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Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts in Australia, and it’s easy to see why. They offer the recipient the freedom to choose exactly what they want, making them both flexible and thoughtful. For the gift giver, they are convenient, quick to purchase, and suitable for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or a simple gesture of appreciation. By giving a gift card, you can be confident the recipient gets something they truly enjoy, while also saving yourself the stress of browsing millions of stores online or in shopping centres.
Why are Gift Card Store’s gift cards so special?
1. Proven Security and Peace of Mind
Since 2005, Gift Card Store has been Australia’s leading provider of prepaid and gift cards. Our range includes Eftpos and Specialty gift cards accepted across Australia at thousands of retailer stores, and Mastercard gift cards accepted worldwide online and in-store. With over 20 years’ experience, our customers trust that their funds are safe and secure. Choosing Gift Card Store means your gift not only makes someone happy but also comes with the confidence that it is protected.
2. Worried about gift card scams Australia?
Our prepaid card fraud protection guarantee ensures transactions are safeguarded against unauthorised use. This means you can give a gift card knowing the funds are protected if something goes wrong. It also answers common questions such as how to avoid gift card fraud and are prepaid cards safe to buy, giving you peace of mind with every purchase.
3. We have 3D Secure Authentication – why is it important?
When buying online, 3D Secure adds an extra layer of protection. For example, if a hacker tries to use your card online, 3D Secure requires verification through a password or SMS code, preventing unauthorised purchases. This makes prepaid card fraud protection far more effective and ensures your gift card details aren’t vulnerable to card draining. It also protects against common online risks, such as someone stealing gift card numbers Australia through phishing or unsecured websites.
4. Say No to Scratchy Codes!
Unlike store retailer cards, our cards don’t have easily stolen scratch codes. Recent news stories highlight how vulnerable traditional gift cards can be. With Gift Card Store, activation is done securely on the ugca.com.au website, eliminating the risk of tampering and giving both the gift giver and recipient confidence that the card is safe to use.
5. Convenient and Safe Online Use
Our cards are Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, the highest global standard for payment card security, and AFSL licensed, operating under strict financial services regulations. Unfamiliar with security standards? This means your card information is handled with the same level of protection as major banks. You can shop online confidently at multiple retailers, knowing your funds are safe from unauthorised access. For more info on PCI DSS standards, click here to learn more about the PCI Security Standards Council.
6. Ultimate Choice and Flexibility
Our Mastercard prepaid cards can be spent in over 37 million stores worldwide and online, while Eftpos prepaid cards can be used at over 950,000 eftpos terminal nationwide. Unlike store cards, your gift card isn’t limited to one retailer, giving recipients freedom and flexibility. They can choose exactly what they want, making the gift even more meaningful.
Extra Tips for Staying Safe
- Use a password managers like Keeper® Password Manager & Digital Vault to store card information securely.
- Check if gift cards expire; under Australian consumer law, cards generally expire three years after issue.
- Alway check lost or stolen cards policies, with Gift Card Store can be replaced, unlike many store cards which are unrecoverable.
- Always verify cards before use to avoid tampering and card draining attempts.
With Gift Card Store, you can enjoy confidence, security, and flexibility when giving the perfect gift. Not only are you giving a versatile and thoughtful present, but you’re also choosing one of the safest and most convenient options available.
References:
Keeper® Password Manager & Digital Vault: https://www.keepersecurity.com
PCI Security Standards Council: https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/pci_security/
Recent news: 9 News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89RaMNLoo-Y
