The Add New Gift Card feature allows store administrators to manually generate and issue gift cards for specific customers. This is useful for issuing complimentary gift cards, handling customer requests, or managing offline purchases.

✏️ How to Manually Create a Gift Card

1. Gift Card Code

1️⃣ Manual Typing

Status: Enabled (User Enters Code)
Description:
This option allows you to manually enter a custom gift card code. Useful when you want full control over the format or are issuing a code based on a specific naming convention.

• Ideal for admin-issued or promotional codes.
• Make sure each code is unique to avoid conflicts.
• Example: PROMO-2025-NEWYEAR

2️⃣ Auto Generate

Status: Enabled (Click to Generate)
Description:
Use this setting to automatically generate a unique gift card code by clicking a “Generate Code” button before submitting the form.

• Ensures standard formatting and uniqueness.
• Code is visible and can be edited before submission if needed.
• Example generated format: WXGC-7B92-1A3F-44DE

3️⃣ Disable Coupon Code Field (Auto Generate on Submit)

Status: Field Hidden/Disabled
Description:
The coupon code field is disabled entirely, and a secure gift card code is generated automatically during form submission.

• Prevents manual edits or accidental duplicates.
• Streamlines the admin process for faster gift card creation.
• Ideal for large-scale or quick issuance workflows.
• Example format: WXGC-6A3D-29E4-BA71

💡 Tip: Use a consistent format or let your system auto-generate codes for easy management.

2. Amount

Set the initial total value of the gift card.
Example: 100 (This means the recipient will receive $100 worth of store credit.)

3. Current Balance

You can also manually set the current available balance.
Example: 100 (In most cases, this will match the original amount unless the card is partially used.)

4. Expire Date

Specify how long the gift card will remain valid.
Example: 3 Months or a specific date like 2025-12-12.

🔔 Note: Expired gift cards cannot be redeemed.

👥 Recipient & Sender Info

5. Recipient’s Email

Add the recipient’s email address. This is where the digital gift card will be delivered.
Example: customer@example.com

6. Recipient’s Name

The full name of the person who will receive the gift card.
Example: Jessica Bloom

7. Sender’s Name

Enter the name of the person giving the gift card. This may be shown in the gift card email.
Example: Michael Smith

8. Message

Optionally, include a personal message that will appear in the email and PDF.
Example: “Hope you enjoy shopping! Happy Birthday 🎉”

📧 Send Gift Card Email

Toggle this option ON if you’d like the system to immediately send the gift card to the recipient after saving. You can also leave it OFF and send the email manually later.

💾 Save Gift Card

Once all the details are filled in, click Save Gift Card to create and store the gift card in your dashboard. It will now be visible in the “All Gift Cards” list and ready for use.