The Problem
Not all e-commerce platforms include gift card functionality, and those that do may not meet your requirements:
- No native support: Your platform lacks built-in gift card features
- Limited functionality: Basic gift cards without the flexibility you need
- Balance tracking: No reliable way to track partial redemption
- Integration gaps: Gift cards don’t work with your payment and order systems
- Reporting limitations: Liability tracking and usage reporting insufficient
Gift cards drive sales and customer engagement, but only if the system works reliably.
How I Solve It
I build custom gift card systems that integrate with your e-commerce platform:
Gift Card Issuance
- Physical and digital gift card generation
- Custom denomination options
- Bulk issuance for corporate programs
- Branded email delivery for digital cards
Balance Management
- Partial redemption with balance tracking
- Multiple redemptions per card until exhausted
- Balance check functionality for customers
- Expiration handling with notification
Checkout Integration
- Gift card payment method in checkout flow
- Combination with other payment methods
- Tax handling for gift card purchases
- Order attribution and reporting
Liability and Reporting
- Outstanding balance liability tracking
- Redemption reports by period
- Expiration and breakage reporting
- Financial reconciliation support
Need This Solution?
If you're facing similar challenges or want to discuss how I can help implement this for your project, I'd be happy to talk.
Platform Experience
I’ve built gift card systems for platforms including:
- Craft Commerce: Full gift card functionality for platforms without native support
- Custom e-commerce: Integrated gift card systems for proprietary platforms
- WooCommerce: Enhanced gift card capabilities beyond plugin limitations
The Outcome
Customers can purchase and redeem gift cards through a seamless checkout experience. Staff have visibility into outstanding balances and redemption patterns. Finance has the reporting they need for liability tracking. Gift cards become a reliable sales and engagement tool rather than a source of customer service issues.
