An eGift card, short for "electronic gift card," is like a digital version of a traditional gift card. Instead of a physical piece of plastic or paper, it's a code or voucher that you can send or receive through email or a messaging app.

• You buy it: You can obtain an eGift card through the GIFUTO website by either scanning the store's QR code or searching for the store directly on the GIFUTO website.
• You send it: Instead of giving someone a physical card, Gifuto sends the eGift card to them electronically, usually via email and SMS (You will also have an option to download and print the card to hand deliver). You can also choose to include a personalized message.
• They use it: The recipient gets the email with the eGift card code. They can use this code to make purchases or redeem it at the specified store or website, usually by entering the code during checkout.
• Value: The eGift card typically has a specific monetary value, and the recipient can use it to buy products or services up to that value.

In essence, it's a convenient and digital way to give someone a gift, allowing them to choose what they want from a particular store or service without the need for a physical card.

GIFUTO offers a comprehensive eGift solution for small, locally-owned businesses, independent consultants, and freelancers, providing them with a single platform to manage their electronic gift card needs.

• Over 80% likelihood of consumer purchase Gift cards
• Gift card sales are increasing every year and current market share is approximately $204 billion.
• 75% of people who redeem gift cards end up spending more than the value on their cards
• 34% of shoppers say a gift card prompts them to visit a store they otherwise wouldn’t frequent (good for new customer adoption).
• Gift cards often aren’t redeemed in one trip, prompting shoppers to return multiple times (good for foot traffic metrics).

When customers wish to redeem their eGift card, they can do so by presenting it on their mobile device or as a printed copy at the physical store.

• Merchants have two options to facilitate the redemption process:
  They can use the Gifuto Merchant app, which is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, to scan the QR code on the eGift card.
  Alternatively, merchants can manually enter the 16-digit card number if preferred.
• The app will promptly provide information about the available balance on the eGift card.
• The merchant then enters the specific amount the customer wishes to redeem from the card.

Yes, you have the option to achieve this. By setting up distinct user accounts for your employees, you can restrict their access to the dashboard. Employee accounts will have the sole capability to redeem gift cards, while you will continue to have access to reports detailing who redeemed them, the redemption time, and the redeemed amount on your dashboard.

Signing up is completely free, and there are no concealed charges. We don't levy any fees on your customers when they redeem their gift cards. However, when customers purchase a gift card, a credit card processing fee (currently set at 2.99% + $0.30) is imposed by our payment processing partner. This fee is then transferred to the merchant. The merchant has the choice to pass this fee along to the purchaser, but our recommendation is for the merchant to absorb this cost, just as they would with any other credit card transaction in their store.

Proceeds from eGift card sales are typically deposited into the merchant’s bank account or issued as a check on a weekly basis. Please be aware that ongoing disputes might cause some delays in payment until they are fully resolved.

We provide a unique QR code for your business that can be easily shared via email or displayed on your website, Facebook page, and other social media platforms to promote your business and the eGift cards you offer.

No, the card only expires when its remaining value reaches $0.

Merchants have access to a portal where they can view all sales and redemptions in real-time. Additionally, a summary of all transactions is sent to you by email the following morning.

No, we don't require contracts. We firmly believe in building a relationship based on trust and excellent service. We believe that if we consistently provide valuable service, our users will choose to stay with us because they want to, not because they have to.

Contact us if you have any other questions.