π Overview
Gift cards are a powerful way to boost revenue and enhance client loyalty. This guide walks you through how to sell, redeem, and manage gift cards across both the cloud website and mobile app.
βπ³ Purchasing your Business Gift Cards
You can purchase physical gift cards for your business from Beresford Gift Cards by calling them at 248-350-2900 or by emailing [email protected]
π Selling a Gift Card
These instructions explain how to easily sell gift cards in just a few steps by adding them to checkout, entering the card details, and completing the sale.
π₯οΈ Website
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Navigate to Checkout either from an existing client's appointment or a new ticket.
βClick Buy Gift Card under Add Items.
βEnter the Gift Card #, Amount, and optional Expiration Date (choose βNo Expiration Dateβ if not needed).
Gift Card numbers can be up to 20 digits and alpha-numeric (numbers and letters).
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Click Add to Order.
βClick Proceed to Payments to complete the sale.
A confirmation popup will appear once the gift card is sold.
π± Mobile App
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Start a ticket via the shopping cart icon or checkout from an appointment.
βTap Show More under Services and Products.
βSelect Add Gift Card.
βEnter the Gift Card ID, Card Value, and optional Expiration Date.
Gift Card numbers can be up to 20 digits and alpha-numeric (numbers and letters).
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Tap Add Gift Card, then complete checkout as normal.
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π Redeeming a Gift Card
These instructions explain how to redeem a gift card within the software. Youβll learn how to apply a gift card as a payment method during checkout, enter the card number and redemption amount, and complete the ticket.
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π₯οΈ Website
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Select Checkout.
βInput the clients details.
βAdd the services and/or products the client wishes to purchase.
βFor an existing appointment:
Click on the appointment on the appointment book and click Check In, then Check Out.
Click on the Checkout button at the top menu bar and select the client under In Today.
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Click on Proceed to Payments.
βUnder Add Payment, select the option for Gift Card.
βEnter the Gift Card # and the amount that the client will use from the existing gift card.
βClick Add Payment.
βYou can then close out the ticket as you normally would.
βIf there is still a balance remaining on the gift card, you can view that by going to the Gift Cards screen.
π± Mobile App
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Start a ticket using the shopping cart icon or by checking out directly from an appointment.
βSelect the Client and Service.
βIn Payment Details, open the drop-down menu and choose Gift Card.
βEnter the gift card number.
βEnter the amount to redeem, then tap Redeem.
βComplete the ticket by closing it out as you normally would.
βThe remaining balance can be viewed from the Gift Card page.
π οΈ Gift Card Editing & Options
These instructions explain how to edit and manage gift cards within the software. Youβll learn how to adjust balances, update expiration dates, add comments, review card history, and configure global gift card settings such as re-selling zero balance cards or requiring expiration dates.
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π₯οΈ Website
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Navigate to More, then select Gift Cards.
βSearch for the gift card and click it to edit. You can adjust the balance, expiration date, and comments, or view its history.
βNavigate back to the Gift Cards screen by clicking the X in the upper left corner.
βSelect Options in the upper right to edit gift card settings.
βHere you can:
Enable re-selling of cards with zero balance
Set and require expiration dates automatically
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Click Save to apply changes.
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π± Mobile App
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Tap on More at the bottom of the screen.
βSelect Gift Cards.
βSelect the gift card you wish to edit. You can search for the gift card using the search bar at the top.
βFrom here you can tap on the specific details you wish to edit on the gift card such as the outstanding balance, expiration date, and comment. You can also view the gift card usage under History.
βPress *Save* in the top right when finished.
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β FAQs
Find answers to common questions, edge cases, or additional details that may not be covered in the main instructions.
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Can gift cards be used across appointments?
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Yes, gift cards function like cash and can be applied to any services or products.
Are expiration dates mandatory?
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No, however you can require or auto-assign them via the Gift Card Options.
Can gift cards be reassigned once used?
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Yes, if enabled used gift cards with zero balance can be re-sold.