Gift Card Program for SMBs

Launch a Gift Card Program in 48 Hours

Issue, track, and redeem digital gift cards with AI-powered customer service. No hardware, no complex setup — just revenue from day one.

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$30B+Annual US gift card market
65%of consumers prefer digital cards
2.7xAverage spend vs. card value
48hTo launch with UnitAxon
Features

Everything You Need to Run a Gift Card Program

From issuance to redemption, UnitAxon handles the entire gift card lifecycle — with AI customer service that works 24/7.

🎁 Digital Gift Cards

Issue branded digital gift cards via email or SMS. Custom designs, personal messages, and flexible amounts from $5 to $1,000.

🤖 AI Customer Service

AI handles balance inquiries, redemption help, and gift card purchases via chat, SMS, and voice — 24/7, no staff required.

📊 Real-Time Dashboard

Track issued amounts, redemptions, outstanding balances, and revenue. Export reports for accounting and tax compliance.

💳 Payment Integration

Accept payments via Stripe, Square, PayPal, and Shopify. Gift card purchases are processed and logged automatically.

⏰ Expiry & Reminders

Set custom expiry dates or no-expiry policies. AI sends automatic reminders before cards expire to drive redemption.

🎯 Promotional Campaigns

Run bonus gift card promotions, seasonal offers, and BOGO deals. AI promotes active campaigns to your website visitors.

🔒 Fraud Protection

AI-powered fraud detection on every issuance and redemption. PCI-compliant processing with full audit trails.

📱 SMS Delivery

Send gift cards via SMS with Twilio integration. Customers can check balances by texting — no app or website required.

📋 Accounting Sync

Sync gift card liability tracking with QuickBooks and Xero. Automated journal entries for issuance, redemption, and expiry.

How It Works

Three Steps to a Gift Card Program

Setting up your gift card program takes less than 48 hours. No developer required.

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Connect Your Store

Link your Stripe, Square, Shopify, or Toast account. Import existing gift cards if you have them. Takes 10 minutes.

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Design Your Cards

Upload your logo, choose card designs, set amounts and expiry policies. Add custom branding and messages.

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Go Live

Gift cards appear on your website and POS. AI starts handling balance inquiries and purchases immediately. Start earning.

Why Gift Cards?

Gift Cards Are the Best ROI for Small Businesses

Gift cards deliver immediate cash flow, drive new customers, and increase average order values. Here's why SMBs choose UnitAxon to power their programs.

Revenue Benefits

  • Immediate cash flow — gift card sales are revenue upfront
  • 2.7x average spend — customers spend more than the card value
  • Breakage recovery — unredeemed balances stay on your books
  • New customer acquisition — gift cards introduce your brand to new buyers
  • Holiday and seasonal revenue spikes without extra staffing

Operational Benefits

  • No physical inventory to manage or store
  • AI handles all customer service — no extra staff needed
  • Automatic balance tracking and accounting sync
  • Fraud detection built-in — no manual review required
  • Promotional campaigns run automatically with AI marketing
Integrations

Connects With Your Existing Stack

No new hardware. No complex migrations. UnitAxon works with the tools you already use.

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Stripe

Process gift card purchases

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Square

POS sync and redemption

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PayPal

Accept PayPal payments

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Shopify

Store credit sync

Toast POS

Restaurant gift cards

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Twilio

SMS delivery & alerts

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QuickBooks

Accounting sync

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Mailchimp

Email campaign promotion

Don't see your platform? Contact us — we add new integrations weekly.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No setup fees. No per-card fees. Just one flat monthly rate with everything included.

Starter

$29/mo

  • Up to 100 gift cards/mo
  • Digital gift cards (email)
  • AI balance inquiries via chat
  • Basic dashboard & reporting
  • 1 payment integration
  • Email support
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Scale

$199/mo

  • Unlimited gift cards
  • All delivery channels
  • Full AI customer service suite
  • Advanced analytics & exports
  • Unlimited integrations
  • Custom branding & designs
  • Fraud protection suite
  • Dedicated account manager
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I launch my gift card program?

Most businesses are live within 48 hours. After you connect your payment provider and upload your branding, gift cards are immediately available for purchase on your website and POS.

Do I need any hardware or software to install?

No. UnitAxon is fully cloud-based. You manage everything from a web dashboard, and gift cards are delivered digitally via email or SMS. If you have a POS system like Square or Toast, we sync with it — no additional hardware needed.

How does the AI customer service work?

UnitAxon's AI handles gift card balance inquiries, redemption questions, and new gift card purchases via your website chat, SMS, and voice channels. It's trained on your gift card policies and can answer questions like "What's my balance?", "Can I use my card online?", and "How do I redeem my card?" — 24/7 without staff involvement.

What payment providers do you support?

We integrate with Stripe, Square, PayPal, Shopify, and Toast POS. Customers pay for gift cards using their preferred method, and funds are deposited directly to your existing merchant account. No new payment processing relationship required.

Can I import existing gift cards?

Yes. If you already have gift cards issued through Square, Shopify, or another system, we can import them with balances intact. Your customers can check balances through UnitAxon's AI immediately after import.

How does fraud protection work?

Our AI monitors every gift card issuance and redemption for suspicious patterns — rapid successive redemptions, unusual locations, mismatched payment details, and more. Suspicious transactions are flagged for your review before completion, and you receive instant alerts.

Can I run promotional campaigns?

Yes. The Growth and Scale plans include promotional campaign tools. You can run bonus gift card promotions (e.g., "Buy $50, get $60"), seasonal discounts, and BOGO offers. The AI promotes active campaigns to website visitors and can send targeted email/SMS campaigns through Mailchimp integration.

How does accounting sync work?

UnitAxon syncs with QuickBooks and Xero to automatically record gift card issuance (as liability), redemptions (as revenue), and expirations (as breakage revenue). Journal entries are created automatically — no manual bookkeeping required.

What happens if a customer loses their gift card code?

The AI can look up gift cards by recipient email or phone number and resend the code instantly. For security, the AI verifies the recipient's identity before sending card details.

Can I set expiry dates on gift cards?

Yes. You can set custom expiry policies — no expiry, 6 months, 12 months, or custom dates. The AI sends automatic reminder emails 30 days, 7 days, and 1 day before expiry to encourage redemption.

Ready to launch your gift card program?

Join hundreds of SMBs earning more with AI-powered gift cards. Setup takes 48 hours. No setup fees.

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