Research & Trends Analysis
Gift Card Fraud in the United States
Gift card fraud is more than a demand for a code. Explore 32 mechanisms, a detailed 50-state evidence map, the money behind the cases and the controls that matter.
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Can You Cash Out Your Gift Card? A State-by-State Guide
Can the last dollars on a gift card become cash? A sourced guide to all 50 states, exact thresholds, digital-card exceptions and official issuer routes.
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A Bank on the Card, a Licensing Question Before It
A bank on a virtual card does not settle every licensing question before issuance. Explore all 50 states, federal MSB rules, bank-agent exemptions and the customer-funding gap.
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Israel’s Virtual Gift Card Economy
Inside Israel’s virtual gift-card economy: BUYME’s acquisition, employer rewards, twelve provider profiles, new voucher rules and the practical value of the final shekel.
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Inside Asia’s Digital Gift Card Economy
From messaging gifts to employee rewards, Asia’s virtual gift cards follow different rules. Explore 20 providers, 13 markets, consumer research and the fate of small balances.
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Europe’s Digital Gift Card Divide
A digital gift crosses borders faster than the rules behind it. Explore European gift-card providers, currencies, expiry, fees and the rights to remaining value.
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Who Powers Virtual Gift Cards on Shopify?
A source-backed directory of 18 Shopify app relationships, six provider groups, virtual Visa and Mastercard routes, software fees and the rights to unused value.
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Gift Card Breakage - The money left behind
What happens to gift card money that goes unspent? An investigation across 14 companies, consumer surveys, Statista data, accounting rules and academic research, with 24…
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What people want when they check a gift card balance
Why do people check gift card balances? US survey data reveal demand for simpler checks, reasons balances stay unused, and the payment rules that shape the next step.
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US E-commerce Gift Card Research 2026: Customer Experience and Profitability
A US-focused study of ecommerce gift card experiences, platform rules, merchant case studies and the full-cycle economics behind program profitability.
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Gift Cards News
Kohl’s expands Babies R Us shops and adds lower-priced baby gifts
Kohl’s is adding Babies R Us shops at 56 stores and extending baby gifting products across its estate, including more choices priced below $25.
Gift Cards News
Edible Arrangements expands fall gifting range and delivery options
Edible’s seasonal gifting collection adds three dessert flavors, with same-day and next-day delivery and a September promotion on qualifying orders.
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World Vision launches 2026 gift catalog with artisan-made donor gifts
World Vision’s Christmas catalog pairs donations with handcrafted gifts from Guatemala, Kenya and India, with a December 9 delivery deadline.
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CoverSure showcases insurance gift card with TBX and Oxymoney at GFF
CoverSure presented its insurance gift card and CoverSure Business at Global Fintech Fest, highlighting its collaboration with TBX and Oxymoney.
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Prezzee sets out employee gift card options for work anniversaries
Prezzee outlines milestone rewards, recipient choice and scheduled gift card delivery for employers marking staff work anniversaries.
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GBK awards gifting event includes dining vouchers and brand experiences
GBK’s Los Angeles event brought together dining vouchers, merchandise and travel experiences from brands seeking exposure around television awards.
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Brightspot outlines VIP hospitality and gifting for channel rewards
Brightspot describes how event experiences, gifting and guest logistics can support channel incentives and strategic customer relationships.
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GoTimesharing adds $500 gift card prizes to holiday resort campaign
ARDA’s GoTimesharing campaign combines a 20% discount at selected resorts with an opportunity for up to 50 travelers to win a $500 gift card.
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Paramotor partners with NSDL Payments Bank and Mastercard for gift and prepaid cards
Paramotor announced gift and prepaid card work with NSDL Payments Bank and Mastercard, a TBX distribution agreement and closed-loop card services for Osmo Atorie.
Reloadly explains gift card API supply behind employee recognition catalogues
Reloadly's guide separates merchant-issued gift cards, reward distribution infrastructure and employee recognition software, explaining how catalogues reach end users.
Whop Compares Cross-Border Payout APIs, Recipient Portals and Compliance Tools
Whop’s comparison covers 14 payout providers, distinguishing payment collection, account onboarding, distribution methods and recipient reporting.
Reloadly sets out gift card fulfillment API criteria for loyalty programs
Reloadly distinguishes reward fulfillment from loyalty rules and highlights country-level catalogs, delivery reporting, reconciliation and provider migration in API selection.
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Industry Deals News
Tillo Acquires Amilon to Expand International Gift Card Distribution
Tillo acquires Amilon, combining gift card distribution, retailer software and employee benefits expertise. The companies forecast over £3 billion processed in 2026.
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Giftbit reports GiftCertificates.ca bulk gift card ordering closure dates
Giftbit reported a September 15 order cutoff and September 30, 2026 closure for the Canadian corporate gifting program operated by Givex.
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Gift card platform Tillo appoints Michael Tigwell to lead UK and EMEA
The former Benefex executive takes regional responsibility as Tillo CEO Alex Preece focuses on US expansion of its gift card and rewards business.
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NeoCurrency Marks Ten Years of Gift Card Distribution and Reward APIs
NeoCurrency reviews its digital incentive business, Reward Choice and international API distribution on its tenth anniversary.
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HMRC Crypto Tax Warnings Reach 81,172 Ahead of 2027 Platform Reports
UPay reports rising HMRC crypto tax warnings as service providers prepare their first reports under the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework.
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Zil Money Guides Nonprofits on Gift Card Fraud and Payment Approval Controls
The company's nonprofit fraud guide pairs examples of payment scams with separate approvals, independent callbacks and incident reporting.
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UPay Reviews USDT Off-Ramps and Crypto Card Conversion
UPay’s conversion guide distinguishes exchange trading, bank withdrawals, peer-to-peer payments and card spending, with fees and availability varying by service.
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UPay Revisits the Bitfinex Hack, Laundering Trail and Lichtenstein Conviction
UPay’s July 2026 profile recounts the 2016 Bitcoin theft, the recovery investigation and Ilya Lichtenstein’s November 2024 sentence.