People get a headache when it comes to choosing a gift. Even after spending hours in choosing one, they aren’t sure whether the recipient would like it or not. It can be truly exhausting for racking their brain to think of the perfect gift. So, if you want to gift your friends and family in gifts they’ll love, consider gift cards that will give them the freedom to choose and they’re bound to appreciate what they get. With physical card, however, losing a gift card or having it stolen can be a headache, especially if you have failed to register it or keep the gift card number. There’s a tips for this problem, though: e-gift cards. Since the mobile phone has become an integral part of the shopping experience, e-gift cards are easier to buy, easier to give, easier to keep track of, and are an easier forum in which to earn loyalty rewards. E-gift cards are far more secure and convenient. You can send or receive an e-card without any hassle and the amount is always safe.
What is an e-gift card?
It’s a virtual card that can be used for making purchases in the store. E-gift cards, also referred to as digital gift cards or electronic gift cards contain a gift code assigned by the brand or supplier and are sent via email.
These cards are very effective when you are an indecisive buyer. Sellers decide a range and terms and conditions for the validity and usability of the card.
How do e-gift cards work?
When sent over the recipient’s email address, they can redeem the gift card on the brand’s website by applying the gift code on the checkout page or add the amount to their store wallet. Once applied, the product amount falling under the gift card amount is discounted. Specially, e-gift cards can be sent to anyone anywhere all over the world. That is very convenient for giving gifts to the ones far away.
How to send an e- gift card?
There are few simple steps that you have to follow to send an e-gift card:
Select the e-gift card option from the menu or category section
Select your favorite design or upload a picture to personalize it
Select an amount that you wish to gift
Mention the recipient’s name
Add recipient’s email address where you want to send it
Add a customized text message for your loved ones
Review order in the cart
The recipient and sender gets an email
Advantages of e-gift cards
There are plenty of benefits to giving e-gift cards
One of the primary benefits of sending gift cards electronically is that the gift can be sent almost immediately (and free of charge!). That makes perfect last-minute gifts.
E-gift cards can be an appropriate gift for the holidays or any other special occasion.
They are easy and convenient to use. More importantly, they are very convenient for giving gifts at a distance.
In terms of gift giving, e-gift cards might be preferable if you have no idea what to buy for someone on your gift list, as they allow the recipient to buy what they want and when they want.
E-gift cards are easy and cost effective to personalize with designs, messages or photos. E-gift cards offer enormous choice as businesses can provide a catalogue of rewards.
E-gift cards have a range of digital security options – such as activation controls – means they can be more secure than physical cards, which are easier to lose.
An e-gift card is kinder to the environment. It’s not just unwanted gifts that might find their way to landfill. It also has no wasteful wrapping paper required.
In short, an e-gift card is one of the most thoughtful and personal presents there is – it’s saying to that someone that you appreciate them, and you want to gift them something. An e-gift card is like any other gift that you give. And it comes with enough freedom for your hard-to-pin-down relatives to find something they’ll actually want. Seriously, no one has ever been upset to receive money to shop with their favorite things. If you have never given someone an e-gift before, now you can try.
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