Every KC gift card is valid for at least 5 years from the date of purchase. Where the law of the buyer’s country requires a longer period, we automatically apply it. The exact date (or “No expiry date”) is printed on every card and in the email.
| Country / territory | Validity | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 5 years | Federal law (CARD Act) requires at least 5 years. Some states (e.g. California) go further – see note below. |
| 🇪🇺 EU countries (standard) | 5 years | There is no EU-wide rule. We use 5 years – more than most national rules require (e.g. Germany ≈ 3 years, Ireland 5 years). |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 5 years | No statutory minimum; we use our standard of 5 years. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan · 🇦🇺 Australia | 5 years | Australia requires at least 3 years; we give 5. |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 10 years | General limitation period for claims (Art. 127 CO). |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | No expiry date | General limitation period of 30 years; courts regularly strike down shorter voucher terms. |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | No expiry date | Same legal tradition as Austria (ABGB). |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | No expiry date | Several provinces (e.g. Ontario) prohibit expiry dates on gift cards. |
| 🇲🇨 Monaco · 🇦🇩 Andorra · 🇸🇲 San Marino · 🇻🇦 Vatican | 5 years | No specific gift card rule known; our standard of 5 years applies. |
| Enclaves & special territories | Law of the country | Büsingen and Heligoland → Germany · Campione d’Italia and Livigno → Italy · Llívia → Spain · Baarle-Hertog → Belgium · Jungholz and Kleinwalsertal → Austria (no expiry date). |
How we decide
- We use the country of the buyer as shown by PayPal at purchase.
- Validity counts from the purchase date. Partial use does not shorten it.
- US states: some states (such as California) do not allow expiry dates at all. If you live there, just write to us – we will remove the expiry date from your card.
- An expired card with a remaining balance? Write to billing@klittycrew.com – we always look for a fair solution.
Last updated: October 2026. This overview is for information and does not replace legal advice. See also our shop terms.
