About National Book Tokens
Find out how we support reading for everyone, and discover what has made National Book Tokens the best gift for booklovers for more than nine decades.
A gift beyond words... since 1932
Did you know that National Book Tokens were the first ever gift vouchers, and have been going for more than nine decades?
Discover our historyOur values
Our vision is of a world where everyone has access to the books they need, and where all readers can access local bookshops.
How will we get there?
Supporting reading for everyone
We've been proud sponsors of World Book Day for nearly 30 years. We also support other literary charities and prizes, work with schools to promote reading for pleasure, and invest in high street bookshops.
Who we work withSustainability
We're committed to reducing our use of plastics and our carbon footprint.
Find out how we're doing throughout our gift card production and supply chain.
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Our gift cards
National Book Tokens are the only gift cards accepted in all major bookselling chains and independents across the UK and Ireland, including WHSmith, Waterstones, Blackwell's, Easons, John Smith, Foyles and all good independent bookshops.
Designed by booklovers for booklovers, our range of gift cards designs and products offer something for every reader, and for every occasion.
Buying a gift card
There's a National Book Token for every reader. Choose from our range of beautiful, bookish gift cards, e-Gift cards and monthly book tokens, and give a booklover a gift beyond words. Buy from hundreds of bookshops across the UK and Ireland, and online.
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Using a gift card
National Book Tokens are the only gift cards which can be spent in hundreds of bookshops in the UK and Ireland. Find your nearest shop, check your balance, add your gift card to an online wallet, or get a replacement for an expired card.
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Help
Whether you need to check the status of an order or find out where to spend your gift card, find all the answers to your questions on our help pages. Browse by category, or find out how to get in touch with our friendly customer service team.
Get help nowWork with us
Look out for opportunities to join our team, and help us connect readers with the books they want to read, from the bookshops they love to visit.
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