Galeria still accepts gift cards, but insolvency could limit their value

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  Galeria filed for insolvency in early October for the fourth time in six years.

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  The company says it still accepts previously purchased vouchers and gift cards at its tills and online.

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  Once insolvency proceedings are opened, voucher holders generally must register their claims with the insolvency administrator.

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  Vouchers do not automatically expire, but customers may receive only a small fraction of their value through the insolvency process.

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  Galeria is reviewing 33 stores for possible closure, but no specific closures have been confirmed.

Who

Galeria and customers who hold its vouchers and gift cards.

What

Galeria is still accepting previously purchased vouchers, but insolvency proceedings could limit how customers recover their value.

When

Galeria filed for insolvency in early October. The article was published on October 12, 2026.

Where

At Galeria stores and in its online shop in Germany.

Why

Insolvency rules generally require voucher holders to register claims once proceedings are opened, and they may receive only a share of what they are owed.

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