Custom Gift Card Printing for Businesses
We provide professional gift card printing for businesses that need cards that work properly at checkout. Whether you use barcodes or magnetic stripes, every order is reviewed by a real specialist to verify POS compatibility before printing.
Who This Is For
- Businesses that sell physical gift cards in-store
- Businesses using POS systems like Square, Clover, Toast, Shopify POS, and others
- Businesses that want to avoid checkout failures and costly reprints
Professional Plastic Gift Cards for Businesses
Gift card printing is the process of creating physical plastic gift cards that customers can purchase and redeem through your point of sale system. For this to work correctly, each card must be formatted and numbered so it scans or swipes properly at checkout.
We print professional plastic gift cards for businesses designed specifically for business use. Each custom printed gift card includes a unique barcode or magnetic stripe number that connects to your POS system for loading value and redeeming balances. These are not generic cards. They are working tools in your business operations, and they need to function reliably every single time a customer uses one.
Because POS systems handle gift cards differently, format and data structure matter more than most business owners realize. A card that looks perfect might still fail at checkout if the barcode format does not match what your system expects, or if the magnetic stripe is encoded incorrectly. That is why every order is reviewed before printing to confirm compatibility and reduce the risk of issues later.
We have been doing this long enough to know that gift card problems almost always show up at the worst possible moment: when a customer is standing at the register trying to use one. Our goal is to help you avoid that situation entirely by catching formatting issues before anything gets printed.
Barcode and Magnetic Stripe Gift Card Options
We support both barcode and magnetic stripe gift cards, depending on how your POS system processes gift card transactions. The right choice depends entirely on your system. Some businesses need barcodes because their scanners read them quickly and reliably. Others need magnetic stripes because their terminals are set up for swiping. Neither option is inherently better. What matters is which one your POS system is configured to handle.
Barcode Gift Cards
Barcode gift cards are commonly used with modern POS systems. Each card includes a unique barcode number that is scanned at checkout to load and redeem value.
Most retail and hospitality businesses prefer barcodes because the scanning process is fast and familiar. Employees scan the card the same way they scan products. The barcode itself can be printed in several different formats, including Code 128, Code 39, and UPC-A, depending on what your system requires.
One thing to note: not all barcode scanners read all barcode types. If your POS documentation specifies a particular format, we make sure your cards are printed with that exact format. If you are not sure, we can help you figure it out before you place an order.
Learn more about barcode gift cardsMagnetic Stripe Gift Cards
Magnetic stripe gift cards are used with systems that require swipe-based redemption. These cards include encoded data that integrates with compatible POS software.
Magnetic stripes are more common in industries where swiping is already the standard way to process payments. The stripe on the back of the card contains the card number and sometimes additional data that your POS system uses to identify and process the transaction.
Encoding matters here. The data on the stripe must be structured in a way that matches your POS configuration. If the encoding is off by even one character, the card will not work. That is why we verify encoding specifications before production begins.
Learn more about magnetic stripe gift cardsIf you are unsure which type of gift card your business needs, that is completely normal. Many business owners are not familiar with the technical side of how gift cards work, and that is okay. We can walk you through it.
Read our comparison guide: Barcode vs Magnetic Stripe Gift CardsPOS Compatibility Verified Before Printing
Most gift card problems happen at checkout when cards do not scan correctly. We help prevent that.
Here is the reality: gift cards are not universal. A card that works perfectly with one POS system might not work at all with another. The barcode format might be wrong. The number structure might not match. The magnetic stripe encoding might use a different track. These are not things you can see by looking at the card. They only become obvious when someone tries to use it and it does not work.
Before anything is printed, a real specialist reviews your order. This is not automated. A person who understands POS systems looks at what you need and checks it against how your system processes gift cards.
What We Review:
- Your POS system: We identify which system you use and how it handles gift card data. Different systems have different requirements, and we need to know yours before we proceed.
- Barcode or magnetic stripe format: We confirm that the format we are printing matches what your POS expects. This includes barcode type, stripe track configuration, and data structure.
- Number structure: We verify that card numbers are formatted correctly and fall within the range your system recognizes as valid gift cards.
- Redemption method: We make sure the way the card is designed to be used aligns with how your staff will actually use it at checkout.
This review step helps ensure your gift cards function correctly when customers use them. It does not eliminate every possible issue, but it catches the most common problems before they become your problem.
If we spot something that might cause trouble, we reach out before printing anything. Sometimes it is a simple fix. Other times it means adjusting the card design or numbering sequence. Either way, we would rather have that conversation up front than have you discover the issue after the cards arrive.
How the Gift Card Printing Process Works
Step 1: Request A Quote
Tell us what you need and which POS system you use. If you are not sure about certain details, that is fine. Just give us what you know, and we will ask follow-up questions if needed. The more information you can provide up front, the faster we can get you an accurate quote, but we understand that you might not have all the technical specifications on hand.
Step 2: Compatibility Review
We review formats, data structure, and setup requirements before printing. This is where we cross-reference your POS system with the card specifications to make sure everything lines up. If we see any potential issues, we contact you to discuss them before moving forward.
This step usually happens within a few hours of receiving your quote request. We do not sit on orders. If there is a compatibility concern, you will hear from us quickly so we can resolve it and keep things moving.
Step 3: Proof and Production
You approve the proof. We print and quality-check each order. The proof shows you exactly what your cards will look like, including layout, colors, barcode or magnetic stripe placement, and any custom design elements. If something needs to change, we revise it. If everything looks good, we move to production.
Once printing begins, each order goes through quality control. We check print quality, barcode readability, and magnetic stripe encoding to make sure everything meets the standards your POS system requires.
Step 4: Delivery
Your gift cards arrive ready to use. We package them securely and ship them to your location. When they arrive, they should be ready to load into your POS system and start selling. If you run into any issues during setup, we are available to help troubleshoot.
Why Businesses Choose Scan-Cards
We have been printing gift cards and key tags for businesses long enough to understand what actually matters. It is not flashy features or complicated packages. It is knowing that when you order something, it will work the way it is supposed to work, and if there is ever a problem, someone will pick up the phone and help you solve it.
Response in Minutes, Not Days
When you reach out, you get a response quickly. We are not routing your inquiry through a ticket system or making you wait days for a callback. If you have a question or need help with an order, we handle it right away.
Real Human Support
You talk to actual people who understand gift card printing and POS systems. No chatbots. No automated responses. If you need help figuring something out, you get someone who can actually answer your questions.
POS Compatibility Verified Before Printing
Every order is reviewed to confirm that the cards will work with your system. This is not optional or reserved for large orders. It happens on every single order, regardless of size.
No Order Minimums
Whether you need 50 cards or 5,000, we handle it the same way. Small businesses should not have to order more than they need just to meet a minimum. You order what makes sense for your business.
Consistent Quality Control
Each order goes through the same quality checks before it ships. We verify print quality, barcode scannability, and magnetic stripe encoding to make sure everything meets the standards your POS requires.
Gift Cards for Many Types of Businesses
We print POS compatible gift cards for businesses across many industries. The common thread is that they all need cards that work reliably with their specific POS systems. Whether you run a restaurant, retail store, or service-based business, the technical requirements are what matter most.
Restaurants
Gift cards for dine-in, takeout, and delivery services that integrate with restaurant POS systems.
Coffee Shops
Quick-scanning cards for high-volume environments where speed at checkout matters.
Retail Stores
Gift cards that work with retail POS systems for in-store and online redemption.
Gyms and Fitness Centers
Membership and gift cards that integrate with gym management software and payment systems.
Service-Based Businesses
Gift cards for salons, spas, repair shops, and other service providers.
And Many More
If your business uses a POS system that processes gift cards, we can help.
Get Started with Gift Card Printing
If you are unsure which format you need, we will help you figure it out before anything is printed.
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