Gift card expiration varies based on your location. In most cases, gift cards from vendors come with a specific gift card expiration after the date of purchase. In addition, if the gift card hasn't been used within 12 months after the purchase, fees for dormancy, inactivity, or service can be charged, reducing its value. However, this may differ based on your region. For example, California prohibits any dormancy fees or expiry dates, while on the other hand, Texas and Florida do not have these same regulations. Countries throughout Europe tend to have different validity periods, from 6 months to 30 years. Conversely, Canada has no expiry date on the gift card compared to Australia, which sets a minimum expiry date of3 years from purchase. You should check your region's legislation for a more definite expiration period.