This article will show you how to set up and sell Online Gift Cards/Vouchers.

Video: Activate & Brand Online Gift Cards


Step-by-Step Guide

Online Gift Cards are an additional revenue booster for your business and also allow you to use less paper in the salon. It is a must-have feature for any successful business. 

Go to ManagerSettingsOnline.

Under the online settings, there is a Gift Card Sales tab. Switch the tab to Yes

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You are now set up, and the Buy a Gift Card/Voucher button will be automatically added to your Phorest Online Booking page. If you're looking to link your online Gift Cards to your website, check out this guide to see how.


How Much Does it Cost?

UK & Ireland

Online Gift Card transactions are subject to a 2.9% + 25c/p processing fee + VAT.

All fees will be deducted before the payout is deposited in your bank account.

Australia

Online Gift Card transactions are subject to a 5% processing fee + GST.

Volume-based discounts are available. For more information, contact our Grow team at letsgrowaus@phorest.com.

All fees will be deducted before the payout is deposited in your bank account.

Canada

Online Gift Card transactions are subject to a 2.9% + 25c processing fee + Tax.

All fees will be deducted before the payout is deposited in your bank account.

USA (with Stripe)

Online Gift Card transactions are subject to a 4% processing fee.

All fees will be deducted before the payout is deposited in your bank account.

USA (with International Bancard)

Transactional fees for businesses in the US using PhorestPay through International Bancard are subject to the information outlined in your agreement with International Bancard.

Note: The maximum gift card amount a client can purchase at any one time is $/€/£1000. This is set by our payments processor partner.

Online Gift Card Promotions

Do you want to run a discounted or added-value gift card promotion online? Check out this guide to find out how!

To learn more about using Online Gift Cards to generate revenue, enrol in our Online Gift Cards course in Phorest Academy - online, on-demand, and on-the-go learning for busy salon professionals.

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