
How to Buy and Redeem Gift Cards at Checkout: A Step-by-Step Guide
Customers can easily purchase and redeem gift cards through your online store using digital codes. Here's the complete process:
Purchasing a Gift Card
- Select the gift card and choose a value (if multiple options are available)
- Choose delivery method:
- Email to Recipient: Requires recipient's name, email, message, and sender's name
- Email to Self: Needs recipient's name, message, and sender's name

Gift card with dollar sign

Gift card delivery form

Partial view of a form
- Complete checkout by entering billing information and confirming purchase
Redeeming a Gift Card
Recipients can use gift cards for:
- Physical products
- Digital downloads
- Services
- Fixed-amount subscription models
Important notes:
- Gift cards apply to total order amount (including taxes, shipping, and fees)
- Multiple payment methods can be combined if order exceeds gift card value
- Remaining balance stays available for future purchases

Order overview in online shop

Checkout receipt from Squarespace
In-Person Redemption
Merchants can process gift cards in person using the Squarespace app:
- Access E-Commerce and tap the + icon
- Select "Apply Gift Card Code"
- Enter code and redemption amount
- Complete transaction
Both merchant and customer receive email confirmation with remaining balance details. All transactions appear in Sales Analysis under Point of Sale channel.
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