Eritrea

Giftcards in Eritrea are mainly used in retail and tourism. Electronic systems are still at an early stage and would require government approval if introduced.

There are no specific consumer rights for expired Giftcards. Merchants must clearly state the validity period. Missing information can be treated as an unfair commercial practice.

Eritrea levies a sales tax that becomes payable when Giftcards are redeemed. There is no distinction between single-purpose and multi-purpose Giftcards, and tax treatment follows international principles.

In Eritrea there is no specific legal rule on the validity period of Giftcards. Under general contract law, a limitation period of three years applies. Merchants must inform consumers about the validity period to ensure transparency.