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Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 5:32 pm
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Updated: 4:17 pm, Fri Dec 14, 2012.
Gift Cards End Up Unclaimed
Retailers are lining the aisles for holiday shopping and Black Friday shoppers are making their plans, meaning the holiday season is in full swing. As shoppers prepare, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is reminding Missourians to keep their expired gift cards and certificates because in Missouri they never really expire and they just might be Unclaimed Property.
“More and more, shoppers are purchasing gift cards and certificates for their loved ones and it is important to remember that even if that piece of paper or plastic doesn’t get used by the expiration date it could be Unclaimed Property,” Zweifel said. “I have nearly $6.2 million in Unclaimed Property made up of unused gift cards and certificates. This year my Unclaimed Property staff has returned more than $107,000 from expired gift cards or certificates. Remember, the average Unclaimed Property account returned is $300 — money that would come in handy for all of us this holiday season.”
If a Missourian believes his or her expired gift card may have become Unclaimed Property, they should first check with the business that their unused gift card was originally from to see if it is redeemable. If the business will not redeem the card or certificate, owners should then check www.ShowMeMoney.com to see if their name is listed. If the owner’s name is not listed on the website and he or she has a gift card or certificate with value a business will not redeem, the card owner should email the treasurer’s office at unclaimedproperty@treasurer.mo.gov.
Since January 2009, Zweifel has returned $136 million in Unclaimed Property to more than 436,000 account holders. There are 58 accounts with more than $100,000. Missourians may check for Unclaimed Property 24 hours-a-day at www.ShowMeMoney.com.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012 5:32 pm.
Updated: 4:17 pm.
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