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Market Researchers: Is It Time to Review Your Gift Card Provider?

Make your research budget work harder. See what to ask your gift card provider about claim data, reporting, and unclaimed rewards.
Aaron Zide
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How to Buy, Send, and Track Bulk Gift Cards for Research Participants

Learn how to buy, send, and track bulk gift cards for research participants, from IRB approvals and spreadsheet delivery to privacy, funding methods, and fees.
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How Businesses Can Send Fast, Flexible Digital Disbursements At Scale

Not all digital disbursements work the same. Compare methods for incentives, rebates, and rewards, and choose a platform that can scale.
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How ISPs can evaluate a prepaid card program provider

Sending prepaid card rewards is easy. Learn what internet providers should ask a prepaid gift card program provider about reporting, unclaimed value, and true cost.
Aaron Zide
Aaron Zide

Gift With Purchase Promotions: How To Use Digital Rewards To Increase Sales

Learn how a gift with purchase promotion can lift sales without cutting your core price, along with digital gift ideas you can automate and track.
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eBay Gift Card Sales Are Being Discontinued: What Reward Programs Should Do

eBay gift card sales are being phased out. Learn what comes next and explore prepaid Visa® and full-catalog alternatives for your rewards program.
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Gift Card Rewards Program Cost: Budget Formula And Calculator

Your gift card rewards program cost is more than rewards times value. Learn the budget formula, claim rate, funding fees, and what happens to unclaimed rewards.
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How to Design a Rewards Program That Actually Works

Sending a gift card is easy — designing a rewards program that runs itself takes a plan. Here's how to structure duration, rewards, and budget.
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The Best Virtual Gift Cards For Remote Employees In 2026

Find the best digital gift cards for remote employees, from quick coffee rewards to flexible catalogs that work across regions, budgets, and milestones.
Emilie Fyfe
Emilie Fyfe

Online Survey Incentives That Save Time, Budget, And Fulfillment Headaches

Online survey incentives can lift participation without draining your research budget. Here's how to pick gift cards and prepaid cards for surveys, along with fulfillment tools that actually scale.
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Amazon Gift Card Minimum Denomination Is Changing to $5

Starting July 15, 2026, Amazon.com and Amazon.ca gift cards ordered through distributors will have a $5 minimum. Here’s how to prepare.
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How to Send Bulk $5 Gift Cards (Without Making Rewards Feel Cheap)

Learn when bulk $5 gift cards actually work, how to pick the right brands, and how to send low-denomination rewards at scale without wasting budget on admin.
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Incentives for blood donation: Why claim rates and reporting matter

Learn how blood centers can improve incentives for blood donation with better claim-rate reporting, more donor choice, and unclaimed reward visibility.
Aaron Zide
Aaron Zide

Rewards Payout APIs vs. Cash Payout APIs: How To Choose The Right Fit

Learn how a rewards payout API differs from cash payout tools like Stripe and Tipalti, and when gift cards and prepaid cards are the simpler way to send incentives at scale.
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Buying Bulk Walmart Gift Cards? Here’s What Businesses Should Know

Businesses can buy Walmart gift cards in bulk through Walmart's corporate program or through a gift card platform. Here's how to pick the right approach.
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How B2B Teams Can Buy Gift Cards in Bulk at a Discount

How to buy gift cards in bulk at a discount by comparing fees, volume pricing, unclaimed funds, and total program costs.
Matt Brossard
Matt Brossard

Customer Loyalty For Aesthetic Businesses: Why Use Digital Gift Cards

Build a better loyalty program for your aesthetic business with digital gift cards that encourage repeat bookings, referrals, and client retention.
Aaron Zide
Aaron Zide

Unclaimed Gift Cards: What Happens to Unused Reward Funds?

What happens to unclaimed gift cards? Learn how claim status, expiry dates, and reward tracking affect incentive budgets and recipients.
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The Complete Guide To AI Adoption Incentives For Business Leaders

Most companies are AI-rich and usage-poor. A 3-tier digital incentive framework bridges the human gap in AI ROI—with micro-rewards, efficiency dividends, and innovation bounties.
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Teacher Appreciation Ideas For Principals: Easy Gifts From Administration

Discover cost-effective, scalable teacher appreciation gifts from administration—digital gift cards that give every staff member real choice, without adding hours to your week.
Emily Byrne
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How To Use Flexible Gift Cards To Run A Smarter Incentive Program In 2026

Flexible gift cards are the new standard for incentive programs. See what 2026 data says, explore your options, and learn how to send them without hidden fees.
Zoe North
Zoe North