Gift Card Market, a leading provider of digital gift card solutions, today announced the launch of the first platform at the Retail Gift Card Association Forum event in San Diego. This new technology simplifies the process of sending gift cards to more than 5 million restaurants, cafes, and salons in the US, allowing consumers to easily send local gift cards by text or email.
Gift Card Marketplace, based in Kansas City and Fort Myers, has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and has developed a proprietary platform that offers personalized and local options. Through this platform, consumers can send gift cards to local businesses quickly and securely, creating a more rewarding gifting experience.
“Consumers love sending gift cards to the amazing restaurants that make up the heart of our communities,” said Brett Glass, Founder and CEO of Gift Card Market. “They want a quick, secure, and easy way to deliver these gifts via text message, within an existing conversation, to their loved ones.”
The new “Now” gift capability allows shoppers to send thoughtful gifts quickly, like thank-you notes or treats for a special occasion, while also supporting local businesses. The Gift Card Market platform overcomes the challenges that consumers previously faced in obtaining local gift cards in one convenient location.
With multiple patents pending, the platform’s dynamic selection engine customizes gift card options based on local businesses selected by the consumer. The service is offered free of charge to merchants, allowing local businesses to benefit from increased traffic without additional fees.
Nicole Glass, President of Gift Card Market, emphasized the personal touch that local gift cards provide: “Consumers equate food with love, and sending someone you care about to a beloved local gem makes more sense than giving a regular gift card.”
To accelerate the rollout of this new technology, Gift Card Marketplace has partnered with Stored Value Solutions (SVS), a leader in the gift card industry. SVS will serve as the official launch partner, helping to bring the Gift Card Market’s locally focused platform to a wider audience.
“We are very excited to announce our partnership with Gift Card Market,” said Jenny Parris, Chief Revenue Officer of SVS. “This partnership represents an important step forward in our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to our customers and gift card buyers. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise to create unique value and drive industry growth. We look forward to working closely with the Gift Card Market and are excited about the opportunities ahead.”
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