https://giftcard.news/ News and analysis covering gift cards, retail, loyalty, rewards and payments worldwide. en Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:30 GMT https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-fraud-in-the-united-states/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-fraud-in-the-united-states/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:30 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Investigate US gift card fraud through a detailed 50-state interactive map, 32 scam patterns, sourced loss data, case studies, tables and downloadable research. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/can-you-cash-out-your-gift-card-state-by-state-guide/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/can-you-cash-out-your-gift-card-state-by-state-guide/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:47:49 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore a 50-state gift-card cash-out map, exact balance thresholds, digital-card exceptions, official refund routes, charts and downloadable data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-virtual-card-licensing-mtl-msb-50-states/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-virtual-card-licensing-mtl-msb-50-states/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:57:05 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends A sourced investigation of US virtual-card licensing: an interactive 50-state MTL map, federal MSB rules, bank-agent exemptions, comparison tables and downloadable data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/israels-virtual-gift-card-economy/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/israels-virtual-gift-card-economy/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:17:13 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Israel’s virtual gift cards: BUYME, Wolt, Cibus and 12 provider profiles, 2026 voucher rules, interactive charts, balance-check links and downloadable tables. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/inside-asias-digital-gift-card-economy/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/inside-asias-digital-gift-card-economy/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:34:44 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore Asia’s digital gift cards: 20 providers, 13 markets, refund and expiry rules, Gulf survey charts, small balances and downloadable research data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/europes-digital-gift-card-divide/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/europes-digital-gift-card-divide/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:32:49 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Compare digital gift cards across Europe: providers, currencies, expiry rules, small balances and fees, with interactive charts, country tables and source data. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/who-powers-virtual-gift-cards-on-shopify/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/who-powers-virtual-gift-cards-on-shopify/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:15:01 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore 18 Shopify app relationships and six virtual gift-card provider groups, with pricing tables, interactive charts, CSV data and Stripe/Adyen analysis. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-breakage-the-money-left-behind/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/gift-card-breakage-the-money-left-behind/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:34:34 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Gift card breakage investigated through company filings and US survey data, with 24 interactive charts and 36 tables on unused value, revenue and consumer rights. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/what-people-want-when-they-check-a-gift-card-balance/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/what-people-want-when-they-check-a-gift-card-balance/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:33:34 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Explore US gift card balance statistics, why balances go unused, consumer psychology and official balance-check links for 20 brands and programs. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-ecommerce-gift-card-research-2026-customer-experience-profitability/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-ecommerce-gift-card-research-2026-customer-experience-profitability/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:46:06 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends US ecommerce gift card research: digital benchmarks, Shopify and WooCommerce rules, merchant cases, B2B distribution and an illustrative profit model. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-gift-card-market-2026-growth-digital-demand-b2b-distribution/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/us-gift-card-market-2026-growth-digital-demand-b2b-distribution/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:46:04 GMT Oliver Reed Research & Trends Original research on US gift card market growth, digital demand, B2B rewards and the economics of issuing, processing and distribution partners. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/prezzee-employee-gift-card-options-work-anniversaries/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/prezzee-employee-gift-card-options-work-anniversaries/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:11:30 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Prezzee outlines milestone rewards, recipient choice and scheduled gift card delivery for employers marking staff work anniversaries. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/gbk-awards-gifting-event-includes-dining-vouchers-and-brand-experiences-a4963844fdf2/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/gbk-awards-gifting-event-includes-dining-vouchers-and-brand-experiences-a4963844fdf2/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:41:00 GMT Suzie Elis Rewards & Loyalty GBK’s Los Angeles event brought together dining vouchers, merchandise and travel experiences from brands seeking exposure around television awards. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/brightspot-vip-hospitality-gifting-channel-rewards/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/brightspot-vip-hospitality-gifting-channel-rewards/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:54:17 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Brightspot describes how event experiences, gifting and guest logistics can support channel incentives and strategic customer relationships. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kohl-s-expands-babies-r-us-shops-and-adds-lower-priced-baby-gifts-8327d70bb56c/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kohl-s-expands-babies-r-us-shops-and-adds-lower-priced-baby-gifts-8327d70bb56c/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT Emma Carter Gift Cards 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. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/gotimesharing-adds-500-gift-card-prizes-to-holiday-resort-campaign-9f137a072ad1/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/gotimesharing-adds-500-gift-card-prizes-to-holiday-resort-campaign-9f137a072ad1/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty 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. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/edible-arrangements-expands-fall-gifting-range-and-delivery-options-6e7977b8ee8a/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/edible-arrangements-expands-fall-gifting-range-and-delivery-options-6e7977b8ee8a/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT Emma Carter Gift Cards Edible’s seasonal gifting collection adds three dessert flavors, with same-day and next-day delivery and a September promotion on qualifying orders. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/world-vision-launches-2026-gift-catalog-with-artisan-made-donor-gifts-206e00e3a8ae/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/world-vision-launches-2026-gift-catalog-with-artisan-made-donor-gifts-206e00e3a8ae/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:10:00 GMT Suzie Elis Gift Cards World Vision’s Christmas catalog pairs donations with handcrafted gifts from Guatemala, Kenya and India, with a December 9 delivery deadline. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/best-buy-expands-holiday-gifting-member-rewards-and-in-chat-shopping-bd88621885f3/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/best-buy-expands-holiday-gifting-member-rewards-and-in-chat-shopping-bd88621885f3/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:29 GMT Emma Carter Rewards & Loyalty Best Buy’s holiday plans combine an earlier gifting center, expanded store experiences and rewards of up to 6% for eligible members using its credit card. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/rural-king-ties-brunswick-store-opening-to-rk-rewards-gift-card-incentives-0b636363c66e/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/rural-king-ties-brunswick-store-opening-to-rk-rewards-gift-card-incentives-0b636363c66e/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Rural King’s fifth Georgia store will offer new RK Rewards members a chance to win one of four $500 gift cards during its September 18–20 opening weekend. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-publishes-guidance-on-105-online-business-ideas-for-2026-including-fa9895d4d2cd/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-publishes-guidance-on-105-online-business-ideas-for-2026-including-fa9895d4d2cd/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:28:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Research & Trends Custom gifts appear among 105 business ideas, with an emphasis on researching designs, customers, materials and seasonal delivery requirements. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/coversure-insurance-gift-card-tbx-oxymoney-gff-2026/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/coversure-insurance-gift-card-tbx-oxymoney-gff-2026/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:29:11 GMT Suzie Elis Gift Cards CoverSure presented its insurance gift card and CoverSure Business at Global Fintech Fest, highlighting its collaboration with TBX and Oxymoney. https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/paramotor-partners-with-nsdl-payments-bank-and-mastercard-for-gift-and-prepaid-cards/ https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/paramotor-partners-with-nsdl-payments-bank-and-mastercard-for-gift-and-prepaid-cards/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:23:27 GMT Daniel Brooks Payments & Technology 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. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/insomnia-cookies-combines-loyalty-points-and-a-200-gift-card-prize-for-pj-party/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/insomnia-cookies-combines-loyalty-points-and-a-200-gift-card-prize-for-pj-party/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:05:00 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Insomnia’s September 15 event includes double loyalty points, free cookies and a student prize package containing a $200 gift card. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/extole-referral-software-criteria-ecommerce-reward-programs/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/extole-referral-software-criteria-ecommerce-reward-programs/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:12:37 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Extole’s nine-part framework covers referral qualification, gift card fulfillment, fraud controls, integrations and reward program measurement. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/terryberry-puts-gift-card-choice-and-timely-recognition-at-centre-of-employee-rewards/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/terryberry-puts-gift-card-choice-and-timely-recognition-at-centre-of-employee-rewards/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:16 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Terryberry links employee gift cards and spot rewards with timely recognition, flexible choices and a broader engagement programme. https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/reloadly-explains-gift-card-api-supply-behind-employee-recognition-catal-2d199cff320e/ https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/reloadly-explains-gift-card-api-supply-behind-employee-recognition-catal-2d199cff320e/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:39:15 GMT Emma Carter Payments & Technology Reloadly's guide separates merchant-issued gift cards, reward distribution infrastructure and employee recognition software, explaining how catalogues reach end users. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/extole-sets-out-gift-card-fulfilment-and-fraud-controls-for-referral-rewards/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/extole-sets-out-gift-card-fulfilment-and-fraud-controls-for-referral-rewards/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:12:52 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Extole details gift card catalogues, qualifying events, delivery and fraud controls for enterprise referral programmes. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/paris-baguette-adds-pb-rewards-offers-and-gift-card-prize-to-disney-campaign-63dd1132aa83/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/paris-baguette-adds-pb-rewards-offers-and-gift-card-prize-to-disney-campaign-63dd1132aa83/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:05:00 GMT Emma Carter Rewards & Loyalty Paris Baguette’s Dancing with the Stars campaign includes member beverage offers, promotional merchandise and a finale trip with a $100 gift card. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/gift-card-partners-year-end-rewards-planning-gift-card-offers/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/gift-card-partners-year-end-rewards-planning-gift-card-offers/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:33:01 GMT Maya Bennett Rewards & Loyalty Gift Card Partners details early recognition planning, reward delivery and 2026 offers for Visa reward cards and BrandedChoice programs. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/factor4-integrates-gift-card-sales-and-redemption-with-mypos-connect-49d63917d2fe/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/factor4-integrates-gift-card-sales-and-redemption-with-mypos-connect-49d63917d2fe/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMT Suzie Elis Gift Cards Factor4 and Tri-City Retail Systems connect physical and digital gift card sales, balance checks and redemption to the MyPOS Connect retail platform. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/tripgift-travel-gift-card-platform-api-promotional-vouchers-2026/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/tripgift-travel-gift-card-platform-api-promotional-vouchers-2026/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT Maya Bennett Gift Cards TripGift’s September 8 launch combines travel gift cards, an integration API and configurable vouchers, with redemption across more than 180 countries. https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/tillo-acquires-amilon-to-establish-transatlantic-leadership-in-rewards-i-e4490e17fbd5/ https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/tillo-acquires-amilon-to-establish-transatlantic-leadership-in-rewards-i-e4490e17fbd5/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:04:29 GMT Daniel Brooks Industry Deals Tillo acquires Amilon, combining gift card distribution, retailer software and employee benefits expertise. The companies forecast over £3 billion processed in 2026. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/whop-offers-virtual-card-issuing-platform-for-gift-card-distribution-and-75d5427c8552/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/whop-offers-virtual-card-issuing-platform-for-gift-card-distribution-and-75d5427c8552/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:18:41 GMT Emma Carter Gift Cards Whop’s issuing-provider guide compares program models, coverage and controls and describes virtual cards funded from users’ connected-account balances. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-payment-processing-statistics-report-highlights-industry-trends-and-29f3672684fe/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/whop-payment-processing-statistics-report-highlights-industry-trends-and-29f3672684fe/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:36:25 GMT Suzie Elis Research & Trends Whop’s September 2026 payment roundup brings together gift card acceptance surveys, payment-method data and merchant processing benchmarks. https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/whop-compared-to-13-other-global-payout-platforms-for-cross-border-payme-3a231c835a3b/ https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/whop-compared-to-13-other-global-payout-platforms-for-cross-border-payme-3a231c835a3b/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:45:00 GMT Oliver Reed Payments & Technology Whop’s comparison covers 14 payout providers, distinguishing payment collection, account onboarding, distribution methods and recipient reporting. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/giftbit-explains-how-to-send-fast-and-flexible-digital-disbursements-at-5a9dab44b325/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/giftbit-explains-how-to-send-fast-and-flexible-digital-disbursements-at-5a9dab44b325/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT Maya Bennett Gift Cards Giftbit compares digital disbursement methods, recipient requirements, reporting and program scale for rewards, rebates and participant payments. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/upay-introduces-crypto-card-for-seamless-ai-tool-payments-including-gift-2926de0b4ca7/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/upay-introduces-crypto-card-for-seamless-ai-tool-payments-including-gift-2926de0b4ca7/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:22:53 GMT Suzie Elis Gift Cards UPay's payment guide describes ways to convert crypto into accepted payment methods, while acknowledging fees, verification and merchant restrictions. https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/reloadly-sets-out-gift-card-fulfillment-api-criteria-for-loyalty-program-877c04810be5/ https://giftcard.news/payments-technology/reloadly-sets-out-gift-card-fulfillment-api-criteria-for-loyalty-program-877c04810be5/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:12:29 GMT Daniel Brooks Payments & Technology Reloadly distinguishes reward fulfillment from loyalty rules and highlights country-level catalogs, delivery reporting, reconciliation and provider migration in API selection. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/gift-card-partners-provides-guidance-on-choosing-year-end-gift-card-rewa-0b72277f706a/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/gift-card-partners-provides-guidance-on-choosing-year-end-gift-card-rewa-0b72277f706a/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT Suzie Elis Gift Cards The company's 2026 holiday guidance compares branded choice rewards, Visa Reward Cards and individual merchant cards, with separate seasonal offers. https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/giftbit-reports-september-closure-timetable-for-giftcertificates-ca-prog-3f4febff7895/ https://giftcard.news/industry-deals/giftbit-reports-september-closure-timetable-for-giftcertificates-ca-prog-3f4febff7895/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Industry Deals Giftbit reported a September 15 order cutoff and September 30, 2026 closure for the Canadian corporate gifting program operated by Givex. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/intercash-provides-guidance-on-evaluating-corporate-gift-card-solutions-4d263a8fb2cb/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/intercash-provides-guidance-on-evaluating-corporate-gift-card-solutions-4d263a8fb2cb/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:54:34 GMT Suzie Elis Gift Cards Intercash's provider-selection guide covers issuing relationships, recipient access, reporting and the division of responsibilities in branded card programs. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-provides-guidance-on-what-to-write-in-a-graduation-card-93fa24da36d8/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-provides-guidance-on-what-to-write-in-a-graduation-card-93fa24da36d8/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:20:00 GMT Maya Bennett Gift Cards A graduation guide explains how contributors can combine personal messages, photos and videos, with an optional collection toward a gift card. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/online-rewards-publishes-guidance-on-rewards-fulfillment-at-scale-includ-dbf25e76b5d9/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/online-rewards-publishes-guidance-on-rewards-fulfillment-at-scale-includ-dbf25e76b5d9/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:40 GMT Daniel Brooks Gift Cards Supplier coordination, local availability, reward choice, delivery speed, reporting and administration feature in the company's fulfillment guidance. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/giftbit-explains-what-internet-providers-should-expect-from-a-prepaid-gi-ab6ae00e4944/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/giftbit-explains-what-internet-providers-should-expect-from-a-prepaid-gi-ab6ae00e4944/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT Emma Carter Gift Cards Giftbit examines unclaimed reward value, failed delivery and fees when internet providers compare prepaid gift card incentive partners. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-provides-guidance-on-thank-you-messages-for-nurses-and-doctors-eba2efd3d8e5/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-provides-guidance-on-thank-you-messages-for-nurses-and-doctors-eba2efd3d8e5/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:06:56 GMT Daniel Brooks Gift Cards Kudoboard’s healthcare appreciation guide describes online group cards that collect messages, photos and videos for nurses, doctors and care teams. https://giftcard.news/research-trends/workproud-publishes-framework-for-measuring-core-values-in-organizations-26bd1a3ce6b2/ https://giftcard.news/research-trends/workproud-publishes-framework-for-measuring-core-values-in-organizations-26bd1a3ce6b2/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:19:39 GMT Maya Bennett Research & Trends The framework uses tagged recognition records and five measures, with client examples and explicit limits on drawing causal conclusions. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-offers-teacher-retirement-wishes-and-online-group-card-for-gif-f63141e31c3a/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-offers-teacher-retirement-wishes-and-online-group-card-for-gif-f63141e31c3a/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:46:20 GMT Suzie Elis Gift Cards Kudoboard’s teacher retirement guide combines personalized messages with online group cards, shared photos and options for a slideshow, book or poster. https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/brightspot-maps-channel-incentive-options-for-dealers-and-resellers-130be2cb6a02/ https://giftcard.news/rewards-loyalty/brightspot-maps-channel-incentive-options-for-dealers-and-resellers-130be2cb6a02/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:13:39 GMT Suzie Elis Rewards & Loyalty Brightspot’s guide distinguishes short-term sales incentives, partner loyalty, rebates and training rewards for indirect sales networks. https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-provides-gift-card-ideas-for-farewell-parties-with-its-gift-ca-beea4dd3579a/ https://giftcard.news/gift-cards/kudoboard-provides-gift-card-ideas-for-farewell-parties-with-its-gift-ca-beea4dd3579a/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:52:00 GMT Daniel Brooks Gift Cards Kudoboard’s farewell guide combines collaborative messages, optional group gifts and practical arrangements for office, remote and hybrid teams.