Consumers and employees agree that they prefer gift cards as incentives. The latest research shows consumer gift cards provide more opportunities for merchants to drive traffic, sales and loyalty with their own gift card programs.
Survey shows gift cards are preferred
The 2018 State of Consumer Gift Card Preferences survey by global financial technology company Blackhawk Network reveals increased consumer interest in gift card innovations driven by changing consumer lifestyles and technology.
Over 80% of surveyed consumers said they would prefer receiving a gift card or prepaid card over other incentive options like discounts, vouchers or merchandise. They found gift cards to be more influential on purchase decisions than options like coupons and bonus dollars.
Leverage your brand
The mass appeal of prepaid gift cards can be leveraged to advantage by companies looking to extend their brand strategy to remind their recipients of their brand as the gift card functions as a billboard in their wallet. Every time they open their wallet or use the value on the card, they are reminded of the company that gave them the card.
Blackhawk Network chief executive officer and president, Talbott Roche sees personalisation by brands and organisations as a big opportunity for growth in gift card programs.
Customised gift card options
Corporate Prepaid Cards offer a range of generic and branded prepaid gift card designs so clients can choose to promote their brand. With a range of flexible and customised card options, companies can select from Single-load, Reloadable and Zero balance and choose the provider from global brands Visa and Mastercard as well as eftpos!
Corporate Prepaid Cards can design a branded gift card program tailored to a specific target market such as customers, clients or employees. Gift cards can be used for cashbacks or other ‘thank you’ gestures to customers as rewards for referring new customers, participating in a survey or prizes for a competition.
Gift cards make great loyalty incentives
Gift cards are a popular incentive for loyalty programs as over 50% of consumers surveyed reported that gift cards would keep them engaged in a loyalty program over other options like merchandise, discounts and airline miles.
For employees or contractors, they can be integral to an incentive program as gifts or rewards. Gift cards are appreciated by all generations, from millennials to senior staff and are comparable in popularity to cash rewards with 70% of employees surveyed saying they would like to receive a gift card as a reward from an employer.
Small batch orders at short notice
Once a custom design is set up, customers can request small batches of cards for specific programs or for special incentives such as end of year bonuses. Orders can be delivered within 10 business days in batches of up to 200 cards.
Corporate Prepaid Cards make ordering easy
Your Prepaid Gift Cards are presented in convenient card wallets ready for gifting. Each wallet includes details on card activation as well as how to go online to check the balance and view transactions.
Contact corporateprepaidgiftcards.com.au to find out more about small run custom cards. Phone 1300 181 032, or email [email protected]
Reference:
The State of Consumer Gift Card Preferences in 2018 is an internet-based survey conducted independently by Leger on behalf of Blackhawk Network in March 2018. The sample size included 3,030 American respondents ages 18+. The report can be found here.
