The 12 Best Digital Gifts You Can Send Instantly

Apple Gift Card 

If you’re buying for anyone who's invested in the Apple ecosystem, an Apple Gift Card is the safest, most flexible option there is. Apple’s modern gift card can be redeemed for just about anything: apps and games, iCloud+, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, or even hardware from Apple’s online store.

That means you don’t have to guess whether they’re saving for AirPods, need more iCloud storage, or just want to binge a new Apple TV show. They get one code, redeem it with their Apple ID, and then decide how and where to spend it. They don't even need to buy anything new; they can put it on account to apply it to any Apple or in-app subscriptions they already have.

You can buy these directly from Apple’s website with email delivery, but places like Amazon and Best Buy also sell legitimate digital codes that arrive within minutes.

Streaming Service Gift Subscriptions

If you have a binge-watcher on your list, a streaming subscription is a very safe bet. Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu all support digital gift cards or prepaid subscriptions, and they work across any operating system.

The nice thing about streaming gifts is how easy they are to tailor. A Disney+ gift card is great for families and Marvel/Star Wars fans, while a Hulu gift card is for those who lean more into current TV shows and Hulu originals. A Netflix gift card is still the best default choice for people who just want a big catalog and don’t care which service it’s on, as long as it plays on their phone and TV.

Most retailers that sell physical cards also offer digital codes, and others will email a code you can then pass along.

Spotify Premium or Apple Music

For music-lovers, a few months of ad-free streaming is easily one of the nicest digital gifts you can give. Both Spotify Premium and Apple Music unlock offline listening, higher-quality audio, and the ability to play any song you want.

Apple Music is the best option for iPhone fans, as it brings Siri control as well as lossless and Dolby Atmos support on compatible devices. Spotify comes with its social features, collaborative playlists, and Wrapped-style stats.

You can gift Spotify Premium via digital gift cards from retailers like Best Buy, which the recipient redeems to extend or activate their subscription. Apple Music is even simpler: an Apple Gift Card can work, or you can help someone set up a family plan if you’re comfortable managing it for them.

Audible Membership for Audiobook Fans

If the person you’re shopping for keeps saying they “don’t have time to read,” audiobooks are their best way back into reading. An Audible gift membership gives them monthly credits to pick new audiobooks, plus access to a large catalog of originals and podcasts.

Audible works great on any phone or operating system, so it’s ideal for commuters or anyone who spends time walking, cooking, or cleaning with headphones on. Once they redeem the gift, they can pick exactly what they want: a long fantasy series, a productivity classic, a memoir, or something completely random.

Amazon makes gifting easy: you choose a membership length — either one, three, six, or twelve months — and Audible emails the recipient a link to redeem. It’s a nice gift that still feels personalized, especially if you add a short note suggesting a title you think they might love.

Kindle eBooks or Kindle Unlimited

Even if someone doesn’t own a physical Kindle, they can still read Kindle books on their phone or computer using Amazon’s free apps. That makes digital books a surprisingly flexible gift.

You can gift individual Kindle titles if you know what they're into, or go for Kindle Unlimited, which opens up a library of a few million books and magazines for a fixed monthly fee. For students, parents, or anyone who reads constantly, a Kindle Unlimited subscription gives them more than enough to stay busy for months.

Amazon’s gifting flow lets you pick a date and add a message, so you can schedule delivery for a specific day. Pair it with a note about “reading more in the new year,” and you’ve turned a digital code into a thoughtful resolution-friendly present.

Digital Credit for Gamers

If the person on your list spends more time in front of a console than a book, store credit for their platform of choice is basically the equivalent of handing them a basket in a game store. Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, and Xbox digital gift cards all let players choose what matters to them: full games, indie titles, DLC, in-game currency, or subscriptions like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass.

From your perspective, it’s simple. You will, of course, need to know what system they use, as specific gift cards won't work across all consoles. So ask once, buy the matching card online at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, or another major retailer, and forward the email. Some platforms even let you redeem directly through their app.

This is one of the easiest gifts to send to kids, teens, and young adults. They can get any title they want and take advantage of the holiday sales most games offer.

MasterClass for People Who Love to Learn

Some people don’t want more stuff; they want new skills. MasterClass packages nicely with celebrity-led courses on topics like cooking, filmmaking, writing, music, business, and more. A single subscription unlocks more than 200 classes, all available on your computer or phone.

They'll find amazing courses like “Aaron Sorkin teaches screenwriting,” “Gordon Ramsay on cooking,” or “Margaret Atwood on creative writing.” It feels more like a premium streaming service for education than a traditional course site, which is why it’s such a good gift.

You can buy gift memberships directly from MasterClass, and they’ll send a redemption link that the recipient can activate whenever they’re ready to dive in. For someone who always says “I’d love to learn this or that someday,” this is your chance to nudge them toward actually doing it.

Skillshare Premium for Creators and Side-Hustlers

Skillshare is a bit more down-to-earth than MasterClass and heavily focused on creative, tech, and productivity skills: illustration, YouTube, marketing, productivity, coding, and more.

Gifted access makes a lot of sense for students, freelancers, and anyone building a side hustle. Most classes are short and project-based, so it’s easier to squeeze learning in between work sessions, then actually make something with it, like a logo, a Notion dashboard, or a new portfolio.

Skillshare sells digital gift memberships that you can send by email. The recipient can then watch on the web or through the mobile app, and many creators provide downloadable templates that help them get started.

Calm or Headspace for Mindfulness and Sleep

Not every productivity boost comes from another calendar app. Sometimes the best gift you can give someone is a way to slow down. Calm and Headspace both offer guided meditations, breathing exercises, focus music, and sleep stories that they can access from their own phone.

These subscriptions make a lot of sense for stressed-out professionals, students preparing for exams, or anyone working from home who is starting to feel “off.” Short, five-minute sessions are easy to drop between meetings or before bed.

Calm and Headspace both support digital gifting, so you can buy a subscription on their websites, add a message, and send a link that the recipient redeems into their existing account. It’s a small nudge toward healthier digital habits, and can be the start of a healthier, more productive lifestyle.

Extra Cloud Storage: iCloud+ or Google One

Running out of storage is one of the most modern tech frustrations, and it’s especially painful on iPhone when iCloud fills up with photos and backups. A few months of extra cloud space is not the flashiest gift on this list, but it’s one of the most practical.

iCloud+ ties directly into the Apple ecosystem, expanding space for iCloud Photos, device backups, and files. Google One is a better fit if the person moves between Apple, Windows, and Android, or if they store a lot of shared documents.

The trick here is that you can't gift these subscriptions directly. Instead, you can send an Apple Gift Card (for iCloud) or Google Play credit (for Google One) with a creative note telling them what it's for.

Customized Digital Products: Templates, Presets, Icons, and Wallpapers

The last idea is the most personal. Instead of a big brand subscription, you can support smaller creators by gifting digital downloads. Think of things like:

• Productivity templates for Notion
• Digital planners
• Lightroom presets for photo editing
• Icon packs and wallpaper bundles for custom iOS Home Screens

Sites like Etsy, Gumroad, and Creative Market make this easy: you buy once, get a download link or ZIP file, and then share it with the recipient along with a short explanation of how to use it. Since these usually come as direct downloads rather than codes, you can jazz up the delivery by dragging the files onto a cute USB drive or attaching them to a nicely designed email invitation.

For someone who loves customizing their iPhone or dialing in a specific aesthetic, a well-chosen icon set or wallpaper pack will be used every single day.

This is also where you can match the gift tightly to their interests. A student might appreciate a study planner template more than another streaming subscription; a photographer will be thrilled with a bundle of presets tuned for iPhone RAW files; a productivity nerd will lose an entire weekend to building dashboards in Notion.

It's a bit more personal, and you might help out smaller creators online. Not to mention that it might also be cheaper for you.

Amazon Gift Card: Perfect for Every Occasion

If you don't know what the other person really wants, or you want to give them the option to choose for themselves, then an Amazon gift card is a great gift idea.

You can buy it directly from Amazon and send it to the other person's email. They'll be able to add the credit to their account and use it however they want. What's great about this gift is that you're almost giving them every other gift on the list. With this gift card, they can buy credit for other platforms like Spotify or an Apple gift card, so they can get anything they want on the App Store.

Not to mention that they can also buy any other type of product on Amazon, which basically has everything. Sure, it isn't as personal, but people will still love it.