Using Pre-Printed Gift Cards

By definition, a pre-printed gift card includes the store’s name and a related image printed on a 30-mil plastic card.  On the back of the card, the serial number and related barcode have already been assigned.  If the TransActPOS system has been configured to accept pre-printed gift card, the creation process has been streamlined to not include the recipient or the purchaser’s information.  

 

When a pre-printed gift card is purchased, the system will immediately prompt for the amount of the gift card purchase, and then requests the gift card’s serial number before continuing to the payment process.  

 

The Gift Card Maintenance is an additional option that can be added to your installation.  This module will generate the required serial numbers for preprinted gift cards. Access to this option requires that the assigned group have full rights to the Options | Gift Card Maint..

 

To begin the transaction, select POS | Gift Card and then select "New".  The system will present the Gift Card Purchase screen into which the Gift Card Amount is entered.  Select Next to continue.  For Pre-Printed Gift Cards the Do Not Print Amount and Description fields are not available.

 

 

If the amount is incorrect, select "Back" to edit the Gift Amount.  Select "Save" to continue.

 

To enter the card purchaser or card recipient, click on the Review the Gift Card drop down listing arrow.  Select the appropriate screen selector and enter the information.  Note that if the Recipient information is not entered, the usage, balance, or replacement of the card can not be found.

 

Next, turn over the gift card and scan the barcode.  If a scanner is not available, enter the number using the keyboard.

 

 

The next screen will request a payment.  Select the appropriate payment type.

 

 

The system will return to the Gift Card screen indicting the assigned Card Serial Number, the Issued Amount, Balance, and the Status of "Unused".

 

 

If the payment process is canceled, the gift card which has been assigned to the purchase will be canceled also. Notice the status of the card: Canceled