Replace Plastic Gift Cards with Gyft

Gift cards are a boon for the giver, but a pain for the receiver
If you're like most people, you have a stack of unused gift cards lying around the house. While there are a number of ways to increase the speed and likelihood of redemption, each option has significant drawbacks. One method is to store all gift cards in a separate wallet that is left in the car. Another method is to leave the card at home until a visit to the relevant retailer is planned. Yet another method is to carry all gift cards in the wallet. All three options have significant drawbacks, from the pain of carrying a large wallet to the risk of not having access to a gift card at the moment it is needed.

Fortunately, there's a fourth, and vastly superior, option.

Gyft mobile application
Gyft is a relative newcomer to the scene. However, it revolutionizes the traditional plastic gift card. One of the core functions of Gyft enables users to simplify the storage and redemption of traditional plastic gift cards. Let's take a look.

Gyft walkthrough with gift card for BJ's Restaurants
Step 1 - Select the "Add Gift Card" option

Step 2 - Search for the retailer/restaurant/provider

Step 3 - Enter gift card information & add to wallet

Step 4 - Done! The gift card is now in your wallet. You can leave the gift card in a safe location at home.

Redeeming a gift card through the Gyft mobile application
Step 1 - Select the relevant gift card and click on "Redeem"

Step 2 - Present the barcode to the cashier/server/clerk for scanning or keying in

Conclusion

That's it! Another way to carry less in your wallet and increase the velocity of gift card usage. Also, there's a lower risk of losing your gift cards. If your phone is stolen, the lock that you enabled will prevent thieves from using your gift cards. Carry less, eliminate unused gift cards, and reduce the risk of theft-- three great reasons to use Gyft or a similar app on your smartphone.