Digital gift cards in Apple & Google Wallet

Digital gift cards that customers actually use

Sell gift cards online or at checkout. Delivered instantly to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. No customer app required. Redeemable at any of your locations.

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The problem

What's not working with current solutions

Physical gift cards are expensive and slow

Printing, distribution, plastic waste — plus the customer still has to remember to bring the card.

App-based gift cards have low adoption

60-80% of customers won't install a store app just to hold a gift card. The gift card goes unredeemed.

Traditional gift card platforms are enterprise-only

Six-figure setup fees, 6-12 month implementations. Not viable for growing retailers.

How it works

The 7Konto approach for retail gift cards

Customer buys gift card

Online via your website, or at checkout in any of your stores. Any amount, any denomination.

Delivered to wallet in seconds

Customer receives a link via email or SMS. They scan a QR code or tap the link. Card appears in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet in 10 seconds.

Recipient uses at any store

Recipient opens their wallet at checkout, cashier enters amount on POS, terminal shows QR, recipient scans it. Balance debited in real-time.

Full tracking and reporting

You see every gift card sold, redeemed, expiring. Track redemption rates, average values, geographic patterns.

Key features

What you get

Purpose-built for retail gift cards use cases. Configured to match your specific workflows.

Instant digital delivery

Customer receives gift card in email/SMS in seconds. Perfect for last-minute gifts.

Redeemable online and in-store

Same card works at POS via QR, or online via checkout widget / PSP embedding. One balance across both.

Works across all your locations

One gift card, redeemable at any store in your chain. No location restrictions.

Customizable denominations

Fixed amounts ($25, $50, $100) or custom amounts chosen by buyer. Your choice.

Promotional bonuses

Offer "buy $100, get $110" or seasonal promotions. Configure directly in admin panel.

Personalized designs

Different designs for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries. Buyer picks the design at purchase.

Use cases

Real-world applications

Specific ways businesses in this space use 7Konto today.

Retail chain gift cards for the holiday season
Personalized birthday and anniversary gifts
Corporate gift purchases (bulk buys with reporting)
Employee reward programs
Marketing giveaways and contests
Refund alternatives (offer store credit as digital gift card)

What to expect

Deployment expectations

Typical delivery time

Under 30 seconds from purchase to customer's wallet

Setup time

Under 1 week with free onboarding

Card issuance cost

Zero — no printing, no plastic, no shipping

FAQ

Common questions from retail gift cards businesses

Can customers still buy gift cards in-store?

Yes. At checkout, cashier enters the amount, prints a receipt with QR code. Customer scans it with their phone — the gift card appears in their wallet immediately. Or you can email/SMS a link to the recipient directly.

Can gift cards be redeemed across locations?

Yes. One gift card is redeemable at any store in your chain. Balance is stored centrally, updated in real-time. Perfect for retailers with multiple locations, franchisees, or coalition programs.

What if the recipient wants to give it as a physical gift?

They can print out a designed card with QR code. Or you can offer optional physical delivery with a small card that has the QR to redeem. Best of both worlds — the digital experience with a physical gift.

How do we handle refunds on gift cards?

You control the policy. Options include: never refundable (typical), refundable in original payment method, or transferable to another gift card. Configure per gift card or per program.

Ready to launch retail gift cards on 7Konto?

Free 30-day pilot with full setup and training. We configure everything for your specific business. No credit card required.