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[Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) May 29, 2026 1 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [WOGI brings local digital rewards into Salesforce for Asia Pacific teams](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/wogi-launches-digital-rewards-platform-for-salesforce-teams-in-asia-paci-7e4dd9d2129b/) The native integration places reward selection, delivery and tracking inside Salesforce lead and contact records. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) May 29, 2026 2 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Runa links reward provider changes to pricing, delivery and support concerns](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/trust-issues-drive-employee-engagement-platforms-to-switch-reward-provid-4643642ca3bc/) Runa advises employee engagement platforms to assess provider reliability and transparent economics alongside catalog and product features. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) May 28, 2026 2 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Runa: Embedded Reward Redemption for Employee Engagement Platforms](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/runa-discusses-importance-of-employee-engagement-platforms-owning-reward-2b4309fb227d/) Runa recommends a consistent branded journey across recognition and redemption, with support for several reward types and international workforces. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) May 28, 2026 2 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Yoyo Rewards: Enterprise Gift Card Platforms for Issuance and Redemption](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/yoyo-rewards-provides-guidance-on-choosing-a-digital-gift-card-platform-11168e50dfdf/) Yoyo Rewards outlines gift card platform selection, including issuance, redemption networks, API integration and reconciliation. [Oliver Reed](https://giftcard.news/author/oliver-reed/) May 28, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Yoyo: Reconciliation Costs Across Gift Card and Rewards Systems](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/yoyo-rewards-discusses-hidden-costs-of-fragmented-gift-card-and-rewards-78b3f1d9e289/) Yoyo links fragmented reward infrastructure to reconciliation work, redemption failures and incomplete reporting, and recommends a shared issuance and redemption system. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) May 28, 2026 2 min [Research & Trends](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/) News ## [Usio Compares Instant Payouts and Gift Cards for Incentive Programs](https://giftcard.news/research-trends/usio-gift-card-research-compares-instant-payouts-and-gift-cards-as-incen-63f7e0467a71/) Usio's guidance weighs payout speed, recipient choice and redemption restrictions, linking those decisions to its ACH and real-time disbursement offering. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) May 28, 2026 2 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Runa Recommends One API for Prepaid Visa and Employee Gift Card Rewards](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/runa-recommends-spend-anywhere-rewards-for-employee-recognition-7f91ae6a8bd9/) The company argues that employee reward platforms should offer flexible prepaid cards and branded gift cards through a common integration. [Emma Carter](https://giftcard.news/author/emma-carter/) May 27, 2026 2 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Preferred Patron compares loyalty API, standalone and POS integrations](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/preferred-patron-compares-loyalty-api-standalone-and-pos-integrations-b609c8ba8bb5/) Preferred Patron explains how its REST API, direct POS connections and standalone platform support loyalty rewards, redemptions and gift card processing. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) May 26, 2026 2 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [UPay’s Spain guide distinguishes crypto-funded gift cards from merchant payments](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/upay-crypto-card-and-bitrefill-allow-gift-card-purchases-with-crypto-in-35955477d08b/) UPay’s Spain spending guide includes Bitrefill gift cards alongside direct crypto payment examples and crypto-funded card transactions. [Suzie Elis](https://giftcard.news/author/suzie-elis/) May 26, 2026 1 min [Gift Cards](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/) News ## [Runa Examines Gift Card API and Settlement Needs for Global Loyalty Programs](https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/loyalty-platforms-face-challenges-when-expanding-internationally-due-to-2bcd4e2e8f3d/) The company’s May 2026 commentary highlights regional gift card coverage, vendor integration and currency settlement as programme planning issues. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) May 20, 2026 2 min [Rewards & Loyalty](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/) News ## [Runa Reports 99.4% Reward Redemption as It Reviews Payout Claim Friction](https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/runa-reports-99-4-of-rewards-redeemed-within-30-days-due-to-lower-fricti-3acbe64acf0d/) The May 2026 commentary focuses on claim forms and the steps recipients must complete after selecting a reward. [Daniel Brooks](https://giftcard.news/author/daniel-brooks/) May 20, 2026 2 min [Previous](https://giftcard.news/latest/page/16/) 1. [1](https://giftcard.news/latest/) 2. [15](https://giftcard.news/latest/page/15/) 3. [16](https://giftcard.news/latest/page/16/) 4. [17](https://giftcard.news/latest/page/17/) 5. [18](https://giftcard.news/latest/page/18/) 6. [19](https://giftcard.news/latest/page/19/) 7. 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