The best gift cards for men match what he’s already into: Steam cards for gamers, Nike cards for athletes, Bass Pro Shops cards for outdoorsmen. You buy a gift for someone because you care about them, which means you already know him. A gift card puts that knowledge to work without the risk of wrapping up something he won’t wear, won’t use or already owns.
Gift cards are a popular choice for a reason. On December 11, 2025, the National Retail Federation reported that gift cards were the second-most popular holiday gift, and that shoppers like them because recipients get to choose their own gifts. What separates a forgettable card from a thoughtful one is the store you pick, and that choice should start with him.
Below are 25 gift card ideas for men, grouped by interest: for gamers, athletes, outdoorsmen, fashionistas, men who love a night out, and men who have everything.
Whether he’s your husband, your dad, your boyfriend, your brother, or a good friend, you know more about him than you think. Before you pick a store, picture him on a free Saturday and ask yourself five questions.
Where does his free time go? His hobby is the strongest clue. A man who spends Saturdays on the lake, at the gym, or in front of the tv with a controller in his hand has already told you where his card should come from.
What does he talk about? His favorite sports team, the trip he's got coming up, or complaints about not having anything to wear. What he brings up unprompted is what he cares about right now.
Where does he already shop? A card to a store he loves is a sure thing. A card to a store you love is a gamble.
What does he keep putting off buying? New running shoes, a new game, a jacket he tried on twice. A card gives him permission to finally get it.
What’s changing in his life? A new home, a new job, a new hobby or a big trip each point to an obvious store.
With those answers in mind, find the group he fits below. If he fits more than one, choose the one he spends the most time and money on. If he already has everything, or you honestly can’t place him, go straight to the last group.
| For | Consider |
|---|---|
| Gamers | PlayStation Store, Xbox, Nintendo eShop, Steam, GameStop |
| Athletes | Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Under Armour, DAZN |
| Outdoorsmen | REI, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s |
| Fashionistas | Banana Republic, H&M, Collars & Co, TJ Maxx |
| Men who love a night out | Topgolf, StubHub, AMC Theatres, Uber or Lyft |
| Men who have everything (or keep you guessing) | Giftronaut Choice Card, Amazon, Visa gift card, Airbnb, charity gift cards |
Headset on, controller in hand, and a backlog of games he swears he’ll finish. With gamers, the platform matters more than anything: a card for the wrong console is a card he can’t use. If you don’t know which one he plays on, ask someone who does, or go with GameStop.
This card adds funds to his PlayStation wallet for games, add-ons and subscriptions, so he can grab the next big release the day it comes out.
Pick it if: there’s a PlayStation under his TV.
An Xbox card covers games, add-on content and subscriptions in Microsoft’s store, on console and PC.
Pick it if: he talks about Game Pass, or his friends list is on Xbox.
A Nintendo eShop card loads money into his Nintendo Account for digital games and add-ons on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. It’s the pick for the man who’d rather play Mario Kart with friends than anything else.
Pick it if: there’s a Switch on his coffee table or in his travel bag.
Steam is Valve’s store for PC games, with everything from blockbusters to small indie titles, and its seasonal sales stretch a card further.
Pick it if: he games on a computer rather than a console.
GameStop sells games, consoles, accessories and collectibles for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo, which makes it the safe gaming pick when you’re not sure what he plays on.
Pick it if: he owns more than one console, or his shelf is lined with collectibles.
Up before the alarm for a run, a league game every Thursday, a gym bag that never leaves the car. Athletes wear through gear fast and are particular about it, which is exactly why a gift card beats guessing his shoe size or his preferred fit.
From running and training shoes to workout apparel and sports gear, Nike outfits him on the field and off it.
Pick it if: most of his shoe rotation has a swoosh on it.
Dick’s sells equipment, footwear, apparel and fitness gear for a wide range of sports, so it works for the weekend league player, the gym regular and the youth-team coach alike.
Pick it if: he plays more than one sport, or coaches one.
Under Armour focuses on performance apparel, running shoes and base layers built for hard training, whatever the weather.
Pick it if: he trains outdoors year-round and goes through workout clothes quickly.
DAZN is a sports streaming service, and a U.S. DAZN gift card goes toward a DAZN subscription. It suits the man who watches as much sport as he plays.
Pick it if: he plans his weekends around fight nights and big matches.
His idea of a perfect weekend involves a tent, a trail or a lake at dawn. Outdoor gear is specialized and personal: the right pack, rod or jacket depends on exactly how he gets outside. Let him choose it.
Tents, packs, rain shells: REI carries gear and apparel for camping, hiking, climbing, cycling and more.
Pick it if: he has a trip on the calendar or a trail map on his phone.
Bass Pro Shops is built around fishing, with rods, reels, tackle and boating gear, plus hunting and camping equipment for the rest of his outdoor calendar.
Pick it if: he’d rather be fishing, or there’s a boat hitch on his truck.
Cabela’s outfits hunters, anglers and campers, from hunting apparel and optics to fishing gear and camping equipment.
Pick it if: he counts down to hunting season every year.
He notices a well-cut jacket, owns more than one pair of “nice” shoes and knows what works on him. Clothing is the riskiest gift to guess at, with size, fit and taste all in play. For a man with a defined style, a gift card is the respectful move.
Banana Republic is known for polished workwear, from chinos and blazers to knitwear. Its gift cards can also be used at Gap, Old Navy and Athleta, so the balance always has somewhere to go.
Pick it if: his weekday uniform is chinos and a button-down.
H&M sells on-trend basics and seasonal styles at accessible prices, online and in its stores.
Pick it if: he likes to refresh his wardrobe often without spending a lot.
Collars & Co makes the dress collar polo: a polo with a structured dress-shirt collar that looks sharp under a blazer without the fuss of a button-down.
Pick it if: he wants to look put-together without ironing a dress shirt.
TJ Maxx is an off-price store for brand-name clothing, shoes and accessories, and its gift card also works at Marshalls, HomeGoods, Homesense and Sierra in the U.S.
Pick it if: he loves the thrill of finding a designer label on the rack for less.
He’s the one starting the group chat, buying the tickets and picking the spot. What he values most is a good time with his people, so give him a card that turns into a night out, and one that gets him home safely after it.
Topgolf combines driving-range games with food and drinks, and he doesn’t need to be a golfer to enjoy it.
Pick it if: he loves a little friendly competition.
StubHub is a ticket marketplace for sports, concerts, comedy and theater, so he can choose the game or show he actually wants to see.
Pick it if: his team or favorite band is coming to town.
An AMC card covers tickets and concessions at AMC theaters, a simple way to give him a few big-screen nights out.
Pick it if: he sees the big releases on opening weekend.
After beers with the boys, the best ride home is one he doesn’t have to drive. An Uber gift card covers rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S., and a Lyft gift card adds Lyft Cash for rides, so the trip home is already paid for. No drinking and driving.
Pick it if: his nights out with friends usually end with a round of beers.
He buys what he wants the moment he wants it, or he never tells anyone what he wants at all. Either way, guessing is a gamble: you’ll likely pick something he already owns or wouldn’t choose. The thoughtful move is to let him choose, or to give him something he’ll use up rather than store. These cards also work when you don’t know him well yet, like a new coworker, a friend’s partner or a client.
Giftronaut makes the Giftronaut Choice Card below. The other 24 picks in this guide are independent of us.
The Giftronaut Choice Card is a digital gift card that lets him pick from 4,300+ brands in 225 countries. When you can’t name the one store he’d want, he finds it himself. You can see which brands are available in the Giftronaut catalog.
Pick it if: you’ve changed your mind about what he’s into three times already.
Amazon sells almost everything, from tools and tech to books and groceries, so the card rarely goes unused.
Pick it if: there’s an Amazon package on his doorstep most weeks.
A Visa gift card works at most places that accept Visa, so he isn’t tied to a single store.
Pick it if: you want him to be able to use it anywhere, from his favorite restaurant to the hardware store.
In the U.S., an Airbnb gift card can go toward stays, experiences and services. For a man who doesn’t need more things, a weekend away is something he can’t already own.
Pick it if: he’s been working nonstop and keeps saying he needs a break.
For men who truly have everything, a charity gift card turns his gift into a donation to a cause he cares about, such as UNICEF, WWF, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society or Special Olympics. Many charity gift cards let him choose the nonprofit himself when he redeems the card, and WWF sells its own gift card that goes toward a donation to WWF.
Pick it if: he’d rather see the money go to a good cause than to one more thing he doesn’t need.
The one that shows you know him. Start with what he loves, match the card to what he’s into, and when he has everything or keeps you guessing, let him choose. Shopping for more people this season? See our list of the best holiday gift cards.
A good gift card for a man is one for the store he already uses for his main interest, such as Nike for a runner, REI for a hiker or PlayStation Store for a PlayStation gamer. If you can’t tell what he’s into, a flexible card such as Amazon, a Visa gift card or the Giftronaut Choice Card lets him choose.
Get him a card that lets him choose or pays for an experience. The Giftronaut Choice Card, an Amazon card or a Visa gift card lets him pick what he wants, while an Airbnb gift card can go toward a getaway he wouldn’t plan for himself.
Choose a card for something you can enjoy together or something he keeps putting off buying. Topgolf, StubHub and AMC Theatres turn the card into a night out, while Nike, Banana Republic or PlayStation Store cover the upgrade he’s been talking about.
Pick the store that matches how he spends his weekends. Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s or REI suits an outdoorsman, Dick’s Sporting Goods suits a dad who still plays or coaches, and Airbnb suits a dad who deserves a weekend away.
Find out before you buy, because PlayStation Store, Xbox and Nintendo eShop cards each work only on their own platform. If you can’t find out, a GameStop gift card is the safer choice, because GameStop sells games and accessories for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Yes, when you choose the store based on what you know about him. A card for his hobby, his favorite store or a night out shows you paid attention, and it avoids giving him something he won’t use.