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Last-minute gifts sorted: How to buy gift cards with Apple Pay

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We’ve all been there — scrambling to find a gift at the last minute. Whether it’s a forgotten birthday, a surprise celebration, or a last-minute thank-you, Mastercard Digital and E-Gift Cards are the perfect quick solution. With same-day delivery via SMS or email, they’re easy, flexible, and let your recipient choose exactly what they want.

Why Mastercard Gift Cards are the perfect last-minute gift  

Mastercard Gift Cards take the guesswork out of gifting. They allow recipients to shop at their favourite stores, online or instore, which makes them perfect for holidays, birthdays, or employee rewards. Digital Gift Cards (delivered via SMS) and E-Gift Cards (emailed) can be sent the same-day, making them a lifesaver for those urgent moments when you need a thoughtful gift—fast!


What really sets Digital and E-Gift Cards from Gift Card Store apart is how easy they are to buy with Apple Pay. There’s no need to rush to a store, wait in line, or worry about shipping. With just a few taps on your phone, you can select a Digital or E-Gift Card, personalise it with a message, pay by Apple Pay and send it on its way—all without leaving your couch.

Same-day delivery on the go  

With Apple Pay and same-day digital delivery, you’ll never have to worry about missing an special moment again. Choose a Digital Gift Card for SMS delivery or an E-Gift Card for email delivery, and it’ll arrive almost immediately. So you can say goodbye to last-minute panic, and hello to sending thoughtful gifts on-the-go!

When time’s running out, buying gift cards with Apple Pay makes last-minute gifting a breeze. Fast checkout, same-day delivery, and the freedom to shop anywhere—everything you need to send a thoughtful gift, right when it matters most.

Explore our Mastercard Digital Gift Card and E-Gift Card range today.

How to buy gift cards with Apple Pay

Apple Pay makes buying Digital and E-Gift Cards from Gift Card Store smooth and stress-free. Your payment details are already saved, so there’s no need to fumble for your wallet or type in card numbers. Simply confirm your purchase with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, and you’re done. It’s the perfect solution when you’re short on time but still want to give something meaningful.

How does apple pay work

Apple Pay makes paying a breeze! It uses secure NFC technology to talk to the payment terminal, swapping your card details for a one-time code. Just unlock with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, and you’re all set to pay in-store, online, or in apps—fast, safe, and easy!

How to configure Apple Pay

To set up Apple Pay, just open the Wallet app on your iPhone, tap the “+” button, and follow the simple steps to add your card (Mastercard, Amex, or Visa). Once it’s all set up, you’ll be ready to make fast and secure payments in no time! 

How to pay using Apple Pay  

To pay with Apple Pay in stores, just double-click the side button on your iPhone (or the Home button if you’ve got Touch ID), then unlock it with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Select your gift card, hold your phone near the contactless reader, and wait for the tick to confirm your payment. For online or in-app purchases, hit the Apple Pay button, pick your card, and confirm the payment with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Simple as that!

Gift giving has never been easier with Apple Pay  

At Gift Card Store, we’re committed to making your gift-giving experience as simple and enjoyable as possible. With Apple Pay, buying the perfect Digital or E-Gift Card is faster, easier, and more secure than ever. We believe gifting should be effortless and meaningful, with quick payments, same-day delivery, and a smooth, stress-free process. Browse our range today and experience hassle-free gifting with Apple Pay!

Eftpos Gift Cards: The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion

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Struggling to find the perfect gift for your best friend’s birthday? Need a gift to celebrate a team member’s achievement? Or perhaps Christmas shopping feels overwhelming because your family is notoriously hard to buy for? We’ve all been there. Finding the perfect gift for a special occasion can be stressful. Even when you know your gift recipients’ favourite brands or go-to stores, there’s still the worry of getting a gift or retailer gift card they’ll love. 

The perfect gift solution: Eftpos Gift Cards! 

Eftpos Gift Cards take the stress out of gift-giving for colleagues, adored family members, and friends. Unlike retailer gift cards that are limited to select stores, eftpos Gift Cards give your recipients the freedom to spend at 950,000 stores Australia-wide. They can browse their favourite shopping mall, knowing they can buy whatever they want with their prepaid eftpos card. No more guessing if you got it right—they can get exactly what they need! 

Eftpos Gift Cards are perfect for every celebration, including: 

  • Birthdays 
  • Anniversaries 
  • Christmas and End of Year celebrations 
  • Engagements and weddings 
  • Bridal showers and baby showers 
  • And much more! 

Why choose Eftpos Gift Cards? 

Online shopping isn’t for everyone, especially for family and friends who prefer to go into a store to try on clothes for the perfect fit or want to be 100% sure before they commit to buying. Eftpos Gift Cards are the perfect gift for in-store shoppers because: 

  • They can choose from 950,000 stores Australia-wide 
  • Wherever there’s a store with an EFTPOS terminal, our prepaid cards make every purchase seamless 
  • Unlike retailer gift cards, there are no limitations to one particular brand or retail groups. Ultimate choice! 

Choosing an eftpos Gift Card for that special person means avoiding unwanted gifts. Instead, you’ll enhance their shopping experience with complete purchasing freedom. 

Who will love an Eftpos Gift Card?  

Whether you’re looking to give a small token of appreciation or a grand gesture, a prepaid eftpos Gift Card is sure to be loved by: 

  • Family 
  • Friends 
  • Colleagues 
  • Staff 
  • Business partners 
  • Resellers 
  • Customers 

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Ideal for Staff  Rewards  

If your team has smashed their sales quota or it’s time to celebrate end-of-year achievements, our prepaid eftpos cards are great as corporate gifts and staff rewards. They’re also used by businesses to: 

  • Gift hardworking team members 
  • Incentivise customer surveys and feedback 
  • Offer customer loyalty rewards 
  • Thank business partners and resellers for reaching sales targets 
  • And much more! 

You can easily gift as little or as much as you want, up to $1,000. Customers, employees, and business partners alike will be thrilled to receive their gift cards. 

Make it personal 

We know how important a personal message can be. Whether you want to write a thoughtful message on your mum’s birthday or express gratitude to your hardworking staff, you can personalise your eftpos Gift Card with a heartfelt “Gift Message” when you order your gift cards. The personal touch to your gift card can make a world of difference. 

Where to buy Eftpos Gift Cards online 

Ordering eftpos Gift Cards from Gift Card Store is stress-free. For Eftpos Gift Card delivery options, we offer the choice of post or courier delivery. If you’re looking to order in bulk, you can seamlessly send up to 1,000 eftpos Gift Cards in one order to your employees, clients, or customers nationwide. Plus, if you spend over $1,250 in gift value or purchase 10 or more cards, you’ll also qualify for free courier upgrade, win-win! Order in bulk and save! 

Give the gift of choice today 

With eftpos prepaid cards, your friends, family, business partners, and colleagues will truly appreciate the thoughtful gift for their special occasion. Most of all, they will love the freedom to treat themselves to whatever, whenever, from wherever they want instore. 

Finding the Perfect Gift Made Easy 

Finding the perfect gift for every occasion has never been easier! If you’re interested in the best Eftpos Gift Cards for employees, now you know where to buy Eftpos Gift Cards online and can explore various Eftpos Gift Card delivery options. 

Need a gift that can be used both in-store and online by your recipient?  

Browse our selection of physical Mastercard and Visa gift cards that offer ultimate flexibility for global spending. Looking for a last-minute gift? Our same-day delivery options have you covered: Digital Gift Cards sent via SMS or E-Gift Cards sent via email. 

Perfect Mother’s Day gifts for the mum who has everything 

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At Gift Card Store, we understand the importance of finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Our Mother’s Day gift cards will help you surprise and delight the most inspiring woman in your life, letting her know how much she’s loved and cherished. 

Mums constantly care and worry about us, comfort us with home-cooked meals and words of wisdom, so it’s no coincidence that Mother’s Day is one of the most memorable days of the year. 

This year, make the day even more special with the gift she will love to receive, the gift of choice. 

Give mum what she really wants 

Flowers, chocolates, slippers…the Mother’s Day gift list goes on. But do we truly know what Mum wants on her special day? 

A recent Australian survey* asked mums their most desired Mother’s Day gift. The results showed that 20% wanted something just for them, which included: 

  • Pampering 
  • Hair styling 
  • Beauty products 
  • Facials and massages 
  • Manicures and pedicures 

Whether it’s a day spa trip or a shopping spree, Mastercard and Visa Gift Cards give your mum the freedom to treat herself to whatever her heart desires. We all agree she deserves it.  

When mum has it all 

Has your mum ever told you she’s got everything she needs, leaving you with no idea of what to gift her? We’ve got you covered with the ultimate gift for mums who have everything. Mastercard and Visa Gift Cards are accepted in over 37 million retailers online and in-store, so she can spoil herself to something special, whenever she wants. 

Does your mum prefer shopping in-store? Our eftpos gift cards give her the opportunity for some much-needed retail therapy. Unlike a retail card, Mum can use her gift card to shop anywhere in Australia, at over 950,000 stores with an eftpos terminal.  

A tribute to all maternal figures 

When we stop and think about all the women who inspire us, it’s easy to see how Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring all maternal figures.  

Mother’s Day is also for:  

  • Grandmothers 
  • Aunties 
  • Great-aunts 
  • Sisters 
  • Godmothers 
  • Motherly mentors   

Our gift cards enable you to leave a personal message for her, expressing how much she means to you. A meaningful and thoughtful gift that’ll brighten up her day! 

Bringing you closer to mum 

Distance can make Mother’s Day a challenging time for many. If you can’t celebrate with your mum in person, our Mastercard or Visa Gift Card can help close that gap. Choose from our wide range of Mother’s Day Gift Card designs, add your personalised message and have the gift sent directly to her address via post or courier. 

Let her know she’s close to your heart wherever you are, especially on Mother’s Day.  

Last-minute Mother’s Day gift? We’ve got you covered!  

When life and busy schedules get the better of you, our same-day delivery gift cards will ensure your Mother’s Day gift arrives on time.  

Send a Mastercard Digital Gift Card the same-day via SMS directly to her mobile phone. Alternatively, surprise her with a Mastercard E-Gift Card delivered via email to her inbox. Once she activates her gift card, she can easily add it to her digital wallet and spend instore or online. 

Add a personal touch with Design Your Own Gift Cards 

At Gift Card Store, you can design your own Mastercard Gift Card in minutes. Choose a sweet a photo you took with her, or her favourite family shot, and simply drag and drop it to create her personalised gift card.  

Create lasting memories 

Our mums devote their lives to making sure we’re okay. It’s impossible to count all the times they’ve been there for us.   

So, this Mother’s Day, make it about her. Sending her a gift card will be a chance to give back, even just a little, of what she’s provided, and she continues to give selflessly.  

Order your beloved mum her Mother’s Day gift card today. 

 

https://mccrindle.com.au/article/australian-mums-speak-guidance-on-gifts-this-mothers-day/ 

Motivating and retaining talent: Using Gift Cards for Staff Awards

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Employee retention is crucial for every successful business. At Gift Card Store, we can help you make a positive and lasting impact on staff recognition and appreciation, with the perfect reward for every occasion.

When it comes to the overall success of your business, staff awards are key to keeping great talent. Celebrate achievements with our Mastercard, Visa or eftpos staff gift cards, and watch your team’s productivity and job satisfaction soar! 

Whether you want to thank them for crushing their sales quota or demonstrating exceptional customer service, Gift Card Store makes rewarding staff easy and effective.

Most of all, your team will always feel valued and appreciated.

Boost team morale and motivation: 

In any business, whether it’s a five-star restaurant or an online publication, keeping your team happy and satisfied is paramount.

Reward your team with staff gift cards for:

  • Invaluable contributions in closing a new account
  • Exceeding sales targets every month
  • Continuously working late nights for the end of the financial year
  • Consistently meeting urgent deadlines
  • High-quality customer service
  • Being a star team player
  • And the list goes on!

On-the-spot recognition for hard work and effort is made easy with Gift Card Store. You can immediately email a Mastercard E-Gift Card to a top-performing employee or your whole team in minutes, giving your employees a lovely surprise in their inbox. 

Does their job involve a lot of travel? Or you may have staff located in different and remote locations. You can send a Digital Mastercard Gift Card directly to their phone via SMS.  Both E-Gift Cards and Digital Gift Cards can be easily added to your employees digital wallet, ready to be used anywhere instore or online

Gift the perfect tangible gift

Picture the delight on your employees’ faces as you personally hand them their well-deserved eftpos, Visa or Mastercard Gift Card at special events like staff recognition or employee award ceremonies. Once activated, they can use their eftpos gift card at any shop with an eftpos terminal in Australia, or their Mastercard and Visa Gift Card instore and online worldwide.

Add a Personal Touch:

Every success is an opportunity to celebrate. At Gift Card Store, we understand the importance of personalising staff gifts so you can highlight their work achievement.

Gift Card Store has a design your own card feature, enabling you to personalise your Mastercard Gift Card with your company logo or favourite team photo, to create the perfect fun staff awards.

Personalised staff gift cards can help commemorate:

  • Work anniversaries and milestones
  • Promotions
  • Individual and team achievements
  • Completion of significant projects
  • Consistent outstanding work performance
  • End-of-year acknowledgements

By rewarding them with a personalised staff gift card, they will always remember their outstanding contribution. Most importantly, work for.

Convenient and Effective:

Sending staff gift cards to celebrate wins and achievements creates a healthy work culture for your organisation. It also means you’re one step ahead, ready and eager to award dedicated hard work. 

Sending gift cards as staff awards enables you to:

  • Give immediate recognition and acknowledgement for going above and beyond 
  • Create a positive work culture within the office as well as for remote workers
  • Boost team morale and motivation, resulting in increased productivity
  • Incentivise strong work performance in sales, projects and customer service
  • Enhance job satisfaction, leading to higher employee retention  

Your team will feel confident knowing they are always valued and appreciated for their efforts. Gift Card Store offers the flexibility to order up to 1,000 cards in one order, making appreciation gifts a breeze.

Sometimes, saying thank you is just not enough. Let staff gift cards do the talking for you.

Reward them with a reward they will love:

Mastercard, Visa or eftpos staff gift cards helps you save time and worry from figuring out what and how your staff want.

Your team will appreciate their staff reward because they can:

  • Use their gift card immediately
  • Buy whatever, whenever, from wherever they want. They can use their Mastercard or Visa Gift Card at over 37 million retailers worldwide, instore or online. Alternatively, an Eftpos Gift card can be spent anywhere instore with an eftpos terminal, Australia-wide.
  • Have complete freedom with endless purchase choices
  • Save it for a special occasion to treat themselves
  • Have the flexibility to spend it all at once or use it as a partial payment
  • Avoid unwanted gifts or cash rewards that disappear into household bills or everyday expenses.

Staff Gift Cards: The solution to staff retention

Finding motivated and dedicated talent for your business can often take time and effort. Gift Card Store has the solution to help you retain a strong, capable, dedicated team with the preferred reward. Our Mastercard, Visa and eftpos gift cards are the ideal staff awards to keep your team productive, and maintain a high work ethic and job performance.

Incentivise your employees with staff rewards that cement their loyalty.

Order your staff gift cards from Gift Card Store today.

Thoughtful and practical: Why Mastercard and Visa Gift Cards make the perfect wedding gift

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Gifting newlyweds with gift cards and vouchers 

Gift Cards and Vouchers offer a convenient substitute for traditional wedding gifts. This practical and thoughtful gifting solution offers a refined and personalised alternative to cash.  

Gift cards provide the newlyweds with the invaluable flexibility to select what they genuinely need or prefer. Embracing the gift of choice gives the couple the freedom to use their gift card for something special that fits their lifestyle and future plans.  

Read on to find out how you can gift the perfect thoughtful and practical gift every time. 

Benefits of choosing a Gift Card or Voucher for the happy couple 

Gift cards and vouchers are emerging as a popular and thoughtful choice for wedding gifts, combining practicality with a personal touch. As couples increasingly value experiences and tailored choices, these gifts offer a modern solution to traditional wedding present dilemmas. 

  • Flexibility and choice: The Gift Card Store’s range of Mastercard and Visa Gift Cards empowers couples to select items or experiences that truly resonate with their tastes and needs. Whether it’s furnishing their new home, indulging in unique experiences, or contributing towards a dream honeymoon, these cards offer unparalleled flexibility. 
     
  • Ease of use: These gift cards simplify the shopping process. Accepted both online and in-store across numerous retailers, they provide a seamless, hassle-free way for couples to shop for what they love without any restrictions. 
     
  • Personalisation options: With the ability to customise designs and add personal messages, these gift cards transform from a simple monetary value into a heartfelt, memorable gift. This personal touch can reflect the couple’s personality or echo the sentiment of the occasion, making your gift stand out, and add personal messages, these gift cards transform from a simple monetary value into a heartfelt, memorable gift. This personal touch can reflect the couple’s personality or echo the sentiment of the occasion, making your gift stand out. 

By offering a blend of practicality, personalisation, and freedom of choice, gift cards from the Gift Card Store make for an ideal wedding gift, aligning perfectly with the needs and desires of modern couples. 

Tips for selecting the perfect Gift Card or Voucher for the wedding couple 

Selecting the right gift card or voucher for a wedding couple involves thoughtful consideration of their unique interests and lifestyle. It’s not just about the monetary value, but about how the gift aligns with their dreams and aspirations. 

  • Understand their interests: Begin by considering the couple’s hobbies, passions, or plans. Are they avid travellers, food enthusiasts, or perhaps saving for a significant life event? Choose a card that will resonate with their personal journey. 
     
  • Consider versatility: Opt for a prepaid Mastercard or Visa from the Gift Card Store, offering the ultimate versatility. These cards can be used for a multitude of purchases, from booking travel to home decoration, ensuring that the couple can use them according to their needs and desires. 
     
  • Determine the right value: The value of the gift card should reflect your relationship with the couple and your budget. It’s about striking the right balance between generosity and practicality, ensuring that your gift is both meaningful and appropriate. 

In essence, the perfect gift card or voucher reflects an understanding of the couple’s personal story and contributes positively to their new life together. 

Making Wedding Gift Cards and Vouchers More Personal: Tips and Tricks 

Presenting a gift card or voucher with a personal touch demonstrates that you have put genuine thought and effort into celebrating the couple’s union. Here are some creative ways to make your wedding gift card extra special: 

  • Make it personal with photos: Personalise your wedding gift card by incorporating a heartfelt photograph of the happy couple. Not sure which picture to choose? How about a silly ‘oops’ snapshot from years ago, a sweet selfie from a cherished vacation or special occasion, or a candid shot caught in the moment – one that embodies the couple’s true essence. 
  • Write a special message to the newlyweds: Personalising your wedding gift card with a meaningful message can make all the difference. Consider sharing some heartfelt advice for the couple on their journey, recollecting a memorable moment with them, and if you want a fun twist, add a humorous quote about the joys of being stuck together. 

Gift Card Store: Your Ultimate Wedding Gift Solution 

Gift Card Store stands out as an ideal solution for wedding gift cards, blending personalisation with practicality. Their customisable Mastercard gift card caters perfectly to the varied needs of modern couples.  

With the ability to upload a personal photo and message, and gift any value up to $1,000, these cards offer a meaningful way to celebrate the couple’s union. They provide the couple with the freedom to select what they need or desire, ensuring that their gift is both appreciated and useful. They’ll also love the ease of use for contactless and online purchases.   

Whether you’re attending a wedding or sending your love from afar, Gift Card Store provides a convenient, personalised, and appreciated gift choice for the special occasion. 

Gift cards and vouchers present a thoughtful, practical, and modern approach to wedding gifting.  

Click here to design your own gift card for your upcoming occasion today.  

Gift cards and vouchers present a thoughtful, practical, and modern approach to wedding gifting.  

Why Travel Gift Cards and Vouchers Make the Perfect Present

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Thinking of the ideal present to buy for your friends, family or anyone else special in your life?

Give the gift of a golden ticket, in the form of a travel gift card. Not many other presents allow you to promise endless opportunities for adventure and unforgettable experiences.

Has Mum always wanted to travel to Uluru? Maybe it’s time you spoilt your her with that weekend getaway. Whatever the occasion, travel holds a special place for many of us, which makes it the perfect present!

Instead of going through the tedious process of booking flights and figuring out availabilities, use travel gift cards to provide a convenient and flexible approach to wishing that special someone bon voyage.

Read on to discover why travel gift cards make the perfect present.

Why are travel gift cards and vouchers so popular?

Australians love to travel! Domestic travel alone accounted for 108 million overnight trips in 2022 in addition to 1.5 million overseas departures. Give the gift of travel to your friends and family by giving them a travel gift card for any occasion.

Travelling around Australia’s glorious surroundings or a range of mystical locations overseas are experiences that create true memories for your loved ones. However, travelling is an expensive activity, requiring accommodation, transport, and spending money.

The average Australian spends $3,145 on a holiday, a cost which soon climbs to an astounding level for family holidays. However, many Australians simply cannot afford to go on holiday, especially overseas. In fact, over 40% of Australians have never visited overseas, including New Zealand. This can be due to costs and the expense of travelling overseas from Australia.

Help your friends and family members to enjoy their own holiday by giving them a travel gift card, such as Mastercard or Visa Gift Cards from Gift Card Store, to spend on visiting their dream destinations. Whether that destination is the Gold Coast, Bali, or the United States, travel gift cards from Gift Card Store are the flexible choice that can be spent in over 37 million retailers worldwide, instore or online. Endless choice!

What are the benefits of giving travel gift cards and vouchers as gifts?

Giving travel gift cards as gifts can help your friends and family to pay for a much-needed holiday. Help them unwind and recharge whilst showing them how much you value their well-being and happiness. A travel gift card opens the door to thrilling getaways and wonderful explorations.

Travel gift cards and vouchers are perfect for all sorts of  travellers such as backpackers, couples, families or groups travelling together, and used to contribute towards a trip. Gift this convenient and flexible present to the people who mean the most to you.

How can I choose the best travel gift card?

Choose the best travel gift card by opting for endless choice with gift cards from Gift Card Store. Unlike retailer gift cards that are limited to select holiday providers, Mastercard and Visa Gift Cards allow your recipient to spend wherever, whenever. Choose from one of their beautifully designed Mastercard gift cards or Visa Gift Cards and gift up to $1,000 per gift card. Want to make your gift even more special? Design a Mastercard Gift Card in minutes with your favourite picture of your family or friends.

Once you’ve selected the style of card you want to gift and the gift value, you can add a special message to let the recipient know how much they mean to you. Your gift card will be ready to order direct to you or your recipient.

If you’ve left your gift to the last minute, or your loved one wants to keep their luggage light, simply gift a Digital Mastercard Gift Card (delivered via SMS) or Mastercard E-Gift Card (delivered via email) for same-day delivery.

How can travel gift cards and vouchers be redeemed?

Travel gift cards and vouchers from Gift Card Store can be activated simply and easily. Digital Mastercard Gift Cards and Mastercard E-Gift Cards can be added to your recipient’s mobile   wallet immediately. Your lucky recipient can start to make contactless payments straight away.

Plastic Mastercard and Visa Gift Cards are delivered via post or courier and can be activated by following the instructions included in the letter accompanying the gift card. As soon as the gift card is activated, the recipient can spend the value anywhere instore or online, worldwide.

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Browse Gift Card Store today to purchase the travel gift your loved ones will be thrilled to receive.

Maximising the impact of Gift Cards in your employee engagement strategy

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Unleash employee rewards that make a difference and increase your employee engagement today with employee gift cards.

In the year to February 2022, 1.3 million Australian changed jobs, many were unhappy with their working environment or in search of greener pastures. This equates to 9.5% of all employed people and is the highest annual job mobility rate since 2012. As a result, businesses feel more powerless to retain employees in 2023.

Implementing an effective employment engagement strategy in your workplace can reduce your retention rate, lower HR costs, and lead to an overall improvement in business efficiency. Additionally, it can boost morale and incentivise an excellent work ethic across the board with an easy-to-distribute reward scheme. 

Using gift cards within your employee engagement strategy is a simple and effective way to retain staff and reduce the cost and time spent recruiting and training new employees. Gift cards provide your team with a flexible reward that is also scalable, repeatable, and easy to implement for your business.

Read on to discover how to maximise the impact of gift cards in your business.

What is an employee gift card?

An employee gift card is loaded with an amount of money, ready for the recipient to spend across many stores.

Employee gift cards and prepaid gift cards are preloaded with a gift value of the employer’s choice, that can be spent by the employee as they wish.

The employer pays for the prepaid gift cards in advance, before distributing them to the employees.

Can an employee gift card help improve customer retention?

Gift cards for employees can help improve retention, creating a positive connection to the workplace.

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According to one study Australia’s employee retention is currently at a miserable 24%. As a result, 76% of employees in Australia are disengaged and unhappy in their workplace. 

Additional research found that employee engagement can increase profits by 22% in your business, making employees feel more valued. 

By having a repeatable system in place to reward your employees for hard work, loyalty and achieving goals you can look to offset these worrying trends.

The power of gift cards in an engagement/retention strategy is that you can quickly react and recognise employees without having to deliberate on the type of reward. This means you never miss an opportunity to engage, recognise and retain your best talent!

To make things even easier, here are some areas of the business that you can incorporate employee gift cards into:

Recognition for achievements: from milestones to KPI’s, successful completion of projects, meeting contract criteria and so on. This is perhaps the most obvious/easiest activity to reward with a gift card.

Anniversary celebrations: 1 year, 5 years, 10 years? Loyalty is one of the most underappreciated things in business. Make sure you don’t overlook the chance to recognise commitment.

Holiday gifts: Too often companies refer to their employees as “family” in a cliche manner, bring meaning to the phrase and celebrate holidays accordingly.

Employee feedback & surveys: Traditionally met with low engagement or uptake, internal feedback is imperative to business improvements – use gift cards to incentivise and encourage your workers to participate.

Referral incentives: Whether it is for a new piece of business or a new candidate, formally recognising and encouraging referrals by your employees is essential to seeing more of them.

Training & development awards: Finding it difficult to encourage your workers to upskill? Nobody takes up training modules or development courses? Use gift cards to incentivise and celebrate efforts in this area. 

What are the benefits of using gift cards for employees?

The benefits of using gift cards in your employee engagement strategy are numerous, however we have outlined four key reasons to introduce it to your organisation.

1.   The flexibility of choice

Employee gift cards, available as Mastercard or Visa, from Gift Card Store are the preferred reward by employees as they can spend their reward anywhere instore or online to buy what they really want, meaning your reward will be truly valued.

Incorporating the best security features, prepaid gift cards offer worldwide in-store and online acceptance with Visa and Mastercard. The gift card funds are safe and protected from fraud.

Employees have autonomy over what they use their gift cards for, empowering their choices. Mastercard Gift Cards from Gift Card Store, can also be added to their preferred phone wallet, meaning these incentives are more likely to be used and enjoyed by employees.

2. Employer flexibility 

Employee gift cards enable you to choose the gift or reward value of your choice, making them budget-friendly for your business, as well as being quick and simple to pick out. No more endless deliberating as to what gift which employee would like. If you need gift cards in a hurry, you can send Digital Mastercard Gift Cards (SMS delivered) or Mastercard E-Gift Cards (email delivered) the same day! 

Just an easy and well-received way to reward efforts and boost employee’s morale. You can easily purchase employee gift cards at Gift Card Store in bulk, which makes gift-giving easy and flexible for any employer.

3. Prevents wasting budget on unwanted gifts or rewards

Across Australia, 30% of people will receive gifts they expect they will never use or wear. That leads to a great deal of wasted budget and gifts.

Prevent wasting your budget on unwanted gifts by giving your employees what they want and the freedom to spend as they wish.

4.  Incorporate your strategy

Incorporate your gift card program into a scalable engagement strategy.  

Measure the effectiveness of distributing gift cards as rewards and incentives, and subsequently build this strategy further. Has the productivity of your team, and therefore sales, increased as a result of the strategy?

How do employee gift cards work?

Simply visit Gift Card Store to choose from a wide range of Mastercard and Visa gift cards for your employees.

  • Choose the employee gift card that’s right for your business and employees. Select from:
  • Pre-designed plastic Mastercard, eftpos or Visa gift cards. Delivered by post or courier in bulk to your office or to your recipients individually.
  • Design your own Mastercard gift card with your company branding or favourite team photo. Delivered by post or courier in bulk to your office or to your recipients individually.
  • Digital Mastercard Gift Cards. Delivered the same-day via SMS, great for employees working remotely. Order up to 1,000 cards in one order.
  • Mastercard E-Gift Cards. Delivered the same-day via email. All you need is your team’s work email! Great for employees you don’t have a contact number or address for, and those working remotely. Order up to 1,000 cards in one order.
  • Choose the gift value that’s right for your budget. Plastic, Digital, E-Gift Cards and Design Your Own Gift Cards can be loaded up to $1,000.
  • Add a personal message to show your appreciation to your employees.
  • Purchase your gift cards, ready to distribute to your hardworking employees.

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Reward your staff today with employee gift cards at Gift Card Store. Recognise and appreciate their hard work and dedication to your business with a personalised approach and endless possibilities.

Looking for a solution for ongoing incentives and rewards, higher gift values of $1,000+ per card, need ATM access or a solution for staff expenses?

Visit Corporate Prepaid Cards, Gift Card Store’s sister company, who offer a wide range prepaid gift cards for businesses, including:

  • Reloadable Prepaid Gift Cards for your business that can be issued once to your employees and then reloaded with funds when the desired action has been achieved, e.g. sales target is hit.
  • Mastercard or Visa gift cards that can be loaded up to $9,999 across plastic cards, digital cards and e-gift cards.
  • Trust U Petty Cash Card for an easy and seamless replacement for petty cash
  • Optional ATM access for easy cash withdrawals.

Left your gift till the last minute? E-Gift Cards make gift giving easy

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Forgotten a birthday? Anniversary slipped your mind? Don’t panic! It’s easy to forget a birthday or special anniversary when you’re busy. We all know the feeling of alarm when you realise you’ve left it too late to buy a present and that big day is coming up – tomorrow! 

Fortunately, Gift Card Store has the perfect solution to solve all your worries. When you’ve left your gift giving to the last minute, an E-Gift Card is the answer! 

Your lucky gift recipient will have the variety to choose what they want from over 37 million retailers that accept Mastercard, instore and online. Endless choice! Let them get what they want, don’t settle for a box of chocolates or some flowers, treat them to an E-Gift Card so they can spoil themselves – guilt free! 

Online ordering makes last minute gifts no problem 

It’s easy to glance at the calendar and realise you’ve forgotten to buy a gift for someone special. To be suddenly reminded of a special occasion when you hear or see the date. 

Don’t panic, we have your back! You can choose the right gift for your loved one as late as the day before, or even on the day! You can personalise the gift with a special message to add that sentimental touch to ensure your gift is appreciated. 

Everyone loves a gift card 

Gift cards are the gift of choice and now E-Gift Cards make gifting even easier. Gift Card Store, Australia’s trusted online gift card supplier, now has E-Gift Cards available which means you can select the card, order and send with a just few clicks. With the branding of trusted global financial services corporation Mastercard, the E-Gift Card is designed for today’s tech-enabled world.

Take advantage of the smartphone generation with Digital Gift Cards 

Gift your tech-savvy loved one a gift you know they will love with a Digital Gift Card from Gift Card Store. Delivered same day via SMS, it’s the ultimate last-minute gift. The lucky recipient can simply add their Digital Gift Card to their preferred phone wallet – Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay. 

Your recipient can use their card to pay for whatever their heart desires, from wherever Mastercard is accepted – endless choice! They will have the gift card on them all the time, stored in their phone ready to use at a moment’s notice. 

You can choose from one of the 3 fun designs and add your own message for that personal touch. It’s the perfect gift to give in 2022. 

Find out more information here. 

Make gifting easy with an E-Gift Card 

Last minute is no longer a problem with Mastercard E-Gift Card. You order online, and the card can be sent via email to the recipient within hours. You’ll never miss an important occasion again. 

Gift cards are the gift of choice, and now E-Gift Cards make gifting even easier. You can choose from a selection of card designs, perfect for all occasions the card. 

Activate and use online instantly 

Once received by email, the Mastercard E-Gift Card can be quickly activated on a mobile or desktop. Designed to be used instore or online, a Mastercard E-Gift Card can be easily added to the recipient’s preferred phone wallet, ready to use anywhere prepaid Mastercards are accepted. All E-Gift Cards have 3 years expiry.

At Gift Card Store, you can choose from a wide range of designs for your E-Gift Card, and load up to $500 per gift card.

Never miss an important occasion again 

For more information about Mastercard E-Gift Card, click here. 

Father’s Day made easy: 3 Unique Gift Card suggestions for every Dad

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Is Father’s Day gift-giving leaving you overwhelmed? Take the stress away from your Father’s Day celebrations with something Dad can use! 

When considering Father’s Day gifts, Australia loves to reach for a gift card. In fact, Australia’s prepaid gift card industry is expected to reach $40 billion by 2025. 

With numerous Father’s Day gift cards and vouchers available, it is easy to see why prepaid gift cards are the popular gifting choice. 

Read on to discover the gift options available to you this Father’s Day! 

Father’s Day Gift ideas 

Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September each year and is the perfect time to show your appreciation for your father figure. However, it can be a challenge to find the perfect Father’s Day gift for dads who have everything. 

This Father’s Day, avoid the socks or white t-shirts, consider giving a gift that can offer the flexibility to treat himself to something extra special. Give the gift of choice with a Mastercard or Visa prepaid gift card that he can use anywhere that accepts Visa or Mastercard.  

What Is a Prepaid Gift Card? 

A prepaid gift card is a gift card that is preloaded with a value you choose. Spending is limited to the value of the funds loaded onto the card.  

With prepaid gift cards from Gift Card Store, you can gift any value up to $1000, making this one of the most flexible and easiest gifts for Father’s Day.  

Unlike retailer gift cards that are limited to select retailers, prepaid gift cards from Gift Card Store give your dad the ultimate flexibility to shop wherever he wants. 

Why Is A Gift Card Better Than a Gift Voucher? 

A traditional gift voucher is usually limited to one store or franchise. 

A prepaid gift card can be replaced if your dad accidentally loses the card or it’s stolen. He can also add to his preferred digital wallet to spend instore with ease, as well as instore. 

Different types of Gift Cards available? 

Gift Card Store offers a vast array of gift card options to help you find the perfect gift for every occasion. 

Here are the top 3 Father’s Day gift ideas for your dad’s prepaid gift card: 

Design your own Mastercard gift card  

Personalise your gift card with your favourite photo together, in minutes.  

Same-day delivery Mastercard gift cards  

Whether you’ve left your Father’s Day gift to the last minute or are unable to see your dad in person, same-day delivery Mastercard gift cards are the perfect option. Choose from Digital (SMS delivery) or E-Gift Cards (email delivery), add your personal message and send to your dad. Ready to spend instore or online. 

Pre-designed Mastercard or Visa gift cards  

If you don’t wish to personalise your gift card, simply choose from our range of plastic card designs. 

You can even choose a card design tailored to your dad’s interests. 

Outdoor gift card  

If your dad loves the great outdoors, choose an outdoor gift card design.  

Whether he loves camping, fishing, or hiking, his prepaid gift card can enable him to purchase the latest equipment for his hobby. 

Experience gift card  

A true adventurer would love to receive a prepaid gift card to put towards a new experience this Father’s Day!  

Preload a gift card to allow your dad to shop for an adventure activity or a once-in-a-lifetime event that he has always talked about. An prepaid gift card can make his dreams come true. 

Tech gift card  

Tech-savvy dads love the latest innovations and gadgets. Buy him a prepaid gift card this Father’s Day so he can treat himself to the software or electronics that genuinely interest him, from any store he likes.  

Travel gift card 

For Dads that love to travel, a prepaid gift card could turn out handy for his next voyage! Choose from Gift Card Store’s beautiful range of travel gift cards to inspire his next holiday. He can use his travel gift card anywhere instore or online that accepts Visa or Mastercard when booking his next holiday. 

Choose Gift Card Store today! 

Gift Card Store is Australia’s leading provider of prepaid gift cards for your every need so choose the perfect gift today.  

Offering worldwide and online acceptance with Visa and Mastercard, let your dad buy exactly what he wants this Father’s Day. 

Gift giving in 2025 – How to choose the perfect gift

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How to choose the perfect gift in 2025: Everyone wants to give a great gift that will be loved, appreciated, and most importantly used. So, when you think of gift-giving in 2025, it’s important to consider where people spend their time. The gym, shopping, work, watching TV. There are many places. An obvious answer though, is on their phone.  

I bet you knew that people are using their mobile phones more and more these days. But did you know that we check our mobile phone 150 times a day on average, and that we tap, swipe, and click over 2,600 times per day, spending an average of 2 hours and 51 minutes a day on our smartphones^? 

Whether you strongly disagree with smartphone usage and think their overuse is tearing apart the fabric of society, or you embrace our digital future with open palms and hands, mobile phone usage is here to stay. Our pocket computers are becoming more and more powerful, and more and more advanced, and with that, our usage of them has increased as well. Not only in time, but in scope. In the last two years it seems everyone has started using their phone to pay for things. Get on any bus or train in any major city in Australia, you will find that nearly half the passengers would have tapped on using their phone – either from their Opal app, or from their banking app. On top of this, our identification is now on our phones with digital driver’s licenses being accepted in more and more places. 

Digital Gift Cards 

Stick with the trends for your next gifting occasion with the Mastercard Digital Gift Card from Gift Card Store. Delivered same day via SMS, it’s the ultimate last-minute gift. The lucky recipient can simply add their Digital Gift Card to their preferred phone wallet – Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay.  

Your recipient can use their card to pay for whatever their heart desires, from wherever Mastercard is accepted – endless choice! They will have the gift card on them all the time, stored in their phone ready to use at a moment’s notice. 

You can choose from one of the pre-designed cards and add your own message for that personal touch. It’s the perfect gift to give in 2025. 

E-Gift Cards 

Whether it’s for a loved one, friend or colleague, they will be thrilled with an Mastercard E-Gift Card. You no longer need to worry about belated presents. With same day delivery, you can send an E-Gift Card to your lucky recipient by email.  

They can be used in-store or online anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Fancy a new pair of shoes from the iconic? Or want to support a local business by going out for a meal? Your recipient will have endless choice with your E-Gift Card. 

Our E-Gift Cards come in many different designs for your special occasion. With the capability to personalise the gift with a special message, it’s a gift that will be sure to put a smile on your lucky recipient’s face.  

You can find out more information about E-Gift Cards here. 

Why should you choose a gift card over money? 

When someone receives money as a present, it often gets lost in day-to-day expenses like phone bills, groceries and repairs. Gift cards can allow for guilt-free spending to buy something special that they may have been wanting to purchase for some time, such as new golf clubs, or running shoes, or an experience that will be remembered for a long time such as skydiving, a festival or a special dinner at a loved restaurant. Gift cards are seen as a special present that recipients can use to treat themselves. 

On top of this, the gift or experience purchased with the gift card will remind your loved one of the present you gave to them. While they may not remember what they spent a cash present on, your recipient will remember the new item of clothing or the concert they went to thanks to your special gift. 

A personal gift in the digital world 

By gifting a gift card, you’re giving your recipient the chance to use the gift on a present or an experience they actually want. You’re giving them a guilt-free chance to splurge and spoil themselves on something they know and love. You’re taking the guesswork out of gift-giving. We’ve all received a horror present we didn’t want, don’t make that mistake! 

On top of this, you have the option to choose an amazing design and a personal, touching message that your recipient will love. Gift cards are the perfect gift in the digital world. They also provide variety and choice, so you know your gift will be loved.  

If you would like to find more information about digital gift cards, click here! Or if our E-Gift Card seems like the more appropriate choice for your next gift-giving occasion, find out more about them here. 

^ https://techjury.net/blog/smartphone-addiction-statistics/#gref 

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