1. Big international retailer websites stationed in the nation where the person is from. For instance, if buying for a UK friend, buy at Amazon.uk, not Amazon.com. They’ll take international credit cards. And no customs or international shipping rates.
2. Gift certificates can be sent via email from the same websites.
3. Big international retailers. For instance, in Britain and Ireland, Marks & Spencer.
4. Send a check. They can spend it on what they like.