CORE | Set Up Gift Cards

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Overview

Setting up branded gift cards in CORE lets you offer flexible promos, boost referrals, and make gifting easy year-round — especially around holidays like Black Friday, Christmas, or Mother’s Day.

 

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Prerequisites

• Admin access to CORE
• A gift card image file ready (JPEG or PNG)
• Payment settings configured

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Step-by-step instructions

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Step 1: Navigate to the Gift Cards section

1. Log in to your CORE admin account.
2. Click the Payments tab.
3. Go to Retail Configurations > Gift Cards.

 

 

 

Tip: You must upload at least one design before you can create a gift card.

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Step 2: Upload a gift card design

1. Scroll to the bottom and click Upload Card Design.
2. Choose and upload your image.
3. Crop and save as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Tip: You can upload multiple designs and select one per gift card.

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Step 3: Create your gift card

1. Click Add Gift Card.
2. Enter the Gift Card Name — this is what customers will see.
3. Select your uploaded Gift Card Design.

 

 

 

 

 

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Step 4: Set value and pricing

1. Toggle Enable Fixed Value ON to set a specific value.
2. Enter the Value (what the gift card is worth) and the Cost (what customers pay).

 

 

Tip: You can run promos like "$100 value for $80" by adjusting these fields.

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Step 5: Configure settings

1. Toggle Allow Purchase Online ON to enable website/app purchases.
2. Toggle Anyone Can Purchase ON to make it public:
   • OFF = only select members can buy.
3. Toggle Allow Redeem at Configured Locations if your brand has multiple studios.

 

 

Tip: Leaving "Anyone Can Purchase" ON makes gift cards available to non-members too.

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Step 6: Save and manage your gift cards

1. Click Add Gift Card to save.
2. You’ll now see:
   • Value and cost
   • Issued and claimed count
   • Status (Active or Archived)

To disable a gift card:

1. Click the Edit icon.
2. Click Archive to hide it from sale but allow redemption.
3. View archived cards under the Archived tab.

 

 

 

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Expected outcome

Your gift card will be available online and in-studio with the correct design, value, and settings — ready to sell and redeem!

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FAQs

Q: Can I use more than one gift card design?

A: Yes! Upload multiple designs and choose which one to apply per card.

Q: Will archived gift cards still work?

A: Yes — archived cards can still be redeemed but won’t show for new purchases.

Q: Can non-members buy gift cards?

A: Yes, if "Anyone Can Purchase" is turned ON.

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Still need help?

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