What ordering and delivery methods does GiftPay offer?
GiftPay has a range of gift card ordering and delivery methods available to suit a wide range of business requirements.
The default option available to all accounts is delivery by email. But depending on your needs, one of our other methods such as SMS/text, eGift URLs, or Printed Vouchers might be more suitable. GiftPay also has an API (Application Programming Interface) available so realtime gift card ordering can be integrated directly into your system, website or app.
You can add multiple programs within your GiftPay account, enabling more than one delivery method.
:::tip If you can see an option to Manage Programs within your settings menu, click on it, then click Add new program and select the delivery method. Contact us if you can’t see an option to manage or add programs.
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The table below outlines the features and details of each option.
| Method | Process | Who Delivers? | Resends | How? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email Delivery | Enter email addresses and send. Emails can be typed in or uploaded in bulk. | GiftPay sends the eGift via email. Emails sent from "[Sender Name] via GiftPay noreply@giftpay.com" | Via GiftPay reports | Default available on all accounts. |
| Choose Email Delivery when adding a new program. | ||||
| SMS Delivery | Enter mobile phone numbers and send. Mobile numbers can be typed in or uploaded in bulk. | GiftPay sends the eGift via SMS | Via GiftPay reports | Choose SMS Delivery when adding a new program. |
| eGift URLs (links) | Order eGift URLs and download in an excel file for you to use. | You will deliver the egift to your recipients. This could be via your own email system, via website/app, or any other method you choose. You control the email sender and format. | You will be responsible for resending. | Choose eGift URLs when adding a new program. |
| Printed Vouchers | Order eGifts and download a PDF file with vouchers to print out | You will print and distribute the printed eGift vouchers to your recipients. | You will be responsible for resending/reissuing. | Choose Printed Vouchers when adding a new program. |
| API (Email) | An eGift is emailed to the recipient in real time, on demand. | GiftPay sends the email. Emails sent from "[Sender Name] via GiftPay noreply@giftpay.com" | Via GiftPay reports | Contact your account manager to discuss the process. Requires software development and technical integration. |
| API (URL) | An eGift URL is generated in real time, on demand, and your system delivers the eGift to the recipient. | Your system will deliver the eGift to your recipient. | You will be responsible for resending | Contact your account manager to discuss the process. Requires software development and technical integration. |