If you find a rare operational kiosk (such as an Alula or yellow Coinstar machine), the process typically follows these steps: : Swipe or scan the gift card at the kiosk.

: Platforms like CardCash or Raise allow you to sell gift cards for cash (typically 70%–92% of the value) via check, PayPal, or ACH deposit. How the Previous Buy-Back Machines Worked

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: The machine provides an instant cash offer, usually between 60% and 85% of the remaining balance. Accept & Print : If you accept, the kiosk prints a voucher.

While some locations previously hosted yellow Coinstar Exchange kiosks for instant gift card buy-backs, Coinstar officially discontinued these machines in June 2019. Today, the standard green Coinstar kiosks found in Safeway stores primarily handle coin-to-cash or coin-to-eGift card transactions and do not buy back unwanted gift cards. Current Gift Card Exchange Options at Safeway

: Many Safeway shoppers use nearby Target locations, which still operate trade-in programs for over 140 popular retail and restaurant brands in their electronics departments.