{"id":16529,"date":"2025-11-05T08:14:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.altegio.cloud\/?p=16529"},"modified":"2025-12-01T07:44:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T07:44:35","slug":"gift-card-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alteg.io\/en\/blog\/gift-card-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift card management \u2014 issue, track, and report across locations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift cards can be a high\u2011margin, loyalty\u2011friendly revenue stream\u2014if you can issue them cleanly, see balances instantly, and reconcile sales\/redemptions across every location. This guide explains how gift cards are modeled in Altegio\u2019s Loyalty module, how to search and report at chain scale, and how to tie activity back to finance for clean accounting (with links to the official knowledge base for each task).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How gift cards are represented in Altegio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift cards live in the Loyalty domain alongside loyalty cards and memberships, and are visible at both location and chain scopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Core attributes surfaced in reports include: gift card number, type, balance, par value, status, owner (customer), sale date\/place, payments, and amounts debited. See Report on gift cards. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client\u2011level context (including all gift cards owned) appears on the Customer chain card alongside memberships and loyalty cards. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905463467549-customer-chain-card\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All loyalty\u2011domain transactions\u2014including Gift card, Membership, accruals, debits, and manual adjustments\u2014are auditable in one place. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB: Loyalty &gt; Transactions)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note on scope UI: Altegio distinguishes Locations (yellow sidebar) vs Chains (purple sidebar). Many gift\u2011card controls\/reports are available at the chain level to aggregate data across branches. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issuing gift cards (overview and safe practices)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Issuance flows can vary by configuration and region. Use these principles and references:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the Loyalty module for card issuance\/management. The same module powers loyalty cards and gift cards; issuance workflows mirror that structure. For step\u2011by\u2011step issuance patterns (UI concepts, individual vs bulk), see Issuing loyalty cards (helpful for understanding card issuance UX and Excel bulk upload) and adapt to your Gift cards setup. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905960584861-issuing-loyalty-cards-to-clients\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB: Issuing loyalty cards to clients)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If migrating historical cards, use the module\u2019s bulk upload\/import options where available, or contact support for assisted migration (similar to other loyalty assets). Refer to the chain\u2011level card list and import notes in the Issuing loyalty cards KB. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905960584861-issuing-loyalty-cards-to-clients\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After issuance\/sale, the card and its balance will appear in the Gift cards report and in Loyalty &gt; Transactions, linked to the owner\u2019s phone number. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 1)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 2)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Align issuance data with the fields exposed by the Gift cards report (par value, status, owner phone, sale location). This guarantees scannable, chain\u2011wide reporting later. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking, lookup, and audits (day\u2011to\u2011day operations)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow this repeatable workflow for any gift\u2011card inquiry:<br>1) Locate the card<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to Loyalty &gt; Gift cards (chain interface) and filter by number, owner phone, status, sale date, use date, or location. Click Show. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use clickable fields to drill into the gift card, buyer, sale document, and payment entries. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2) See owner context<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the owner\u2019s Customer chain card to confirm other entitlements (memberships, loyalty cards) and messaging history. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905463467549-customer-chain-card\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Trace transactions end\u2011to\u2011end<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Loyalty &gt; Transactions and filter Operation type = Gift card, then narrow by date, location, or phone. Links on card numbers and client phones open full histories. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4) Export if needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the Gift cards report to Excel for audits or import into your BI. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chain\u2011wide reporting and KPIs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the chain interface for single\u2011pane visibility across all locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chain\u2011level Gift cards report: View inventory of active\/expired cards, balances outstanding (liability), sales by place\/date, and redemption activity. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client\u2011centric view: The chain client database and customer chain card provide consolidated history when the same client visits multiple branches. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905437905565-chain-client-database\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 1)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905463467549-customer-chain-card\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 2)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloadable evidence: All listed reports support Excel export, suitable for audit trails and reconciliation packs. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting and reconciliation links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect gift\u2011card activity to finance with built\u2011in reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial documents: Use Finance &gt; Documents to inspect and drill into transaction documents for the period (dates are clickable to open full detail). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868298872605-financial-documents\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily financial view: In the Appointment Calendar and Finance &gt; Reports &gt; Daily report, review all payment types taken that day (cash, card, loyalty\/membership), and cross\u2011reference against Loyalty &gt; Transactions filtered for Gift card. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868365506333-daily-financial-data\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company\u2011level accounting: For broader P&amp;L controls, see Finances &amp; Accounting module capabilities (automatic revenue calc, cash reconciliation, discrepancy checks). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/en\/finances-and-accounting\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(Overview)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Gift\u2011card transaction visibility resides in Loyalty &gt; Transactions and the Gift cards report; finance sections provide the accounting documents and period reports that you can reconcile to those loyalty logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role\u2011based access and data protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limit who can view\/export client and card data using user\/access controls; all exports are logged in Overview &gt; Data log. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4846920531613-securing-your-data-in-altegio\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(Access controls)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905620158621-staff-chain-report\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(Exports are logged)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use individual user accounts and restrict visibility of client contacts where appropriate. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4846977968669-appointment-calendar-access-rights\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One\u2011page quick reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Task<\/th><th>Where<\/th><th>Key reference<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Find a gift card, see balance\/status<\/td><td>Loyalty &gt; Gift cards (Chain)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Report on gift cards<\/mark><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Audit redemptions\/adjustments<\/td><td>Loyalty &gt; Transactions<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Loyalty transactions<\/mark><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>See client\u2019s full entitlements<\/td><td>Clients &gt; Customer chain card<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905463467549-customer-chain-card\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Customer chain card<\/mark><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Export data for audit\/BI<\/td><td>Export from reports<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Gift cards report<\/mark><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reconcile to finance<\/td><td>Finance &gt; Documents; Daily report<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868298872605-financial-documents\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Financial documents<\/mark><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868365506333-daily-financial-data\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Daily financial data<\/mark><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issue cards (UI concepts, bulk patterns)<\/td><td>Loyalty module<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905960584861-issuing-loyalty-cards-to-clients\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Issuing loyalty cards (KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step\u2011by\u2011step: run a chain\u2011wide gift card audit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Open chain space (purple). Go to Loyalty &gt; Gift cards and set filters: sale date range for the audit period; Status = Active; add Place of sale if needed. Click Show. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><br>2) Click Download as Excel and save the population of outstanding balances (liability reference). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><br>3) Switch to Loyalty &gt; Transactions, set Operation type = Gift card, and filter by the same date range to extract sales and redemption flows. Export to Excel. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><br>4) In Finance &gt; Documents and Finance &gt; Reports &gt; Daily report, pull period financials and verify that gift\u2011card sales collected and redemptions applied reconcile to Loyalty exports. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868298872605-financial-documents\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 1)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868365506333-daily-financial-data\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 2)<\/mark><\/a><br>5) Spot\u2011check edge cases by opening a card from the Gift cards list (click its number) and the owner\u2019s chain card to validate balances and usage. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905463467549-customer-chain-card\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I see where a gift card was sold and redeemed?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Use the Gift cards report (Date and place of sale) and Loyalty > Transactions for debits\/credits by location. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 1)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 2)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I manage gift cards across all branches in one view?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes\u2014use the chain interface (purple). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Where can I export data for auditors?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Both Gift cards and Loyalty > Transactions sections have Excel export; finance documents lists also export. <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 1)<\/mark><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868298872605-financial-documents\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB 2)<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report on gift cards (chain report, filters, export). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4906028682781-report-on-gift-cards\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issuing cards (UI concepts; individual and bulk for loyalty cards\u2014useful analogues for gift\u2011card issuance). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905960584861-issuing-loyalty-cards-to-clients\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loyalty transactions (audit trail, filters by operation type incl. Gift card). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4905979818397-loyalty-cards-transactions\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial documents (drill\u2011down into period documents). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868298872605-financial-documents\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily financial data (day\u2011view of cash\/card\/loyalty payments). <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4868365506333-daily-financial-data\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(KB)<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Gift cards can be a high\u2011margin, loyalty\u2011friendly revenue stream\u2014if you can issue them cleanly, see balances instantly, and reconcile sales\/redemptions across every location. 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