A stored-value card includes an electrical assembly, a housing, and
decorative indicia. The electrical assembly stores an audio file and
includes at least one light and a speaker. The housing generally encloses
the electrical assembly and includes an account identifier and an
activation area. The account identifier signifies a financial account or
record linked to the stored-value card. Decorative indicia correspond
with the audio file and the at least one light. The activation area and
the electrical assembly are adapted such that depressing the activation
area activates the electrical assembly to play the audio file via the
speaker and to illuminate the at least one light to provide an audio and
visual presentation. Stored-value card assemblies, methods of promoting
sales of stored-value cards, methods, of using a stored-value card and
other embodiments are also disclosed.