To learn more about using Online Gift Cards to generate revenue, enrol in our Online Gift Cards Course in Phorest Academy - online, on-demand and on-the-go learning for busy salon professionals.
Video: Enable Gift Cards to Sell Online
NOTE: Clients are no longer asked to 'Pledge' a gift card. This now says 'Checkout'.
Step-by-step guide
Online Gift Cards are an additional revenue booster for your business and also allow you to use less paper in the salon. It is a must-have feature for any successful business.
Go to Manager and Settings. Click Online.
Under the online settings, there is a Gift Card Sales tab. Switch the tab to Yes
You are now set up to sell online gift cards through your online booking platform. The branding color will link with the color you have set up for your Online Booking.
There is a URL link below the setup tab to copy into marketing campaigns or onto your website that will allow your clients to purchase the Gift Cards
EU/UK Salons
By enabling online gift cards you are agreeing to the following terms; Gift Voucher payments are subject to a 2.9% + 25c/p processing fee. All fees will be deducted before the payout is deposited in your bank account.
NB for salons processing Gift Vouchers during the Coronavirus crisis
US Salons
By enabling online gift cards you are agreeing to the following terms. Gift card payments are subject to the standard (1.5-3% depending on card type) transaction processing fee. All fees will be deducted daily during the crisis.
Australian Salons
By enabling online gift cards you are agreeing to the following terms; Gift Voucher payments are subject to a 5% processing fee. All fees will be deducted before the payout is deposited in your bank account.
The maximum gift card amount someone can purchase from your salon at any one time is $400. This is set by our payments processor partner. A minimum and maximum pledge amount will appear on the screen when adding a value.
To learn more about using Online Gift Cards to generate revenue, enrol in our Online Gift Cards Course in Phorest Academy - online, on-demand and on-the-go learning for busy salon professionals.