It’s true, you can deny it if you want, but you know, as well as I do, that when kids get older, the best thing to give them for birthdays and other holidays is gift cards. Gift cards are, in my opinion, the best invention ever! Yes, some may argue that they are not personal and that it’s real easy to just stop and pick one up anywhere with no thought given to who it’s going to…HOWEVER, they still serve their purpose! Now you CAN put some thought into the kids’ gifts with the help of Yiftee!
As a mom, I know how important it is to find gifts that are both thoughtful and convenient. Yiftee has evolved since its early days. Originally, their service revolved around single-merchant cards, but since 2018, they’ve shifted to Community-wide “Community Cards.” This means a single card can be used at any of the participating businesses within a specific community program, typically organized by Chambers of Commerce or Downtown Associations. You can easily see where to use the card by referring to the map on that community’s homepage (as in this example).
Yiftee’s cards have also transitioned from single-use to multi-use. This means that you can use your Community Gift Card to buy a coffee, then go shopping for a dress, and even take a yoga class, all from one card, until the balance is gone. No more losing out on remaining balances!
Moreover, Yiftee Cards no longer expire, so the sender is not rebated unused funds, but the user can spend it whenever they like without a deadline. Users receive monthly reminders to spend their cards, making Yiftee the only gift card company nationally that sends these reminders.
Yiftee Cards run on the Mastercard network for the highest possible level of security. They can be sent via email or printed for hand delivery and can be fully customized with a message and “to:” and “from:” fields.
Community Cards are specially branded for all of Yiftee’s partner communities, with help from their design team. They work one-on-one with partner communities and all their participating businesses to ensure everyone is fully up to speed, so no more walking in with your Yiftee card only to find that the merchant doesn’t know how to redeem it.
Additionally, Yiftee has run over 500 bonus programs, where cities can use their general or stimulus funds to match a Community Card purchase with another Community Card of equal value.
All in all, Yiftee provides a great service that has become more personal and user-friendly over the years. It’s an excellent option for those wanting to give thoughtful and versatile gifts that support local businesses.
