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How quickly can I set it up?
Very quickly. We first set up your business profile. Then we add a gift card section on your website for online sales. Download the crave.cards app for redemptions and top-ups. You are ready to sell, redeem and track gift cards.
How much does it cost?
We charge 3% commission on purchased card value on our crave easy plan. If you sell high volumes of cards or you need enhanced campaign functionalities, you pay €40 monthly and €1 per issued card on our crave more plan. Standard bank charges apply.
Will my staff be able to use it?
Yes. Our mobile app allows you and your staff to easily redeem and top up cards in store and on the go. You can also set up individual access for each staff member. You have full oversight of your gift card offering in the desktop management dashboard.
How often are settlements made?
We settle quickly and regularly. Talk to us, if you have any special preferences.
Can I use my brand on the gift cards?
Yes, with our crave easy plan, you can customise one main digital card with your logo and brand colours. On our crave more plan, you can customise an unlimited number of digital cards with your branding, imagery, and messaging to suit every occasion.
frequently asked questions
What is crave.cards?
crave.cards provides card management solutions for businesses of all types and sizes. The online platform provides full control over gift card sales, redemptions, top-ups and interactions with customers. Businesses using crave.cards benefit from detailed reporting and insights, and the flexibility to offer a tailored gift card program at reasonable operating cost. crave.cards is part of the UpCo Technologies cloud software suite for the retail and hospitality industry. Made in Ireland.
What are the advantages of using crave.cards as a gift card management solution?
Unmatched detailed reporting and insight on all gift card sales and transactions. More tools and functionalities to create a better gift card offering for the business. Competitively low rates to help manage and control costs.
How do I switch gift card providers?
Switching providers can be stressful. That is why we will do everything we can to make switching and transferring your existing gift cards as easy as possible.
How do I set up gift cards for my business?
You can sign up directly on the website and set up your business profile. You can choose between our two monthly plans – crave easy and crave more – depending on the needs of your business. Take a look at our two plans and follow the steps to register your business and start selling gift cards now. Make sure to have your contact and business details ready.
You can contact us anytime at hello@crave.cards
Are the payment methods secure?
Yes. Card processing is done through BOI Payment Acceptance (BOIPA) and Evo Payments, which incorporates PCI-compliant transaction processing to meet all EMV level 3 compliance requirements for payment processing in the U.S. and Europe.
Where can I see how many gift cards I’ve sold?
You can track your sold cards in the gift card desktop management dashboard, when you are logged in to your account.
Where can I see the balance on my sold gift cards?
You can access these details in the gift card management dashboard on your desktop. All information is available in the back office.
Do I have access to analytics?
Yes! Your desktop management dashboard has analytics and reporting capabilities, so you can track your gift card sales and balances in real time.
Can I create reports?
Yes! You can set out what you’d like to report on, modify date ranges, and much more in your desktop management dashboard.
Can I send gift cards to multiple customers at the same time?
Yes! You can upload the details of the individual customers in a csv. file to your desktop management app and batch send gift cards.
Can I top up a gift card?
Yes! Whether it’s a digital or physical card, you can add unlimited top ups from your gift card dashboard.
What happens if a customer loses their gift card?
If a customer loses their gift card, you can go to your desktop management dashboard and deactivate the card. You can reactivate the card, if the customer finds it.
Do you provide the physical cards?
No. But you have the flexibility to choose your own card manufacturer, and we will provide the details for the physical cards to them. We are happy to introduce you to recommended card producers that we have worked with previously.
How will my data be protected?
We adhere to all GDPR policies and have built-in layers of protection against cyber attacks.
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