Too many restrictions
Only a select group of Spotify subscribers can use their gift cards (read: only full price standalone Premium subscription months). They cannot be redeemed for the family or student plans. Additionally, other terms apply, which includes any offers that combine Premium with other products or services (like the free Hulu bundle). I don't know many people who are aware of someone's subscription details before they buy a gift card (do you know your co-worker's billing details?). So, unfortunately, many gift cards are unable to be used.<br /><br />The reasoning behind the restrictions is a mystery. Wouldn't it make sense for students on Student Plans to be given a gift card to help them pay for their music service? Most gift cards are seen as cash in the form of credit for a particular place. If the subscriber is paying X dollars/month for the service and they are given X dollars in a gift card form, why isn't it accepted by the same company who is putting the cards out there? After 3 years of seeing gift cards wasted among friends, colleagues, and family, and seeing the online complaints mount urging Spotify to change their restrictions while nothing changes, I've vowed to never touch them again. Just give cash.
Rating: 1 stars