All about Gift Card Transactions
PCCharge has the ability to process gift cards or gift certificates, either through a swiped
transaction or by manually entering the Certificate Number. The account number on a gift
card is considered a Certificate Number in PCCharge.
Like credit card processors, gift card processors can be host-based or terminal-Based.
Unlike credit card transactions, however, most gift card companies do not require
transactions to be settled/closed.
There are several different types of gift card transactions. Many are specific to the gift card
processing company used. Refer to the PCCharge Appendices for more information on the
transactions available through your gift card processing company.
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