The coronavirus outbreak has led many of us to shop online more than ever. We're also shopping online in different ways. According to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers, 55% of 1,000 respondents report that they are buying from online retailers they've never shopped from before in response to the worldwide outbreak.

With online shopping now more common than ever, more opportunities are open for scammers intent on stealing your data, including your credit card information. This is often done through websites designed to look and feel like the website of a trusted brand, tricking the shopper into sharing their data.

One way to keep scammers away from your data is by shopping online with eGift Cards . Using an eGift Card to shop online adds an extra layer of security since the card isn't attached to your bank account.

Also, gift card purchases are limited to the amount of money designated to the card, a failproof method to prevent overspending or even overdrafting a debit account.

In addition to the security benefits of shopping with eGift Cards, there are many practical and timely reasons to be using them now, says Jennifer Argentieri, Senior Manager of Member Experience for AAA Western and Central New York.

Gift giving has become more complicated with fewer retail options available and regular shipping delays due to the coronavirus. eGift Cards eliminate those problems, says Argentieri.  

"eGift Cards are easily emailed to the recipient, instantly. Then the recipient can pick out something they like on their own," says Argentieri. 

Sounds like shopping online with gift cards is a pretty good idea, right? Well, it gets even better if you are a AAA member. When you buy eGift Cards through AAA, you'll enjoy the benefits previously discussed as well as rebates of up to 11% that will be applied to your annual AAA dues.

Not only are you shopping smart and secure, your saving money on your AAA membership. And with brands like Kohl's, Barnes & Noble, Petco, Lowe's and many more available, you'll have plenty of choices to shop from.  

Plus, eGift Cards can be used for more than just online shopping. The program offers gift cards to many favorites like Starbucks, Red Lobster and Applebee's. Order an eGift Cards for your favorite restaurant, use it to pay for your meal to-go and enjoy a discount on your AAA membership.

To get started, AAA members log in to AAA.com/Rebates to browse and purchase eGift Cards from any of the hundreds of participating brands. Each brand’s rebate percentage is clearly labeled, and the rebate amount is automatically applied to the member’s AAA account, instantly lowering the cost of AAA dues when it’s time to renew.

Shop smarter, safer and save with AAA eGift Cards. Start saving now with 375 participating retailers like 1-800-Flowers, Hallmark, HomeGoods and many more.

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