英国专家警告礼品卡过期日期可以抹去价值,敦促迅速使用和与零售商联系。 UK expert warns gift card expiry dates can erase value, urging quick use and retailer contact.

英国消费者专家Martin Lewis警告BBC播客购物员, 礼品卡若在过期日期前使用, 可能会失去价值, Martin Lewis, the UK consumer expert, warned shoppers on a BBC podcast that gift cards can lose value if not used before their expiry dates, which are often unclear or not prominently disclosed. 他建议检查到期期限,及时使用卡片,进行小规模采购以重设时钟,可能延长有效期24个月。 He advised checking expiry terms, using cards promptly, and making small purchases to reset the clock, potentially extending validity by up to 24 months. Lewis强调,未使用余额通常会丢失,如果一家公司关闭,敦促保持警惕并直接与零售商联系,以便可能延长其期限,消费者可能没有什么追索权。 Lewis emphasized that unused balances are typically lost, and consumers may have little recourse if a company closes, urging vigilance and direct contact with retailers for possible extensions.