Which Gift Cards Can I Buy Online in Singapore in 2026?

You can buy gift cards online in Singapore in 2026 from mall programmes like CapitaStar, Grab (GrabGifts), Trip.com, brands' own sites and Lazada, so pick the card the person will spend, then buy through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. CapitaStar says it reaches more than 1.7 million members. Choose the card the person will really spend.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free app and website that returns cash to you on eligible orders when you start your shopping from ShopBack before you pay. Lazada and Sephora are among the stores you can shop this way. Join ShopBack Singapore for free, then open the Lazada page on ShopBack or the Sephora page on ShopBack before you buy a gift.

Gift cards in Singapore: the main types at a glance

Most gift cards sold online in Singapore fall into five types, and the right one depends on where the person already shops. Here is a quick map, based on what each provider shows on its own Singapore site at the time of writing.

Type	Example	Where you buy it	Best for
Mall e-voucher	eCapitaVoucher	CapitaStar app	People who shop at CapitaLand malls
App gift	GrabGifts	Grab app	Frequent Grab ride and food users
Travel gift card	Trip.com gift cards	Trip.com Singapore site	Friends planning a trip
Brand gift card	A beauty, fashion or electronics brand's own card	The brand's official website	Fans of one brand
Marketplace voucher	Digital vouchers listed by sellers	Lazada and LazMall stores	Mixed interests, quick delivery

A simple rule: the more specific the card, the more likely it gets spent. A mall voucher spreads across many shops, while a single-brand card only works if the person already loves that brand.

Mall gift vouchers: eCapitaVoucher

eCapitaVoucher is the digital mall voucher sold through CapitaStar, the rewards programme run by CapitaLand, and CapitaStar's own site calls it "Your Perfect Gifting Solution". It is spent at participating stores in CapitaLand malls, which makes it a flexible pick for parents, colleagues and teachers who shop at their neighbourhood mall.

What to know before you buy, according to CapitaStar at the time of writing:

• Where you buy it: in the CapitaStar app, which CapitaStar promotes as the place to manage vouchers and earn STAR$ when you shop and dine at its properties.
• Where it works: at participating retailers. The list is in the app, so check that the person's favourite shops accept it.
• Business orders: CapitaStar runs a separate eCapitaVoucher for Business option for company gifting.
• Campaigns: CapitaStar runs card-linked and partner campaigns from time to time, such as bank card promotions on eCapitaVoucher purchases. These change often, so check the app's promotions tab on the day you buy.

App gift cards: GrabGifts

Grab's Singapore site lists GrabGifts with the line "Give the Gift of Grab! Practical gifts don't have to be boring." The value is used inside the Grab app, so it suits people who ride, order food or buy groceries through Grab most weeks.

GrabGifts works best for:

• Young adults and students who use rides and food delivery daily.
• Thank-you gifts for colleagues, where a practical gift feels easier than a personal one.
• Last-minute gifts, since the gift arrives in the app instead of by post.

The amounts, designs and delivery options are shown in the Grab app at the time you buy, so check them there.

Travel gift cards: Trip.com

Trip.com lists "Gift cards" in the main menu of its Singapore site, next to Hotels, Flights, Trains and Attractions & Tours. A travel gift card suits a friend with a trip coming up, a couple's anniversary or a graduation, because the person can put it towards a hotel, flight or activity.

Before you buy, read the card's terms on Trip.com for where it can be used and how long it lasts. If you would rather book part of the trip as the gift, for example a hotel night or an attraction ticket, you can open the Trip.com page on ShopBack before you book.

Brand gift cards: beauty, fashion and electronics

Many brands sell their own gift cards on their official websites, and the brand's own site is the safest place to buy one. Before you pay, check whether the card can be used online, in store or both, and whether it works in Singapore stores only.

For beauty fans, a Sephora gift card or a Sephora gift set are both common gifts. Sephora's own website is the place to check what gift card options it offers in Singapore and how they are delivered. Many people find a gift set lands better than a card, because the person gets something ready to use on the day.

Sephora vs Lazada for gifts and gift cards in Singapore

Sephora suits a beauty-focused gift, while Lazada suits a recipient with mixed interests or a gift you want delivered fast. Neither wins on every point, so match the store to the person.

• Sephora is a specialist beauty retailer, so it is the natural place to look for a ready-made beauty set. If the person has a favourite skincare or fragrance brand, a set from that brand usually feels more personal than a card.
• Lazada is a marketplace with LazMall, its section for official brand stores, plus RedMart for groceries. Sellers list digital vouchers and gift items across many categories. A search for "gift card" on Lazada Singapore also returns greeting cards, so read each listing to see whether it is a voucher, a physical card or a greeting card, and who the seller is.

On price: gift cards usually sell at face value on both, so the real difference is in what you can do around the purchase. With a physical gift, you can shop a sale, use the store's own vouchers and go through ShopBack before you check out. That is often where the lower effective price comes from, not the card itself.

How to get the best deals on gift cards in Singapore in 2026

The best gift card deals in Singapore usually come from card-linked campaigns on official channels and from timing, not from discounted cards. Here is what tends to work:

1. Buy from official channels. The brand, the mall programme or an official store gives you clear terms and support if the code doesn't work.
2. Watch for card-linked campaigns. Programmes such as CapitaStar run bank card promotions on voucher purchases from time to time. Read the minimum spend and the end date.
3. Time it with big sale periods. If you are open to giving a gift instead of a card, 11.11 and year-end sales are when gift sets and electronics are usually cheapest. See our guide to the best 11.11 deals in Singapore.
4. Be careful with resale listings. A card listed well below face value by an unknown seller may already be used or may not work in Singapore. Pay only through the platform's own checkout.
5. Check the effective price on the gift itself. If you decide to buy the gift instead, the effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. That can make a gift better value for you than a card of the same amount.

Does ShopBack work when you buy a gift card?

ShopBack works best when you buy the gift itself, such as a gift set or a gadget.

Where ShopBack Singapore helps most is when you buy the gift itself. Going through ShopBack takes a few seconds and brings Cashback on the same order. Open the store's page on ShopBack, tap through, and pay.

Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Worked example

Say you buy a S$80 gift set on Sephora after going through ShopBack. Cash comes back to your ShopBack account at the rate shown on the Sephora page on ShopBack once Sephora confirms the order, so your effective price ends up below S$80.

The same steps work for a gift on Lazada through the Lazada page on ShopBack.

Gift card or gift: which works better?

A gift card works best when you don't know the person's taste or size, and a gift works best when you do. A few guidelines:

• Colleagues and acquaintances: a mall voucher or GrabGifts is safe and practical.
• Close friends and family: a chosen gift, such as a beauty set or a gadget, usually means more, and you can shop a sale for it.
• Travellers: a travel gift card or a booked activity they have mentioned.
• Teens: an app-based gift they already use, so the value doesn't sit unused.

If you go for a gift, go through ShopBack before you check out so the effective price drops.

Can you use a bank card promotion as well?

Sometimes, but it depends on each promotion's terms. Bank card campaigns on gift purchases usually apply at checkout and have their own minimum spend, eligible card list and end date. For more, see our guide on how promotions and ShopBack can work together.

Step by step: buying a gift online in Singapore

1. Decide between a gift card and a gift, based on how well you know the person.
2. For a card, buy from the official channel: the CapitaStar app, the Grab app, Trip.com or the brand's own site.
3. Check the expiry, where it can be spent and how it is delivered.
4. For a gift, open the store's page on ShopBack Singapore, such as Lazada or Sephora, and tap through.
5. Pay and keep the order number.

FAQ

Which gift cards can I buy online in Singapore?

In Singapore you can buy several kinds of gift card online: mall e-vouchers such as eCapitaVoucher through the CapitaStar app, GrabGifts from Grab, travel gift cards that Trip.com lists on its Singapore site, brand gift cards sold on a brand's own website, and digital vouchers that sellers list on marketplaces such as Lazada. Pick the type the person will actually use, and check the expiry and where it can be spent before you pay.

What is eCapitaVoucher and where can I use it?

eCapitaVoucher is the digital mall voucher from CapitaStar, the CapitaLand rewards programme, which CapitaStar describes as a gifting solution. It is spent at participating stores in CapitaLand malls in Singapore, so it suits someone who shops at those malls often. Check the participating store list in the CapitaStar app before you buy.

Can I send a Grab gift card in Singapore?

Yes. Grab's Singapore site lists GrabGifts with the line Give the Gift of Grab, which lets you send value that the recipient spends in the Grab app. It suits people who use Grab for rides or food often. The options and denominations are shown inside the Grab app at the time you buy.

Is Sephora or Lazada better for gift cards in Singapore?

They suit different gifts. Sephora suits a beauty fan, and a Sephora gift set often lands better than a card because the person gets something ready to use. Lazada suits a recipient with mixed interests, since sellers list digital vouchers and LazMall carries official brand stores. On Lazada, a search for gift card also returns greeting cards, so read each listing before you buy.

Do gift cards in Singapore sell below face value?

Usually not. Most official gift cards sell at face value, so the saving comes from how you pay, such as a bank card campaign, rather than from the card price. Be careful with resale listings that look cheap, and buy from the brand, the mall programme or an official store where you can.

Does ShopBack work when I buy a gift card?

ShopBack works best when you buy the gift itself. When you buy a gift set or a product, go through ShopBack Singapore before you check out so the cash that comes back lowers what you actually pay.

Is a gift card or a gift better value?

A gift is often better value for you as the buyer, because you can shop sales, use the store's own vouchers and go through ShopBack before you pay. A gift card is better when you don't know the person's taste or size. For close friends, a small gift chosen with care plus a card note often works well.

What should I check before buying a gift card online?

Check where it can be spent, whether it works online, in store or both, the expiry date, whether it can be topped up or split across purchases, and how it is delivered, for example by email, SMS or in an app. Keep the receipt and order number until the card has been used.

How do I get the best deals on gift cards in Singapore in 2026?

Look for card-linked campaigns on official channels, since programmes such as CapitaStar run them from time to time, and time your purchase around big sale periods such as 11.11 when the gift itself is cheaper. If you decide to buy the gift instead of a card, go through ShopBack Singapore before you pay so your effective price drops.

Is Cashback the same as gift card points?

No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Gift card points, where a programme offers them, stay inside that programme.