Typical Confusion Around Ordering Gift Cards

If you’re interested in getting gift cards for your business but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. There can be some confusion surrounding ordering gift cards that can put people off. We’ll clarify a few things to get you moving in the right direction. Plus, always remember: if you ever have a question, just ask!

Why Should I Care If My Plastic Card is Laminated?

You’re ordering plastic cards—gift cards, membership cards, or the many other options—and the topic of lamination comes up. The card is already plastic, so why does it need to be laminated? This is a common question with many answers.

Top 2017 Trends Impact Plastic Gift Cards

At the beginning of every year, there is always speculation about what trends we’ll see in the upcoming year. It could be clothing, sport, business trends or any variety of topics. We like to watch what the popular forecasts predict.

Exciting Plastic Card Options for Your Church

In search of something special to add value to your church’s offerings? With a library of over 70 card shapes and sizes, we will develop a custom card solution for your faith-based organization.

How Do I Set Up a Reward Card Program?

If you’re asking how to set up a reward card program, you probably at least know the appeal of plastic rewards cards. Simply put, reward programs are a very trendy and effective way to encourage customer loyalty and promote repeat purchasing behavior. Common reward card programs can be as simple as a paper punch card (buy 5 cups of coffee get the 6th free!) or a plastic card that tracks various behaviors and awards the user after earning a set number of points ($10 off after $100 purchase)?

3 Membership Card Options For Your Gym

Does your gym or fitness center see an increase in memberships at the beginning of each year? How about after a huge promotion?

Options Within Closed-Loop and Open-Loop Gift Card Programs

You have received gift cards, given them as gifts, and now you want to offer them for your business. The benefits of a gift card program for your customers are clear: they are easy to buy, use, and offer your customers options. Plus, they are a promotional tool for your business. What are your gift card program possibilities?

Closed Loop vs. Open: What Is The Best Gift Card Program For My Business?

Many businesses start thinking about adding a gift card program but don’t know where to start. With the right help, implementing a gift card program doesn’t need to be difficult. There are a few things to decide, one of them being whether you want to offer a closed-loop or open-loop gift card program.

What You Don't Know About Gift Cards May Hurt You

You're making a great decision by ordering gift cards for your business. Relax and let CARDSource walk you through the process. We’ll give you some helpful tips along the way to ensure your gift cards match your business and goals. Placing an order for gift cards is simple, but taking a few extra moments to ensure you're focused on your business and your customers can make it a real success.

Creating Customer Loyalty with Membership Cards

You’ve probably heard the statistics about how it is easier to keep an existing customer than trying to attract a new customer.

How Are Gift Cards Made?

Production of gift cards is, first and foremost, a printing process.

The customer's logo and design is reproduced on a plastic card and a unique number is added to each individual card. The vast majority of these are constructed using PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic.

What Are the Benefits of Offering Gift Cards for a Small Business?

Customized gift cards for small business are a great way to increase sales and loyalty.

Long ago, large retailers recognized the many benefits of selling gift cards at their locations.

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