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Mastercard invests in Pine Labs as stored-value partnership expands
The January 2020 agreement combined merchant payments, installment financing and digital gift capabilities.
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InComm and Pollard Banknote Bring ScanACTIV Lottery Tickets to Retail Checkout
InComm and Pollard Banknote partnered on ScanACTIV, using point-of-sale activation to sell instant lottery games at staffed and self-service retail checkouts.
Gift Cards News
Buyatab reports 16 company launches and new gift card tools in its 2019 review
The company highlighted promotional codes, live chat and optional accessibility features, alongside 16 company partnerships and a team of more than 75.
Gift Cards News
Mastercard, CleverCards and Appreciate Launch Select Digital Gift Card
The 2019 Select Digital Gift Card combined mobile delivery with prepaid Mastercard functionality and redemption across participating UK retail brands.
Gift Cards News
Wolfe reopens Pittsburgh gift-card fulfilment centre for next-day delivery
The 2019 reopening put printing, packing and dispatch for PerfectGift and GiftCardGranny back inside Wolfe’s own operation.
Runa explains direct brand relationships behind employee gift card distribution
The provider's October 2019 guide examines brand approvals, promotions and the administration involved in sourcing gift cards for employee benefits platforms.
Industry Deals News
WeGift, now Runa, wins gift card industry service award at 2019 UKGCVA event
WeGift received Industry Service Provider of the Year and two highly commended results at the 2019 UKGCVA Hall of Fame awards.
Research & Trends News
Virtual Incentives Outlines Gift Card Participation, Redemption and Cost Metrics
Its September 2019 guidance recommends comparing reward use with programme goals and recipient preferences.
Rellevate launches employer banking platform with Visa debit and payroll access
Rellevate's September 2019 platform announcement combined an interest-bearing account, payroll access, Visa debit, bill payments and money transfers.
Gift Cards News
All Digital Rewards launches Dine and Go Visa reward card for dining and entertainment
The September 2019 Dine and Go launch offered physical and virtual prepaid rewards aimed at dining, entertainment and experience-based promotions.
Runa examines working-capital benefits of on-demand gift card APIs
Runa’s August 2019 guide compares prepaid gift card inventory with ordering rewards when needed, focusing on cash tied up in stock and administration.
Gift Cards News
etip Explains Cashless Tipping When Diners Use Gift Cards
etip’s 2019 restaurant guide discusses gratuities on gift card-related offers and compares cash, payment cards and tipping apps.