Buy, give and redeem value
Use Gift Cards for a gift or stored-value programme operated by the retailer or its platform provider.
PLASTIC CARDS FOR RETAIL
Plastic cards for gifting, loyalty, discounts, VIP customers and staff.
PlasticCard.nz helps New Zealand retailers choose gift cards, loyalty cards, discount cards, plastic key tags, VIP cards and staff ID cards for the way each programme works.
Start with what should happen at the counter, then choose the card format, presentation and any numbers, codes or magnetic stripe the programme needs.
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Material and production advice for the actual job.
Finishes and data
Gift, loyalty, discount, key-tag, VIP and staff card options.
Cards for existing programmes
Numbers, codes and magnetic stripes matched to confirmed POS or programme requirements.
New Zealand support
Experienced advice and delivery New Zealand wide.
START WITH THE ACTION AT THE COUNTER
Choose a retail card that makes the next step clear for customers and staff.
Cards that look similar can support very different programmes. Define the action first so the card, code and presentation all support the same job.
Recognise repeat customers
Use Loyalty Cards for rewards, member offers and repeat-customer programmes.
Show a discount or entitlement
Use Discount Cards for a defined concession, offer or benefit that staff can recognise at the counter.
Scan a compact key tag
Use Plastic Key Tags when frequent scanning or key-ring carry is more convenient than a wallet card.
Recognise a VIP tier
Use VIP Cards for defined status, recognition, priority service or customer benefits.
Identify staff
Use printed ID badges for clear staff identification, or combine ID and access when the retailer already uses a compatible workplace system.
NUMBERS, CODES AND MAGNETIC STRIPES
Plan the card identifiers around the retail programme already in place.
PlasticCard.nz can print unique numbers, barcodes, QR codes or magnetic stripes using requirements confirmed by the retailer or the responsible system provider.
Use the current code format, number range, magnetic-stripe details, data structure and testing instructions rather than relying on the appearance of an old card.
The retailer and its programme provider continue to manage accounts, balances, activation, redemption, reporting, permissions and software.
Describe the programme and what should happen at the counter.
We’ll help identify the right retail card type, format and any POS or programme details needed for an accurate quote.
Programme type
Gift value, loyalty, discount, VIP recognition, customer identification or staff use.
Customer and staff action
What the customer presents and what staff or the system should do next.
Physical format
Wallet card, plastic key tag, carrier, sleeve or more than one coordinated item.
Existing system
The POS, loyalty, stored-value or access system involved and the provider contact who can confirm requirements.
Quantities and versions
Approximate quantities for each store, tier, campaign, staff group, delivery point or artwork version.
Artwork and timing
Current brand files, store or campaign versions, changing names or codes and the required delivery timing.
EXPLORE RETAIL CARD TYPES
See gift cards, loyalty cards, discount cards and plastic key tags in more detail.
HELPFUL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Questions about plastic cards for retail?
What is the difference between gift cards and loyalty cards?
Gift cards carry gift or stored value. Loyalty cards identify customers participating in an existing rewards or repeat-customer programme.
When should a retailer use a plastic key tag?
A key tag can suit frequent presentation or scanning when a compact key-ring format is more convenient than a wallet card.
Can retail cards include barcodes, QR codes or magnetic stripes?
Yes, when the retailer or system provider supplies the required format, data and testing instructions.
Do you supply POS, gift-card or loyalty software?
PlasticCard.nz supplies the physical cards and any agreed personalisation or encoding. Gift-value, loyalty, POS and reporting systems remain with the retailer and its providers.
Can gift cards use carriers or sleeves?
Yes. Card carriers and sleeves can be quoted when they suit the card size, message, handover and order quantity.
Can several retail card types share the same brand style?
Yes. Keep the visual style coordinated while making the purpose, card number or code and staff action clear for each card.
What should a retailer provide for a quote?
Provide the programme type, counter action, approximate quantity, versions, artwork status and any provider-confirmed number, barcode, stripe or system requirements.
MAKE THE RETAIL PROGRAMME EASY TO USE
Choose retail cards that make the customer and staff action clear.
Tell us how the programme works and what should happen at the counter. We’ll help choose the card types, presentation and identifiers and prepare a tailored quote.