Give the Gift of Savings with Prepaid Bonus Cards

Every Gift Counts for Much More!

Transform your business with digital prepaid gift cards that customers love to give and receive. Our platform makes it easy to create, sell, and manage prepaid bonus cards that drive new customer acquisition and boost revenue. When customers purchase gift cards for friends and family, you get paid upfront and gain new loyal customers.

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Prepaid Gift Cards

How Prepaid Gift Cards Work

Prepaid gift cards are a powerful business tool that generates upfront revenue while attracting new customers. Customers purchase gift cards loaded with a specific dollar amount (plus optional bonus credit from you), then gift them to friends and family. Recipients redeem the cards at your business, often spending more than the card value. It’s a win-win: you get paid in advance, acquire new customers, and increase average transaction size.

Gift Card Program Benefits

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Instant Revenue & Cash Flow

Get paid immediately when gift cards are purchased, providing instant cash flow before any services are delivered. Gift cards sold during holidays can fund operations year-round.

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Acquire New Customers

Every gift card recipient is a potential new customer. Studies show 75% of gift card recipients become repeat customers, dramatically expanding your customer base through referrals.

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Increase Transaction Size

Recipients typically spend 38% more than the gift card value, driving higher average transaction sizes. They often bring friends along, multiplying the revenue impact.

Use Example

Imagine running a coffee shop. You create a $50 gift card and add a 10% bonus ($5), so the recipient gets $55 to spend. When customers buy these gift cards for birthdays, holidays, or as thank-you gifts, you receive $50 upfront.

The gift card recipient visits your shop, uses their $55 credit, and typically spends an additional $20-30 on items not covered by the card. They love your coffee, come back with friends, and become regular customers.

This scenario plays out thousands of times across industries: restaurants offering dinner gift cards, salons with spa packages, retail stores with shopping credits, and service businesses with experience vouchers.

  • Immediate cash flow from gift card sales
  • New customer acquisition through gifting
  • Higher spending from gift card recipients
  • Bonus credits create exceptional value perception
  • Perfect for holidays and special occasions
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Gift Card Example

Why Choose Gift Cards?

Completely Digital

No physical cards to print or manage. Everything is delivered and tracked digitally on customer smartphones.

Customizable Bonus

Add bonus credits (e.g., buy $50, get $55) to make your gift cards more attractive and drive sales.

Easy To Redeem

Recipients simply show their digital gift card on their phone. You scan and deduct the amount instantly.

Trackable

Monitor every gift card sale, redemption, and remaining balance from your dashboard in real-time.

Create your gift card program in a few clicks

Create Gift Card Program

Setting up prepaid gift cards is remarkably simple. Define your card values, set optional bonus percentages, customize the design, and launch. Your customers can purchase gift cards online or in-store, and you manage everything from one intuitive dashboard.

The entire process takes less than 10 minutes, and you’ll have a professional gift card program that rivals major retailers.

  • ✓ Create multiple gift card denominations ($25, $50, $100, etc.)
  • ✓ Add bonus credit to incentivize purchases
  • ✓ Set expiration dates or make cards permanent
  • ✓ Enable online gift card purchases
  • ✓ Track all sales and redemptions automatically
  • ✓ Send gift cards via email or SMS
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Design Gift Card to Match Your Brand

Design to match your brand

Your gift cards should be instantly recognizable as your brand. Customize every visual element to create beautiful, professional gift cards that customers are proud to give and recipients are excited to receive.

Upload your logo, select your brand colors, add custom messaging, and create gift cards that strengthen your brand identity with every purchase.

  • Upload your business logo and imagery
  • Choose custom colors matching your brand palette
  • Set card values and bonus percentages
  • Add personalized messages for gift givers
  • Create seasonal or occasion-specific designs
  • Professional results that enhance brand perception
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Boost your gift cards program with Free PUSH, SMS, Email & in-store promos

Marketing your gift card program is essential for maximizing sales. LoyaltyNation provides powerful promotional tools to drive gift card purchases during peak seasons and year-round.

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Seasonal Gift Card Campaigns

Automatically promote gift cards during holidays, birthdays, and special occasions when gifting peaks

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Bonus Credit Promotions

Run limited-time offers with higher bonus credits (e.g., buy $100, get $120) to drive urgency

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Email Marketing

Send beautiful email campaigns showcasing your gift cards to your customer database

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SMS Alerts

Notify customers about gift card specials and remind them before expiration dates

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In-Store Materials

Download and print professional posters, table tents, and signage promoting your gift cards

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Free Push Notifications

Send unlimited push notifications to app users about gift card promotions – completely free

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Promotion Tools

Create Your Gift Card Program In 15 Minutes

Launch your professional gift card program and start generating revenue today

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1. Create Your Program

Sign up and select the prepaid gift card program from your dashboard

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2. Choose A Template

Select from beautifully designed templates or create your own custom design

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3. Brand It

Add your logo, colors, set card values, and configure bonus percentages

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4. Download Promo

Get your promotional materials, QR codes, and in-store signage ready

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5. Promote

Share your gift cards via email, SMS, social media, and in-store displays

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6. You Are All Set!

Watch gift card sales soar during holidays and generate year-round revenue

Simple Pricing.

Gift Cards Included.

Simple monthly pricing, no surprises, no set up fees.

Monthly
Annually
LITE
$29/site
ANNUALLY
$240/site
  • 1 Store
  • Up to 100 customers
  • 1 Loyalty Program
  • 1 Location
  • 1 User
  • Email Support
  • All features
  • No Email Capabilities
  • No Push Capabilities
  • No Text Capabilities
  • No API and Integrations
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PLUS
$59/site
ANNUALLY
$420/site
  • 1 Store
  • Up to 5,000 customers
  • 3 Loyalty Programs
  • 2 Locations
  • 3 Users
  • Email/Live Chat Support
  • All features
  • Push Notifications
  • Gift Cards
  • Custom Fields
  • No Text Capabilities
  • No API and Integrations
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CORPORATE
$149/site
ANNUALLY
$1,490/site
  • 1 Store
  • Unlimited customers
  • 10 Loyalty Programs
  • 5 Locations
  • 10 Users
  • Priority Support
  • All features
  • Push Notifications
  • Gift Cards
  • Custom Fields
  • Push Automation
  • API and Integrations
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Testimonials

See how gift card programs transformed these businesses

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Laura Thompson

Spa Owner

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“Gift cards became our #1 revenue driver during the holidays. We sold over $50,000 in gift cards in December alone, and 80% of recipients became regular customers. It’s transformed our business!”

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James Cooper

Restaurant Owner

★★★★★

“The bonus credit feature is genius. We offer ‘buy $100, get $110’ and customers love it. The upfront cash flow helped us expand to a second location, and gift card recipients spend way more than the card value.”

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Nina Kapoor

Boutique Owner

★★★★★

“Setting up digital gift cards took 15 minutes and the ROI has been incredible. We promote them before every holiday and they bring in consistent revenue plus tons of new customers. Best decision we made!”

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about prepaid gift card programs

What are prepaid gift cards with bonus credit? +
Prepaid gift cards are digital or physical cards loaded with a specific dollar amount that customers purchase to give as gifts. With LoyaltyNation, you can add bonus credit to make them more attractive – for example, a customer pays $50 but the recipient gets $55 to spend. This incentivizes purchases while giving you upfront cash flow and the bonus cost is spread across multiple visits as recipients redeem their cards.
How do customers purchase and send gift cards? +
Customers can purchase gift cards online through your website, through your branded mobile app, or in-person at your location. Once purchased, they can send the digital gift card via email or SMS to the recipient with a personalized message. The recipient receives the card instantly and can start using it right away. You can also issue physical cards if you prefer.
How do recipients redeem their gift cards? +
Recipients simply show their digital gift card on their smartphone at checkout. You scan the card using the LoyaltyNation mobile app and enter the amount being redeemed. The balance is automatically deducted and updated in real-time. Recipients can see their remaining balance anytime in their digital wallet, making it easy to plan future visits.
What bonus percentage should I offer? +
Most businesses offer 5-20% bonus credit, depending on profit margins and marketing goals. A 10% bonus is very common and effective – for example, buy $50 get $55, or buy $100 get $110. The bonus makes your gift cards more attractive than competitors while being affordable since not all gift cards get fully redeemed and recipients typically spend more than the card value.
Do gift cards expire? +
You control expiration policies. Many businesses make gift cards valid for 1-2 years to encourage timely redemption while complying with local regulations (some states have laws about gift card expiration). You can also make them permanent with no expiration. If you set expiration dates, recipients receive automated reminders before their cards expire.
Can I create different gift card denominations? +
Yes! You can create multiple preset denominations (like $25, $50, $75, $100) or allow customers to choose custom amounts. Different denominations work better for different occasions – smaller amounts for casual gifts, larger amounts for special celebrations. You can also create special themed cards for holidays, birthdays, or corporate gifting.
How do gift cards help my business during slow seasons? +
Gift cards provide crucial cash flow during slow periods since you receive payment upfront but services are delivered later. Many businesses heavily promote gift cards during strong seasons (like holidays) to fund operations during slower months. Plus, when recipients redeem cards during slow periods, they bring new traffic when you need it most.
Can businesses use gift cards for corporate gifting? +
Absolutely! Corporate gifting is a huge opportunity. Businesses purchase gift cards in bulk for employee appreciation, client gifts, holiday bonuses, and incentive programs. You can create corporate packages with special pricing or bonus credits for bulk purchases. This opens up a massive B2B revenue stream beyond individual consumers.
What happens to unredeemed gift card balances? +
Studies show approximately 10-19% of gift card value goes unredeemed, which becomes additional revenue for your business. This “breakage” is perfectly legal and is actually factored into the business model. You’ve already been paid but never delivered the service. However, you can still track liabilities and manage accounting properly through the LoyaltyNation dashboard.
Is there a free trial to test gift card programs? +
Yes! LoyaltyNation offers a 14-day free trial where you can set up gift cards, test the full purchase and redemption process, and see exactly how it works for your business. Create test gift cards, customize designs, and explore all features before committing to a paid plan. No credit card required to start.

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