Plano plans a second holiday gift-card bonus round
Plano’s downtown manager says a new district-funded round will add $25 to a $50 card purchase or $50 to a $100 purchase, starting November 13.
PhonePe turns Indus Appstore into a browser-accessible gift-card marketplace
The October 28 rebrand adds a webstore and live gift-card listings. Three directly checked ₹100 products show how the new channel prices prepaid value, while gaming top-ups…
giftee Group estimates JPY 550 million loss after unauthorized e-gift issuance
giftee Group expects a JPY 550m extraordinary loss after unauthorized new e-gift issuance. Its disclosure distinguishes the group charge from customer-held balances.
SOMPO Himawari links instant reward draws to giftee’s gift redemption platform
The insurer’s October 26 update connects giftee Reward Suite with Point Base. Lottery rewards arrive immediately, while fixed health rewards keep separate credit schedules.
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San Francisco settlement creates $1.525 million Vanilla gift-card fund
A new California restitution fund follows San Francisco’s InComm settlement. Eligible losses and supporting documents shape potential payments; claims close February 19, 2027.
Valuedesign reports card-data leak as MOS resets PINs
Paycloud reports 1,424,748 leaked Value Card records. MOS separately discloses its card exposure and PIN resets, with key payment routes continuing.
Toast adds bonus gift-card balances to online purchase promotions
Selected US and Canadian Toast locations can issue a bonus gift card for qualifying eGift Shop purchases. The reward holds a balance, unlike the existing single-use voucher.
Tillo adds needs-based gift cards to GiftWellSoon care registries
Tillo’s ChoicePlus integration adds more than 30 gift options to GiftWellSoon registries, with everyday care needs shaping the catalog.
InComm’s holiday survey puts gift cards first in U.S. purchase plans
InComm’s September survey places gift cards ahead of apparel and toys in U.S. holiday plans, with both physical and digital formats represented.
Freshness Burger launches digital meal gift tickets with giftee
Freshness Burger has added ¥600, ¥800 and ¥1,200 digital meal tickets in Japan, with corporate distribution and specific store and checkout restrictions.
QUO Card Pay adds Toki Premium Outlets to its network
QUO Card Pay can now be used at eligible Toki Premium Outlets stores in Gifu, while a national survey distinguishes product awareness from regular use.
Payactiv plans November gift-card marketplace with BHN
Payactiv and BHN plan in-app digital gift-card purchases using available earned wages, with November availability and key offer terms still undisclosed.
DOUGLAS opens German B2B gift-card shop with epay
DOUGLAS has launched a German self-service shop for corporate gift-card orders, adding an online route to a channel that represented about 20% of its prior-year card sales.
More Disney Springs retailers stop accepting Disney Gift Cards
October reports identify more Disney Springs shops withdrawing Disney payment routes. Merchant notices and issuer terms show why valid balances and store participation must be…
TOUMEI moves digital-gift shareholder rewards to four annual rounds
TOUMEI will begin quarterly digital-gift shareholder rewards in November, with a separate conditional bonus for broadband and electricity customers.
Bike O switches shareholder discounts to Digico digital gifts
The October 14 decision replaces motorcycle-linked discounts with JPY3,000 or JPY10,000 digital gifts. The minimum holding rises from 100 shares to 500 for the new programme.
Hikari adds long-hold bonus and lower entry tier for electronic dining vouchers
The October 14 disclosure expands an existing electronic voucher programme in two stages: a November 2026 long-hold bonus and a new post-split tier from May 2027.
IDOM schedules final generic digital-gift award for November 2027
The October 14 issuer disclosure keeps the existing programme through the August 2027 record. A replacement benefit is being considered, with details planned for April 2027.
Square builds gift-card scanning into new restaurant kiosk
The October 14 launch combines a built-in scanner with a 21.5-inch ordering screen. Square also describes new franchise tools for managing gift cards across multiple accounts.
Steam Japan wallet report contrasts expiry clause with support response
AUTOMATON’s October 9 reporting and October 11 follow-up contrast a written six-month clause with support’s reported statement that expiry was not then applied. No…
WebCartisan releases SureCart gift-card plugin on WordPress
The October 9 directory release adds reusable balances, split payments and refund restoration to SureCart checkout.
Pontarlier sets out digital update for its local gift card
An October 8 original interview describes the new Le cœur de ville en cadeau identity and planned mobile use through Altitude. Existing cards are to coexist with the new version…
Cross River agrees to acquire Accrue gift-balance wallet platform
The October 20 agreement would combine gift-balance wallet software with an existing banking partner. SNIPES confirms the gift-link deployment; vendor metrics have distinct bases.
Giftify partners with ByQwest on shopping-centre card infrastructure
The Belgian shopping-centre gift-card operator links programme expertise with ByQwest’s issuing and processing infrastructure. Deployment dates and commercial terms remain…
Gironde opens separate staff gift-card lot in benefits procurement
The October 15 public notice separates life-event gift cards from meal benefits. The EUR13.6 million overall estimate covers both lots and is not a gift-card budget.
AnyCard, Lifestyle and Savvy agree to form Norell with Codex backing
The three gift-card businesses will retain their brands under Norell. Filed Lifestyle-operator accounts add historical context, while deal funding and valuation remain undisclosed.
Gift cards lead NRF’s 2026 holiday wish list at 47%
NRF’s October survey puts gift cards ahead of clothing among desired holiday gifts. The recipient preferences do not establish card purchases or sales.
iGift’s three-brand index records a lower Roblox discount in week 42
iGift’s October 12-18 price observations show Roblox’s median discount below its prior four-week baseline, while Nintendo and PlayStation move higher.
Deloitte finds US gift-card purchase plans steady at 54%
Deloitte’s US holiday survey leaves gift-card buying intentions unchanged at 54%, with purchase-channel preferences almost evenly divided between online and stores.
India’s gift-card growth puts APIs and redemption in focus
Valuedesign India’s chief executive sees gift cards becoming commerce infrastructure. An original analysis compares 2026 forecasts, examines merchant programmes and separates…
NSW Police warn of gift-card impersonation scams across Sydney
An October 15 alert describes callers posing as medical staff or friends, and highlights multilingual reporting support after three September incidents.
Cybernews reports gift-card interception evidence on exposed attacker server
The October 14 research describes captured card images and trading-platform weaknesses. Its artefact counts do not establish unique victims, redeemed cards or financial losses.
Mafin suspends digital gift service after unauthorized access
Mafin halted its Japanese digital gift service on October 14. Its latest notice leaves expiry remedies and the reopening timetable unresolved.
Mission police report $36,000 loss in gift-card impersonation case
A 71-year-old reported losing $36,000 after calls and emails claiming to be from the FBI sought gift cards in exchange for promised gifts.