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Gift card and store credit setup for Shopify
Shopify Gift Card App Setup That Sells Gifts and Keeps Returned Value in Your Store
A Shopify gift card app can bring in cash up front and new customers through recipients. Store credit can keep refunds in your store. We choose the tool, design the cards, set delivery and credit rules and test a purchase and a redemption. From $590, fixed scope.
- Gift card designs and amounts matched to your brand
- Delivery by email at the time the buyer chooses
- Store credit for returns and goodwill, with rules
- A card bought and redeemed in a real test order
From$590
Delivery3 to 12 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Our track record
450+ Shopify Stores Launched Since 2015. Your Gift Cards Get the Same Care.
A gift card is a product with two customers: the buyer and the recipient. Both must understand it at a glance, and both need it to work first time. We build for both and test the whole path from purchase to redemption.
Average rating from verified clients
Building Shopify stores since
Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Who this is for
Who Needs Help With a Gift Card and Store Credit App Setup
Owners usually come to us when the default gift card feels bare or store credit is handled by hand. These are the six gift card situations we meet most.
You are a good fit if
- You want gift card sales or store credit for returns
- You want a fixed price and written gift card scope
- You will own the gift card account and its plan
- You can approve designs and wording quickly
Stores heading into gifting seasons
Gift cards need to be easy to find, easy to buy and ready to send before the rush starts.
Brands wanting designed cards
A plain default card undersells your brand. Custom designs and a message make a card feel like a real gift.
Owners refunding returns by hand
Offering store credit instead of a refund keeps value in the store, but it needs a clear process.
Teams with a bare delivery email
The email a recipient receives is their first impression. We write and style it so it looks like a gift.
Merchants comparing apps
You want a plain recommendation among gift card and credit tools for your plan, catalog and budget.
Founders short on time
You would rather hand over access and receive a tested gift card flow than test every purchase path.
Problems solved
Why Gift Card and Store Credit Setups Disappoint
A gift card that is hard to find, hard to use or hard to account for creates friction on both sides. These six gift card problems are the most common.
- The gift card page is hard to find.
A gift card product buried in a menu rarely sells. It belongs in the header, the footer and the cart.
- The card looks plain.
Default designs and a bare email make a gift feel like a receipt, which cuts the value of the card.
- Delivery goes wrong.
Cards that arrive in spam, arrive early or arrive without the buyer's message cause awkward emails to support.
- Redemption is unclear.
Recipients do not know where to enter a code. Checkout labels and instructions have to be clear.
- Store credit is untracked.
Credits issued by hand are forgotten, double used or hard to reconcile at the end of the month.
- Rules are not written down.
Expiry, refunds and combining with other offers are unclear, so every edge case becomes a support ticket.
What we can do
What Our Gift Card and Store Credit App Setup Covers
Six jobs make up the service. Your package decides how many designs, rules and channels are included.
Tool choice and plan check
We check what your Shopify plan allows, compare apps if you need more than the basics and install the option you choose.
Card designs and amounts
Designs are created or matched to your brand, with amounts, custom value and a message field set up on the product page.
Delivery emails and timing
Delivery emails are written and styled, with scheduled sending so a card arrives on the date the buyer picks.
Store credit rules
We set how credit is issued for returns and goodwill, how it is applied at checkout and how balances are checked.
Terms and accounting notes
Short, plain terms cover expiry and use, and a one-page note explains how gift card liabilities appear in your reports. We do not give tax advice.
Purchase and redemption test
A card is bought, delivered, redeemed and partly used in a real test order, and store credit is issued and applied.
What is included
What Is Inside Your Gift Card Setup Package
Every gift card deliverable belongs to one of six groups. The comparison table below shows how far each group goes in each gift card package.
Tool choice
- Plan eligibility checked
- Options compared
- Install and permissions
- Choice recorded
Cards
- Designs matched to brand
- Amounts and custom value
- Message field
- Product page layout
Delivery
- Recipient email
- Buyer confirmation
- Scheduled sending
- Sender details aligned
Store credit
- Issue rules
- Checkout application
- Balance checks
- Returns wording
Terms
- Plain terms text
- Expiry wording
- Accounting note
- Policy page link
Handover
- Purchase and redemption log
- Dashboard video
- Notes on issuing credit
- Two revision rounds
You provide access and approve designs and wording. We handle setup, writing and testing.
Buy a gift card
How a Gift Card Is Chosen and Bought on a Phone, Step by Step
Most gift card shoppers browse on a phone. The walkthrough follows one buyer choosing an amount, adding a message and sending the card. We test every step, so the card is easy to buy and arrives looking like a gift.
Portfolio
Shopify Store Designs We Create
A look at store designs across fashion, home, beauty, pets and gifts, to show the standard of layout and finish behind Gift Card & Store Credit App Setup for Shopify.
Travel creator store design
Travel creator
Blank apparel store design
Blank apparel
Pet store design
Pet
Beauty store design
Beauty
Electronics store design
Electronics
Fashion store design
FashionProcess and timeline
How a Gift Card Project Runs, Start to Finish
Six gift card steps, with nothing changing on your live theme until you approve a preview. Your calculator choices decide how long each gift card step takes.
- 1
Brief and rules
You tell us amounts, expiry wishes and whether credit is for returns. We write the rules down for approval.
- 2
Check plan and tool
We check what your plan allows and recommend the simplest tool that meets the brief.
- 3
Design the cards
Designs, amounts, message field and product page are built in a duplicate theme.
- 4
Write the emails
Recipient and buyer emails are written and test-sent, including scheduled delivery.
- 5
Test purchase and redemption
A card is bought and used in a real test order, and store credit is issued and applied.
- 6
Publish and hand over
After sign-off the preview goes live. You receive the test log and notes on issuing credit.
Compare your options
DIY, Marketplace Gig, Agency or Our Gift Card Setup?
Four usual routes to working gift cards and credit. This comparison shows who checks the parts that decide whether value is handled safely.
| What matters | Set it up yourself | Marketplace gig | Agency retainer | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan eligibility checked first | No | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Card design matched to your brand | Default | Basic | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled delivery email tested | Default | Rarely | Extra cost | Yes |
| Store credit rules written | No | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Purchase and redemption tested end to end | You test | Rarely | Sometimes | Yes |
| Price known before work begins | Yes | Yes | Quote only | Yes |
| Written test log | No | Rarely | Extra cost | Yes |
| No retainer or minimum spend | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Inside every project
What Protects Your Store and Your Customers During Gift card Setup
Gift cards and credits hold money value, so these six habits come with every package.
Changes in a duplicate theme
Your live theme stays untouched by gift card work until you approve a preview. A backup is saved first.
Test cards only
We use test cards and your own approval; no customer balances are touched during setup.
Least access needed
A collaborator request is enough. Card details and owner passwords are never requested during gift card work.
Plain terms, your review
Terms text is drafted in plain language. Legal and tax rules differ by region, so we ask you to review it with your adviser.
A real redemption is tested
The job is not finished until a card is bought, delivered and redeemed.
Fixed scope, two revision rounds
The gift card price is agreed before work starts, and changes inside scope run in two structured rounds.
Interactive price calculator
Build Your Gift Card Package
Choose a package, then tell us your Shopify plan, whether you need store credit and how many card designs you want. The fixed price and gift card delivery window update with every click.
Request a custom quote
Physical card printing, loyalty and gift card integrations, point-of-sale reconciliation, multi-store balances and B2B gift programs are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose First Gift Card, Designs and Timing or Credit Suite above to return to the instant calculator.
Packages and comparison
Gift Card Setup Package Comparison
Line-by-line detail of what each package covers, useful when choosing between configuring gift cards yourself and having them built and tested.
| What is included | First Gift Card $590 | Designs and Timing $1,190Recommended | Credit Suite $1,990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan eligibility checked | Included | Included | Included |
| Gift card product built | Included | Included | Included |
| One card design | Included | Included | Included |
| Delivery email written | Included | Included | Included |
| Purchase and redemption test | Included | Included | Included |
| Up to 4 card designs | Not included | Included | Included |
| Message field and scheduled sending | Not included | Included | Included |
| Header, footer and cart placement | Not included | Included | Included |
| Terms text | Not included | Included | Included |
| Store credit rules for returns | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Balance check page | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Accounting note | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Fixes after launch | Not included | Not included | 30 days |
| Typical delivery | 3 to 5 days | 5 to 9 days | 9 to 12 days |
What the calculator above shows for Gift Card & Store Credit App Setup for Shopify, the total and the estimated delivery, is what your order will use.
Why Store Design Expert
Why Owners Choose Us for Gift Card Work
Anyone can switch on a gift card product. Owners hire us for the design, delivery and rules that make it feel like a gift and behave like money.
Daily work on product pages and carts
Product pages, carts and checkout notes are everyday material for us.
Rated 4.9+ by verified clients
The reviews shown here come from verified Store Design Expert clients, so you can weigh them before ordering gift card work.
Prices you can plan around
Every gift card package, option and extra has a visible price. The fee for the gift card app goes to the vendor, so check current plans.
A direct line to the builder
You speak with the person with your theme open while gift card is configured, not a ticket queue.
Honest advice on tools
If Shopify's native gift cards already do what you need, we tell you before you pay.
Experience since 2015
More than 450 Shopify stores launched means we have met most gift card and credit edge cases.
What we need to get started
What We Need Before We Open the gift card app and Your Theme
Three ways to give access for gift card work, then a short list of decisions only you can make.
Accept our collaborator request
Send your store address and approve the gift card request. You stay the owner and can remove our gift card access in one click.
No store yet? We build it first
We can create the store in our Partner account, set gift cards up there and transfer ownership when finished.
Or share a staff login
A restricted staff account works too for gift card access, though the collaborator route is easier to revoke.
Your amounts and rules
Tell us the amounts you want, whether cards expire and how you want store credit used.
Your brand files
Send logos, colours and any artwork you want on the cards.
Your wording and policies
Send return and refund wording so credit rules match what you promise.
For gift card work, owner passwords and card details are never requested. Gift card edits are made in a duplicate theme after a backup, and we log what changed.
Testimonials
What Store Owners Say Before You Order Gift Card & Store Credit App Setup for Shopify
Verified Store Design Expert clients describe the brief, the build and the handover in their own words.
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Store Design Expert delivered an outstanding website development experience! Their professionalism and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, and their proactive communication kept everything running smoothly. Truly impressed by their deep understanding and dedication.
WG
Warren G.United States
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Very impressed with the build-out. My store is ready to get started, and I am sure I will reach out for edits down the road, but this is everything I could ask for to get the party started. Thanks again, and I will be in touch for future projects.
DH
Dale H.United States
Verified
Very quick and detailed work! Store Design Expert does exactly what you want, in a very professional manner.
LF
Lena F.Germany
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Store Design Expert did an outstanding job with top-notch professionalism on my website project. Everything was delivered quickly without compromising quality. I could not have asked for better!
JM
Jason M.United States
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The website development work was nothing short of professional, with top-notch quality. Their exceptional level of cooperation made the collaboration seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend working with Store Design Expert!
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Jeremy C.United States
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Super great to work with, and super fair!
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Robert O.United States
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The website development work was truly impressive. Their attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations made the project a success. Working with them was a breeze, thanks to quick responsiveness and a willingness to go above and beyond.
KD
Kevin D.United States
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Store Design Expert was very knowledgeable about what I needed done to fix my Shopify store and how to improve the store layout. The project was completed very quickly, and I will definitely use them for support as my business grows.
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Samuel T.United States
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Very satisfied with the work. Most importantly, Store Design Expert responded promptly to my questions and concerns. Thank you!
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Kyle B.United States
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FAQ
Shopify Gift Card App FAQs
Answers on cost, designs, delivery, store credit and testing.
How much does Shopify gift card app setup cost?
First Gift Card is $590, Designs and Timing $1,190 and Credit Suite $1,990. Theme type, plan and markets add to that, and the calculator shows the total before you pay. Fees for the gift card app are billed by the app vendor.
How do Shopify gift cards work?
How do Shopify gift cards work for shoppers? A buyer purchases a gift card product, the recipient gets a code by email and enters it at checkout. Balances reduce as the card is used. We set and test every step.
How to sell gift cards on Shopify?
How to sell gift cards on Shopify depends on your plan. Eligible plans can add a gift card product, and an app can add designs and scheduling. We check your plan and build the right route.
How to add gift cards to Shopify without an app?
How to add gift cards to Shopify with native tools: create the gift card product, set amounts and add it to your menu. If you need designs or scheduling, an app helps. We tell you which applies.
How long does a gift card and store credit app setup take?
A first gift card takes 3 to 5 working days, a designed and scheduled set 5 to 9 and a full gift card and credit system 9 to 12. Older themes and several currencies add days.
Can I sell Shopify digital gift cards with a message?
Yes. Shopify digital gift cards can include the buyer's message and a delivery date in most setups. We build the message field, preview the card and test scheduled sending.
Can you make custom gift cards for Shopify?
Yes. Custom gift cards for Shopify use designs that match your brand. We create or match the artwork, set amounts and make sure the recipient email carries the design.
How to make a gift card on Shopify with my own design?
Make a gift card on Shopify by creating the product, uploading the design and setting amounts. We do it and test the email that carries the design to the recipient.
Where do Shopify store gift cards appear?
Shopify store gift cards should appear in the header or footer, on a gift page and in the cart. We place them where gift shoppers look and check mobile layouts.
Do you need my Shopify password for Gift Card & Store Credit App Setup for Shopify?
No. A collaborator request keeps you as owner of the gift card setup and can be revoked instantly. If you have no store yet we build the gift card setup in our Partner account and transfer it.
How to give store credit on Shopify?
How to give store credit on Shopify: open the customer, add credit and tell them how to use it. We write rules for returns and goodwill so staff apply credit the same way every time.
How to issue store credit on Shopify for returns?
How to issue store credit on Shopify for returns means choosing credit instead of a refund, setting the amount and sending a message. We build that flow and test it with a sample return.
How to apply store credit on Shopify at checkout?
How to apply store credit on Shopify depends on your setup: customers may see their balance at checkout or in the account. We test where it appears and write instructions.
What is store credit in Shopify and how to use it?
Store credit in Shopify is a balance you give a customer. Shopify store credit how to use details are in your handover guide, covering where customers find the balance and how it is applied.
Ready when you are
Order Your Shopify Gift Card App Setup
Choose a package, watch the fixed price settle and have gift cards and store credit built and tested by a team that has launched 450+ Shopify stores. A card is bought and redeemed in a test order before any customer sees it.
Secure payment · Two rounds of changes · Gift card test log and notes included