Did you receive a gift card during the holiday season? Many people are in luck because many retailers will allow them to return their gift cards. However, some retailers do not accept gift card returns, so make sure to check your local stores for policies on returning gift cards before heading out this weekend.

First, ask yourself if you have the receipt. If you have the receipt, then you have an easier time returning your gift card. Some large retailers like Walmart and Target will refund cashback onto your account even without a receipt. Usually, small corner stores require that customers keep their receipts to ensure they can get refunds or exchanges when necessary unless it is an obvious error where the customer has received something different from what was paid for (e.g., wrong size).

Second, does the gift card have any value on it? If there is no money left on the card, you may be out of luck. You can still try and return it as long as you don’t damage your relationship with the store’s employees. Often time’s clerks will be nice and let you exchange your item for other items in their store to equal the amount that was paid for. The clerk might not agree to take the merchandise back unless the price tags are still on them, so keep that in mind before leaving with all new clothes just because they said yes after asking if it had value.

If you want to return a gift card without receipts or any money left on your card, then many large retailers like Walmart or Target will offer in-store credit or cash equivalent for your gift card.

Product returns are complicated, but many stores have lenient policies when it comes to holiday returns. If you’re not sure whether the store accepts your particular card, call ahead and ask. And don’t forget to save all of your receipts!