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Ordering Gift Cards |
  
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Ordering Gift Cards |
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Gift cards must have an imprinted number (alpha-numeric is acceptable) and may have a barcode or magnetic stripe.
For cards with barcodes, decoding of a barcode is handled by the barcode scanner, not POSitive or any other POS software. So, when you scan a barcode that represents 123456 the barcode scanner sends 123456 to the computer as if those numbers had been typed on the keyboard.
Some companies may offer a choice of Code 128 or Code 39 for the "bars" printed on gift cards. Nearly all barcode scanners should read these "out of the box", and we recommend using Code 128 because it tends to be the easiest to read. Here is a link for a barcode scanner test sheet so you can test your scanner(s) with either code: BarcodeTestSheet
Cards with magnetic stripes may only be read by a standard magnetic stripe reader*. Credit card readers used for EMV transactions (chip cards) ARE NOT COMPATIBLE with gift cards and can't be used.
Gift cards may be tracked internally by your POSitive software product, and/or through a service provided by Worldpay Integrated Payments. Please note that your POSitive software product uses the card number to determine if the gift card is tracked internally or by Worldpay. So, you may use both internal and Worldpay gift cards at the same time.
NOTE: All Worldpay numbers begin with 60501100, so this sequence should never be used for any other gift cards. When ordering cards other than Worldpay's request 6 digit numbers and NO other characters such as %&* etc.
We recommend asking for samples so that you can test them before placing an order.
*For reading gift cards, look for a USB Magnetic Stripe Card Reader, and either 2 or 3 track readers should work. Generic models may be found for less than $30 and an example is shown below.
