E-gift card - a way to make a quick gift
Buying a gift is not an easy thing to do.
Often, we have so much on our minds that we remember to do it when it is already late. Or we simply don’t have a good gift idea, especially if we don’t know the person very well.
Gift cards, especially e-gift cards, work well in this situation.
What is an e-gift card?
An e-gift card is a digital gift card that takes the form of a PDF file, email, or SMS message. It contains an alphanumeric code or barcode and is assigned a specific value.
With it, you can pay for products or services online by entering the code in a store or app. You can also pay with it in some stationary stores - then you just need to show the code from the card at the checkout.
This advantage makes e-gift cards good gifts for birthdays and other occasions.
Advantages of electronic gift cards for gifts
- Easy to access. E-gift cards can be conveniently purchased online. It usually only takes a few clicks to select an amount, personalise the card and send the gift card via email or SMS.
- Multiple uses. E-gift cards make it possible to pay at many different stores (e.g., clothing, electronics), restaurants or, for example, cinemas and theatres.
- Freedom of use. One of the biggest advantages of gift cards is that they can be used in the way most convenient for the recipient. An e-gift card allows you to shop online or in-store at your convenience.
- More environmentally friendly. In the USA alone in 2021 3.4 bn gift cards have been sold, most of them made of plastic, which is toxic to produce. Electronic gift cards do not require paper or plastic, and do not need to be physically transported. As a result, they have less impact on the environment than traditional gift cards and other gifts.
- Security and convenience. Digital gift cards come with various security features to protect them from theft or loss. They often require a unique code or PIN when paying.The lack of a plastic card also means that it is more difficult for an e-gift card to be lost or accidentally damaged.
PaysafeCard for a gift as an alternative to an e-gift card
Gift cards are often assigned to a specific store or other location.
Prepaid PaysafeCard vouchers are an exception to this rule. You can pay with them at thousands of online stores. In addition, they have numerous other advantages:
1. Convenience of purchase. Thanks to the fact that you can pay with a PaysafeCard voucher at many different stores, such as Microsoft Store, Steam, Xbox, you don’t have to worry about the preferences or needs of the gift recipient.
How does it work? Buy a voucher at a nearby store, then give the gift recipient the voucher or 16-digit voucher code, which the gift recipient enters during online payment
2. Privacy. When paying with a PaysafeCard voucher, you don’t have to provide any personal or financial information.
3. Flexibility. The recipient is free to pay with a PaysafeCard voucher for whatever he or she wants - it could be a game, digital content or other products from an online store. This makes a PaysafeCard voucher great for a gift for anyone.
4. Paying for gift cards. If you want to buy a gift card for a specific store, it is often convenient to pay for it with a PaysafeCard voucher or with your PaysafeCard account.
E-gift cards and PaysafeCard for gifts
Digital gift cards are a convenient way to make a quick gift. With them, you save time and nerves, and the recipient gets exactly what they want, because they do the shopping themselves.
If buying a gift card online, you can do so from within your PaysafeCard account. Simply log in and go to the gift card shop to see e-gift cards from a range of popular retailers.
An alternative to a gift card is a PaysafeCard voucher. It works well as a standalone gift, as it can be used to pay at 1000+ online stores without the need to share personal information or card details.
Want to buy a PaysafeCard voucher for a gift? Find your nearest retailer. Or alternatively, open a PaysafeCard account and buy vouchers and gift cards online.