t want to rack up debt because you spent too much money on holiday gifts. Remember: It’s the thought that counts, not the dollar amount spent. Check out our personal finance resources for additional tips.

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