For a detailed overview of creating gift cards in bulk, watch this video:
Givy allows merchants to easily create anywhere from two to two thousand (or more!) gift cards using our intuitive interface.
Bulk Gift Card Creation
First, click the Issue Gift Card button in the app, then select Issue Multiple Gift Cards.
You'll see a button for Download CSV Template, which we recommend doing. Open this .csv file in software like Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice, or use a free Google Docs account, and import the .CSV into a blank Sheet.
In our example, we'll open the .CSV in Google Docs, and add a number of rows. Each row must contain:
from_name: the name in the "From" field if sending via email
recipient_name: the name of the person receiving the gift card
recipient_email: if being emailed, enter the recipient's email address
initial_amount: the amount, in your store's default currency, for the card
code: *OPTIONAL* if you want to specify the gift card code, add this to your CSV
Must be alphanumeric, between 8-20 characters
Once this is completed, download the file as a .CSV, or save the .CSV in your other application.
Now, you can upload or drag the file into the file upload area. This will automatically count the number of rows in your .CSV, and calculate the total amount which will be created.
Next, you can turn on optional settings for this bulk creation flow.
Set Expiry Date
This will set the gift cards to expire on a specific date. We recommend being familiar with local laws before enabling this, as many jurisdictions don't allow gift cards to expire.
Notify recipients via email
If selected, some additional email fields will be available, including a personal message which will be sent in the email, a GIF to add some personality, and an option to send the message at a later date.
Choose Language
If you have a multi-lingual store, and have updated your emails in multiple languages, you can choose which language to use in the outgoing email.
View Results
Once the button to Create 24 Gift Cards is selected, Givy will immediately create your gift cards, and may email the recipients if this was configured. You can see the results of your batch on the Gifts page.
