Holiday cheer is important in the workplace with limited time to celebrate these special months. Digital gift cards are convenient for both the customer, employee, and the company, which makes them an ideal choice for marketing purposes or employee-reward programs. Digital rewards are important for your business, your team, your community, and you!
Why Reward with Digital Gift Cards?
Digital gift cards are a great way to reward your employees, customers, friends, and family. They are convenient, easy to use and secure. That is because more people have digital devices than physical cards. It is also easier for someone else to steal or lose a physical gift card than it is a digital one. When you give someone an electronic gift card that has been activated, they can instantly redeem its value at their favorite retailer or online store without ever having to take out their wallet!
Physical cards also only work in certain locations, whereas e-gift cards can be used anywhere that accepts online payments such as Amazon Payments or PayPal. Digital gift cards also do not expire like paper ones do, which means recipients will never lose money if they forget about them!
How to Choose the Best Digital Gift Card for the Holidays
When it comes to choosing the right gift card, there are several things you should consider. First and foremost, you will want to ensure that the digital gift card is relevant to the recipient. For example, if you are purchasing a gift card for an employee of yours who loves going on hikes in nature, it would be best if you purchased a gift card that can help them maintain their lifestyle. If they love eating out at restaurants, then perhaps a gift card to their favorite place to eat is the way to go.
Secondly, consider whether it is appropriate for the occasion itself. If someone has just moved into a new home or apartment with their significant other—or even if they have just finished building one themselves—they may appreciate something like Target™.
Thirdly, we must consider who exactly is receiving these gifts. If your recipients live a fast-paced lifestyle and keep up with digital trends, they will have no problem finding and activating their digital gift card. If your recipients are unaware of how digital gift cards work, it might take more instruction for them to get started compared to a physical one.
Digital Rewards for Your Team at Home
You can use digital rewards to reward your employees, students, neighbors, and vendors who provide services that help your business succeed. Digital rewards can be used in any situation where you want to motivate individuals or groups of people and create a positive feeling among them. Maybe your team at home does not need a gasoline gift card since they are not commuting, but they have needs in other areas and it is up to you to find out!
Your Digital Gift Card Guide – at a glance!
Picking the right brand can be challenging if you do not know your recipient. Send out a survey asking them questions about their needs, wants, and lifestyle to get a better understanding. Here are some of the brands we offer to get you thinking about your own employees and customers.
Entertainment lovers will love… AMC Theaters, Fandango, and Regal Cinema
Shopping lovers will love… Macy’s, TJ Maxx, and Kohl’s.
Home innovators and decorators will love… The Home Depot®, Bed Bath & Beyond®, and Lowe’s®.
Foodies will love… Darden Brands, Buffalo Wild Wings, or Applebee’s.
Sports lovers will love… Dicks Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops, or Top Golf.
Anyone can use… Amazon.com, Walmart®, Uber, and Visa® eRward Card
Need help figuring out which digital gift cards work best? Give us a call at (888) 774-0125. In the meantime, check out more information about our digital offerings at bit.ly/DigitalRPG.