Key takeaways
- Gift cards bring revenue now for goods or services redeemed later.
- They bring customers back and let fans share your brand.
- Manual delivery, tracking, fraud and many channels are the main challenges.
- Keysender fulfills orders from eBay or your own website on one dashboard.
- You pay a fee per dispatch, not a high percentage of each sale.
Selling gift cards online lets your business capture immediate revenue and build customer loyalty, but manual distribution, fraud, and omni-channel tracking get in the way. Keysender manages inventory, automates distribution, and guards against card-not-present fraud, fulfilling every order whether a customer buys on eBay or your own website.
The rising trend of online gift cards sales
In today's digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to drive sales and manage costs. Gift cards have emerged as a favorite gifting choice, reminding recipients of their favorite pre-COVID spots. However, not all small businesses are equipped for online gift card sales. Don't worry, it's simpler than you think.
The benefits of selling gift cards for your business
- Immediate Revenue: When a gift card is purchased, you receive funds for services or goods to be redeemed later, providing financial flexibility amidst fluctuating industry challenges.
- Customer Retention: As normalcy returns, customers are looking to reconnect with their beloved spots. Gift cards act as gentle reminders for them to revisit once they feel safe to do so.
- Brand Loyalty: Nothing matches the joy of sharing a favorite place with a friend and discovering they loved the experience too. Offering gift cards allows your brand's enthusiasts to spread their love, winning you more loyal fans.
Addressing the challenges: Keysender at your service
While there are many benefits to offering gift cards, several challenges exist such as the costs of manual distribution and tracking, fraud, and managing omni-channel distribution. These are areas where Keysender can assist.
Streamlining your gift card sales with Keysender
Keysender simplifies your process by managing inventory, automating product distribution, and safeguarding against card-not-present fraud. Regardless of whether your customer purchases on eBay or your website, we fulfill the order, centralizing all transactions on your vendor dashboard.
Moreover, our services are scalable. As digital product distributors, we pride ourselves on allowing vendors to distribute digital products for a per-distribution transaction fee rather than a high sales percentage, enabling profitable scaling.
Whether you're selling for your business or reselling coupons and gift cards, schedule a demo with Keysender to start distributing your vouchers today.