Best Mother's Day Gift Cards That Still Feel Thoughtful

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last updated 26 March 2025

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In my opinion, gift cards are way underrated. Left your gift buying to the last minute? Gift card. Shopping for someone who’s notoriously tricky to buy for? Gift card. Buying a present for your long-distance pal? Gift (and I repeat) card.

We’re getting closer and closer to Mother's Day (falling on Sunday the 30th of March in 2025), so if you want to avoid the stress of last minute shopping for the best Mother's Day gifts, gift cards might be the best option. They often get a bad rap for feeling quite impersonal, which is why I’ve carefully selected the gift cards that still feel pretty personal—from gifting a cake lover an afternoon tea treat to sending a loved one on a wellness escape for some much-needed R&R.

As a shopping editor and incredibly fussy gift receiver (seriously, there are precious few gifts I’ve received and actually loved), getting a gift card is my dream present. Here at Marie Claire UK, we’re all about giving the perfect gift for the right person (because there’s nothing worse than getting a present you’ll never actually use), so gift cards allow people to choose something they’ll actually use and love.

Not only are gift cards an ideal option for particularly picky loved ones, but you won’t have to wait for delivery or even take time wrapping them in the case of e-gift cards. So you can pretty much make your purchase right up until you’re due to see your mother figure. Sounds like a pretty great last-minute gift idea if you ask me.

So without further ado, keep scrolling to shop the best gift cards that you can shop right up until Mother's Day itself and that still feel quite personal.

Shop the best Mother's Day gift cards in 2025

Everyman Cinema

If she loves nothing more than a movie night, treat her to a luxury night at an Everyman cinema. Better yet, you can tag along too.

Spabreaks.com

Valid at over 190 spas across the UK (from London's AIRE to Bournemouth's The Nici), the gift of R&R is always well received.

M&S Voucher

I can't think of anyone that wouldn't be pleased with an M&S gift card. She can pick from their stellar clothing, beauty, or homeware offerings and spend online or in store.

Cowshed Voucher

The perfect way to to say I love you this Mother's Day comes in the shape of a gift card by way of Cowshed no less, enabling them to indulge in everything from products in treatments in one of the Cowshed spas.

Hurr Gift Card

If they love to switch up their outfits but hate the idea of clothing waste, a gift card from Hurr is the perfect option. Your giftee can use it to rent dresses, bags and more for future special occasions. It's the perfect luxurious treat.

Papier E-Gift Card

Whether they buy a wellness journal, diary planner or personalised recipe book, the chic stationery options at Papier are endless.

AncestryDNA Kit

This kit allows them to discover more about their ancestors and perhaps even find new family connections. Fun fact, our editor actually found a long-lost relative thanks to AncestryDNA.

Jones Road Gift Card

If you're certain they'd love a beauty gift, there's no going wrong with Jones Road. With an array of beauty, skincare and fragrance products that will work for everyone, this is the perfect last-minute buy that is a little more unique than a generic beauty retailer.

Missoma E-Gift Card

Give the gift of jewels without agonising over what to pick. A Missoma gift card is a great shout if you know that they love jewellery but aren't quite sure which piece they'd love most. You can choose the amount and get it delivered straight to their inbox.

Liberty Gift Voucher

If you're really stuck, a Liberty voucher can be used online and in-store, including store treatments. Ideal for those with luxury taste.

National Trust Membership

Do they love wildlife and exploring new places? Treat them to a membership at the National Trust for free entry to over 500 of their spaces access to the online Members' Area and more.

Adidas Gift Card

If you know they've been after a new pair of running trainers or fitness kit for a while, they can choose their preferred styles and size with this Adidas gift card.

Treatwell Gift Card

Let's be honest, who wouldn't want a free beauty treatment? Treatwell allows them to book at a spot they love and choose from an array of manicures, hair treatments, massages and more.

Secret Escapes Gift Voucher

They'll adore you forever for giving them the gift of some precious time away. They can use their Secret Escapes gift voucher towards a luxe holiday or cosy staycation.

National Art Pass

For the person that's extremely hard to buy for, a National Art Pass gets my vote. It offers free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK as well as 50% off major exhibitions. Memberships are for 12 months and come with an Art Map, Art Quarterly magazine and Art in your inbox email subscription.

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Valeza Bakolli is Marie Claire’s Junior Shopping Editor, and as such, she’s made it her mission to encourage people to shop mindfully and with purpose. In her role, she covers all things shopping - from thoroughly road testing the best fitness kit to keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s new in fashion and beauty. She dedicates hours of her time every day to scouring the online stores, finding the best products online so you don’t have to (from small and sustainable businesses wherever possible, of course).

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