[shmoogy]

I think this is illegal in (some states) so it's happening less and less.

[atlasunshrugged]

I don't think they're allowed to do that anymore, see this article

https://www.thebalance.com/new-gift-card-rules-for-expiratio...

[boomboomsubban]

That article says they're allowed to charge an inactivity fee monthly after a year of no use.

[technothrasher]

That's federal rules. Many states, Massachusetts for example, do not allow inactivity fees.