Little known law allows Walmart & Costco shoppers to cash out gift cards – & the maximum amount is going up from April 1

A LAW coming into effect next month will allow shoppers to get more value from their gift cards. In California, Senate Bill 22 will expand the cash value limit for gift cards from $10 to $15, effective April 1, 2026. This will mean shoppers can exchange unused gift cards, including those at major retailers such…

https://www.the-sun.com/money/16107812/redeem-gift-cards-cash-law-california/