The Gift Card module supports two different gift card types: Internal and External
Internal Gift Card System
Definitions:
· Gift Card refers to a preprinted 30mil plastic card
· Gift Certificate refers to a paper-based document printed on your page printer on demand
Internal Gift Cards and Certificates created within TransActPOS have distinct advantages over nationally branded gift cards.
· No Transaction fees
· Redemption of gift cards and certificates limited to your store
· Purchase history of Transactions
· Alternate uses such as Heating Assistance billing
External Gift Card System
The External Gift Card option refers to vendor branded cards like to Do it Best Gift Cards, True Value Gift Cards, and Repeat Rewards Gift Cards, which are managed by their respective processors. TransActPOS and Verifone are capable of processing these gift card transactions.
The gift card purchase and payment processing of the gift cards align with the normal flow of the sale and payment transactions.
Gift Registry
Gift Registry allows recipients to create a gift registry for that special occasion. The Gift Registry system tracks purchases made at the point-of-sale and indicates the gift giver. Reports present the gift registry's current status and create a giver list for the recipient thank you notes. This integrated system provides a unique revenue stream not typically associated with the hardware store industry.
Registrants may utilize a Symbol 1504 scanner for batch-based collection of items for their wish list. The resulting list is then downloaded to the registry and edited if required.
With the TransActPOS Wireless module installed and a wireless handheld device available, the item scanning process includes viewing the items selected in real-time.
Upon arrival to the store, a gift registry is printed for the purchaser, indicating the desired items' status. During the sale process, the clerk scans the barcode registry to associate the invoiced items to the registry.
A listing of gifts and from whom the gifts were received can assist in writing thank you notes for the individual and is an appreciated service provided by the store.
