---
type: faq
title: "Can gift certificates expire under federal law?"
description: "In most cases they cannot expire quickly. Under the federal Credit CARD Act of 2009, funds on a gift certificate or gift card generally cannot expire soone"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/can-gift-certificates-expire-under-federal-law
tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Can gift certificates expire under federal law?

In most cases they cannot expire quickly. Under the federal Credit CARD Act of 2009, funds on a gift certificate or gift card generally cannot expire soone

Part of the **Business Stationery** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Business Stationery
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/can-gift-certificates-expire-under-federal-law