Red Cross Gift Cards and Perks When You Donate Blood or Platelets
The American Red Cross is thanking blood and platelet donors with gift cards, a T-shirt, a mug and more while supplies last.
The American Red Cross says it urgently needs donors right now. To say thanks, it is offering gifts to people who give blood, platelets or AB Elite plasma. The perk depends on what you donate and when you go, and some items are available only while supplies last.
What You Can Get
Blood donors, Oct. 19-Nov. 22, 2026: a $10 Amazon gift card by email, plus 500 bonus points that can be redeemed for a $10 e-gift card through Blood Donor Rewards. That adds up to as much as $20 in gift cards.
Platelet donors:
- Sept. 1-Nov. 30: a $40 e-gift card from your choice of merchant when you make your first-ever platelet donation.
- Oct. 17-Nov. 3: a Red Cross Platelet Donor Halloween T-shirt, while supplies last.
- Oct. 19-Nov. 22: a $10 Amazon gift card by email, plus 500 bonus points toward Platelet Donor Rewards, redeemable for a $10 e-gift card.
- Nov. 1-30: free A1C testing with your first successful platelet donation. One result per calendar year, and do not fast before you donate.
- Nov. 23-Dec. 6: an exclusive Red Cross x Wheel of Fortune mug, while supplies last. You are also automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night trip for two to Los Angeles, with entry to a Wheel of Fortune taping.
- Nov. 25-Dec. 6: a bonus $10 e-gift card from your choice of merchant.
Who Qualifies
You need to be an eligible donor and complete a donation during the offer dates. Some offers are for first-time platelet donors only. Check the Red Cross page for donor requirements and the full terms.
How to Get It
- Visit the official Red Cross page using the button below.
- Choose blood or platelet donation.
- Pick a date that falls within the offer you want.
- Book your appointment at a location near you.
- Donate, then watch for your gift card or reward details.
Deadline
Each offer has its own dates, listed above. The last one on the list ends Dec. 6.
Important Details
- Several gifts are available while supplies last.
- Some offers are marked with notes on the Red Cross page, so read the fine print before you go.
- The page also mentions gifts for AB Elite plasma donors. Check the official page for those details.
Official Link
Editor's Note
Offers change by date, so book your appointment for a day that matches the gift you want. Eat well and drink plenty of water beforehand, except for the A1C offer, where you should not fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get for donating blood with the Red Cross?
From Oct. 19-Nov. 22, 2026, blood donors get a $10 Amazon gift card by email plus 500 bonus points redeemable for a $10 e-gift card through Blood Donor Rewards.
Is there a bonus for first-time platelet donors?
Yes. Between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30, a first-ever platelet donation earns a $40 e-gift card from your choice of merchant.
Are the Red Cross gifts guaranteed?
Some gifts, such as the Halloween T-shirt and the Wheel of Fortune mug, are available only while supplies last. Check the official page for full terms.
How do I book a donation appointment?
Use the official Red Cross link in this article to choose blood or platelet donation and schedule a time near you.
WomenSavings.com is not affiliated with the brands mentioned. Offers can end early or change, so always check the official page for the latest details.
