Unlike store cards or gift certificates, American Express Gift Cards and Gift Cheques let the people you care about get exactly what they want. That's because Gift Cards and Cheques can be used to buy virtually anything, at over a million different retail stores and restaurants that welcome American Express Cheques and Cards.

Gift Cheques are elegantly packaged in a gold envelope with a personalized card. The Gift Card package features an elegant gold design with space for a personalized message. Gift Cheques and Cards are replaceable if lost or stolen.

Gift Cheques are available in denominations of $25, $50, $100, and cost $2.50 per cheque.

Gift Cards are available in denominations of $25, $50, $100, $500, and cost $3.95 per card. Gift Cardholders can check their available funds or obtain a listing of transactions, online by accessing www.americanexpress.com or, by calling toll free within the U.S. and Canada: 1-877-AXP-GIFT.