Last updated: October 11, 2026
Staples Current Deal
Active nowIllustrative Purchase Example
| Total gift card face value (9 cards) | $1,800.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard activation fees for these cards | $71.55 |
| Activation fees waived | $71.55 |
| Checkout amount (illustrative) | $1,800.00 |
| Potential points at 5x* | 9,000 points |
*5x is an illustrative possible earn rate on the charged amount for eligible office-supply purchases. Actual rewards depend on card terms, merchant coding and bonus limits. The saved example does not establish the store's actual quantity limit.
Only specifically eligible cards have their purchase fees waived. Check the current ad and product packaging before buying.
Important terms: Valid while supplies last. Call your local store to confirm the promotion and whether or not they have stock before driving out.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Current Deal
No active promotionThere is no currently listed offer for this store. Deals automatically reappear here after an administrator saves the next promotion, and historical offers remain available below.
How to Evaluate These Gift Card Deals
A fee-free offer means the standard activation fee is removed from specifically eligible gift cards. A dollar-off or percentage-off offer instead reduces the transaction price; any activation fees may still be charged. For those discounts, compare the discount to the activation fees before deciding whether the promotion is attractive.
If you use a Chase Ink Business Cash card, qualifying office-supply-store purchases can earn 5% cash back (or potentially five Ultimate Rewards points per dollar when combined appropriately with eligible cards), subject to issuer terms and annual category limits. Merchant coding, rewards eligibility and individual card offers can vary.
Want to Earn 5x at Office Supply Stores?
Review current Chase Ink card offers, read the business-card guide or book a consultation to see whether an office-supply bonus category fits your strategy.
Where Can You Use the Gift Cards?
Visa and Mastercard prepaid gift cards are generally usable where their respective payment networks are accepted, but merchants may decline them for deposits, recurring charges or other restricted transactions. Store-branded gift cards are usually limited to the specified merchant or its eligible affiliates. Verify the individual card's terms before buying.
Before You Buy
- Verify the exact eligible network, face values, minimum spend, quantity limits and checkout discount on the store's current offer.
- Inspect the packaging for tampering and retain receipts and activation documentation until each balance is spent.
- For discount promotions, factor in all activation fees and check whether the discount applies once per transaction, per customer or under another limit.
- Don't assume every location has inventory or that every cashier applies the same limits.
- Only purchase cards you can use safely, and pay the credit card balance in full to avoid interest.
Gift Card Promotion History by Store
Prior offers are included for reference, not as a prediction of future promotions. The stores' histories are kept separate.
Staples — Past Deals
2026 Promotions (28)
| Promotion dates | Card | Offer | Availability | Limits & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4-10, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per person per day in store Valid while supplies last. Call your local store to confirm the promotion and whether or not they have stock before driving out. |
| September 20-26, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per person per day in store Valid while supplies last. Call your local store to confirm the promotion and whether or not they have stock before driving out. |
| September 13-19, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per person per day in store Valid while supplies last. Call your local store to confirm the promotion and whether or not they have stock before driving out. |
| September 6-12, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per person per day in store Valid while supplies last. Call your local store to confirm the promotion and whether or not they have stock before driving out. |
| August 23-29, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per person per day Valid while supplies last. Confirm the promotion and eligible card packaging in store before purchasing. |
| August 23-29, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online and in store | 9 per person per day in store, and 4 per order online Valid while supplies last. Confirm the promotion and eligible card packaging in store before purchasing. In-store and online offers for visa only this week |
| August 16-22, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per person per day Valid while supplies last. Confirm the promotion and eligible card packaging in store before purchasing. |
| August 2-8, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online only | 4 per order based on cart limitations Valid while supplies last. Confirm the promotion and eligible card packaging in store before purchasing. Staples online purchase page - Maximum of (4) cards per order due to total cart size limitations |
| July 26 - August 1, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day Valid while supplies last. Confirm the promotion and eligible card packaging in store before purchasing. |
| July 26 - August 1, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online and in store | 9 per customer per day Valid while supplies last. Confirm the promotion and eligible card packaging in store before purchasing. Staples online purchase page - Maximum of (4) cards per order due to total cart size limitations |
| July 19-25, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day Valid while supplies last. Confirm the promotion and eligible card packaging in store before purchasing. |
| July 5-11, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online only | 4 per order Online only; limit reflected the transaction maximum. |
| June 28 - July 4, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| June 21-26, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| June 7-13, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online only | 4 per customer Online orders. |
| May 31 - June 6, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| May 24-30, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| May 3-9, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online and in store | 5 online; 9 in store per day |
| April 26 - May 2, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| April 19-25, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| April 5-11, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| March 29 - April 4, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| March 8-14, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| March 1-7, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| February 8-14, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online and in store | 5 online; 9 in store per day |
| February 1-7, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| January 11-17, 2026 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| January 4-10, 2026 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
2025 Promotions (25)
| Promotion dates | Card | Offer | Availability | Limits & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 21-27, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| December 14-20, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | Online only | 5 per customer Online orders. |
| December 7-13, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| November 30 - December 6, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| November 24-29, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| November 9-15, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| October 12-25, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| October 5-11, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| September 14-20, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| August 17-23, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| August 10-16, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| July 20-26, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| July 13-19, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| June 22-28, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| May 25-31, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| May 18-24, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| April 27 - May 3, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| April 20-26, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| March 30 - April 5, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| March 23-29, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| March 2-8, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| February 23 - March 1, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| February 2-8, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| January 26 - February 1, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| January 5-11, 2025 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
2024 Promotions (22)
| Promotion dates | Card | Offer | Availability | Limits & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2024 - January 4, 2025 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| December 22-28, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| December 8-21, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| December 1-7, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| November 17-23, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| November 10-16, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| November 3-9, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| October 13-26, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 9 per customer per day |
| October 6-12, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| September 15-21, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| September 9-15, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| August 18-24, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| August 11-17, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| July 21-27, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| July 14-20, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| May 26 - June 1, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 8 per customer per day |
| May 19-25, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | 5 per customer per day |
| April 28 - May 4, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | Not listed |
| April 21-27, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | Not listed |
| March 31 - April 6, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | Not listed |
| March 24-30, 2024 | Mastercard | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | Not listed Originally noted with a hat tip to GC Galore. |
| March 3-9, 2024 | Visa | Activation fee waived | In Staples stores | Not listed |
Office Depot / OfficeMax — Past Deals
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Getting to the Point(s)
Staples' fee-free deals and Office Depot / OfficeMax's discount promotions can both be useful, but advertised savings and net savings are not always the same. Check the latest terms, then use a rewards card that fits your broader points strategy.
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