by Selene N.
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July 26, 2006

How Long Does It Take to Get Cash or Gift Cards from Gather?

November 15, 2007 05:38 PM EST
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I am planning on cashing out the Gather Points for the holiday shopping. I am wondering how long it will take for the redemption to process. If you have requested a cash out (either Cash or Gift Cards), how long did you have to wait?
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Comments: 35

About 2-3 weeks. I'd say all Holiday cash out's should be handled by the end of November to ensure Christmas delivery.
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Nov 15, 2007, 5:39pm EST
when I was on the points program, it usually took less than 2 weeks for my gift cards to arrive. Now that I'm on cash, it has taken about 3-5 days for my cash to be deposited in my paypal account.
Chuck M. Nov 15, 2007, 5:41pm EST
I've seen different things, but it seems like 2-3 weeks is a good estimate.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Nov 15, 2007, 5:42pm EST
2-4 weeks for the gift cards
Bob B. Nov 15, 2007, 5:42pm EST
I normally wait about 2 weeks.
Deeanna M. Nov 15, 2007, 5:43pm EST
i ordered a gift card on Oct 16, but it's been a month and i still don't have it. however, the status on my order says complete now. they were backordered for a while so maybe i'll get it soon! good luck!
Jennifer N. Nov 15, 2007, 5:43pm EST
Gift cards 3-6 weeks.

Cash sometimes less than 24 hours from personal experience.
Tiffany G. Nov 15, 2007, 5:44pm EST
mine usually only takes about 2 weeks.
Marci M. Nov 15, 2007, 5:44pm EST
I've only gotten 1 gift card so far and it only took 10 days or so.
Dorothy H. Nov 15, 2007, 5:45pm EST
That's nice to know! How long did it take you to get 3,000 points in order to cash out?
Stacie N. Nov 15, 2007, 5:52pm EST
This is all good info everyone, thank you.
Janet "Jax" B. Nov 15, 2007, 5:56pm EST
Mine took me about 5 - 6 weeks...but I did get it.
Marianne R. Nov 15, 2007, 5:57pm EST
I don't do the cash, but GCs take 2-3 weeks.
Wrick D. Nov 15, 2007, 5:58pm EST
i havnt done either yet. but i wanted to thank you for this article because the same question was floating around in the back of my skull. - so thanks!
Cyndi B. Nov 15, 2007, 5:58pm EST
Mine have usually taken about two weeks.
Connie C. Nov 15, 2007, 6:01pm EST
I would acturally suggest that if you want to cash out for Christmas gifts, you had better hurry up and do so. Normally it takes about two weeks but it gets busier this time of year.
Kelly M. Nov 15, 2007, 6:06pm EST
Usually about 2 weeks or so!
The Borders cards I got only took 2 weeks.
☆ Æ’åitÄ¥ ☆ Nov 15, 2007, 6:11pm EST
I'd suggest you place your order now to ensure for a pre-Christma delivery. I know that a lot of people have been saving up their Gather Points or cash for the same reason, so I expect a rush of requests. The normal time frame is within 21 days. Thanks!
Midnite Writer -- Kim Nov 15, 2007, 6:32pm EST
Not too long, normally, but don't wait, I would say within the next 2 to 3 weeks.
Sarah (I want points) Nov 15, 2007, 6:45pm EST
Mine came surprisingly quickly. I was prepared to wait 4 to 6 weeks, but it came much quicker than that!
Deb J. Nov 15, 2007, 6:48pm EST
Mine come anywhere between 10 days and 2-3 weeks. They do real good on their payouts (mine were$25 Home Depot cards.
Kay M. Nov 15, 2007, 7:01pm EST
My home depot card took only a week to arrive. Sounds like that was quicker than usual though.
Kjersti W. Nov 15, 2007, 7:48pm EST
I have usually gotten cash when withdrawing by paypal within a few days. At most I have waited a week.
Margaret G. Nov 15, 2007, 9:14pm EST
This is good to know. I hope to be able to request a gift card pretty soon.
J R B. Nov 15, 2007, 9:17pm EST
Thanks, now I know 2-3 weeks is the norm.
Dorothy H. Nov 15, 2007, 10:38pm EST
What got my attention first, for joining gather, was the add said I'd get a free gift card from Borders. I haven't gotten one, yet. Did I misunderstand what the deal was?
Lori F. Nov 15, 2007, 10:40pm EST
2-3 weeks for gift cards

less than a week for the cash
Selene N. Nov 16, 2007, 12:05am EST
Thanks everyone!

I have sent in my request! I hope I'll get it soon.

Dorothy - Not sure what that offer was.... I joined last year so there wasn't such an offer.
Emma L. Nov 16, 2007, 12:36am EST
It took mine 3 months to get here- but I don't think that's normal
Alison H. Nov 16, 2007, 2:18am EST
Mine came really quick, about a week. I live in Washington (state).
Marie L. Nov 16, 2007, 9:37am EST
It usually only takes about 2 weeks for the gift cards to arrive, at least for the ones I have done so far.
CyberGwen ! Nov 16, 2007, 11:05am EST
I have had them come quickly and then there were times that it took a long time. I am glad that you requested them now:)


On the cash program, I get it in my paypal account the next day!
Fran S. Nov 16, 2007, 11:46am EST
I redeemed on Nov 1 and received my g.c. in about one week
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 16, 2007, 2:31pm EST
Good question. Thanks for asking. Now I have a general idea without asking for myself.
; )

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