Gift Card FAQ
When will I get the card?
Cards are issued to the recipient only.The sender does not receive a copy of the gift card. The sender will receive an order confirmation (receipt of purchase) ONLY.This CANNOT be used for redemption.If you would like a copy of the gift card, please email us and we will forward you a copy once it has been issued.
Most gift cards are issued in less than 2 hours & often much sooner.A delay is in place at the merchant's request to reduce credit card theft.If the merchant has a longer than 2-hour delay, it should be noted on the gift card page of the merchant's website.
If it has been 2 hours, please have your recipient check spam/junk mail.The order will come from GC-Orders@LocalGiftCards.com. If your recipient still cannot locate the card, please check your order confirmation to make sure there are no typos in the recipient's email. Then, please contact us at INFO@LocalGiftCards.com.
Most gift cards are issued in less than 2 hours & often much sooner.A delay is in place at the merchant's request to reduce credit card theft.If the merchant has a longer than 2-hour delay, it should be noted on the gift card page of the merchant's website.
If it has been 2 hours, please have your recipient check spam/junk mail.The order will come from GC-Orders@LocalGiftCards.com. If your recipient still cannot locate the card, please check your order confirmation to make sure there are no typos in the recipient's email. Then, please contact us at INFO@LocalGiftCards.com.
What if I want to give this in person?
Simple! Just use the SAME email address as the recipient and the sender.Please avoid using multiple personal email addresses. When you receive the E-gift card, you can print it out and put it in an envelope or wrap it up in a box for a fun surprise.You may want to follow up after giving your E-gift by forwarding the digital copy via email, so the recipient has it for safekeeping.
Physical gift cards
Simple! Just use the SAME email address as the recipient and the sender.Please avoid using multiple personal email addresses.E-gift cards
E-gift cards are instantly sent to the recipient's email address
with an image of the e-gift card as it appears here on our web site.
You can also include a personalized message with an e-gift card, which will appear in the body of the email to the recipient.M-gift cards
M-gift cards are instantly sent to the recipient's mobile phone as an SMS text message,
and will include the name of the business where the gift card can be used, as well as any personalized messaging you have added.Can I choose the time and date of delivery?
To customize delivery, please select your time and date from the options in the order customization screen before adding the card to the cart.Please note that you cannot choose a delivery time that is sooner than the security delay.In most cases this will be 2 hours.Exceptions will be noted on the gift card page of the merchant's website.
Physical gift cards
To customize delivery, please select your time and date from the options in the order customization screen before adding the card to the cart.Please note that you cannot choose a delivery time that is sooner than the security delay.In most cases this will be 2 hours.Exceptions will be noted on the gift card page of the merchant's website.E-gift and m-gift cards
E-gift and m-gift cards are delivered instantly, or at the delivery time selected when adding the card to your cart.How can I check the balance of my gift card or merchandise credit card?
You can check your balance on the Gift Card Balance area of the site.
You can also call 1-888-303-1175 for balance information 24 hours a day.
You can also call 1-888-303-1175 for balance information 24 hours a day.
Can I order a plastic card?
To purchase a plastic gift card please visit the place of business during operating hours or call their offices for assistance. REMEMBER E-gifts are a great alternative.A lost or stolen plastic card is irreplaceable, but E-gifts can always be resent.
How does the recipient redeem the card?
IMPORTANT: An order confirmation receipt CANNOT be used for redemption.
The ONLY record that is valid for redemption is the ORIGINAL copy of the gift card displaying all the numbers.
If you do not have the original card, please reach out to INFO@LocalGiftCards.com to have it resent.
If you will be using the card in person, you can print a copy or display the card from your phone screen.
If you will be redeeming online, you will type the full gift card number (no spaces) into the appropriate field.
In some cases, merchants may offer to redeem your gift card number over the phone.
The ONLY record that is valid for redemption is the ORIGINAL copy of the gift card displaying all the numbers.
If you do not have the original card, please reach out to INFO@LocalGiftCards.com to have it resent.
If you will be using the card in person, you can print a copy or display the card from your phone screen.
If you will be redeeming online, you will type the full gift card number (no spaces) into the appropriate field.
In some cases, merchants may offer to redeem your gift card number over the phone.
How long is my card valid?
All merchants that sell their gift cards on LocalGiftCards.com have agreed that the cards they sell here will not have an expiration date and no dormancy fees will ever be charged.Please use our tools to check your card's balance, usage history, and expiration date.
How long is my card valid?
All merchants that sell their gift cards on LocalGiftCards.com have agreed that the cards they sell here will not have an expiration date and no dormancy fees will ever be charged.Please use our tools to check your card's balance, usage history, and expiration date.