Importing Gift Cards
You can import gift cards into Fuze Store POS to set up or update your gift card inventory in bulk. This is useful when creating many gift cards at once or migrating from another system.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open the sidebar menu.
- Go to Store and select Store from the list.
- Select Import from the Store screen.
- Fill in the import form:
- Choose Gift Cards from the Type dropdown.
- Upload your file in CSV or Excel format.
See Sample Gift Cards.xlsx for reference.
- Click Import. Your gift cards will be added to the store.
Field Reference
Here are the columns in the Gift Cards import file:
| Field | Description | Required | Possible Values | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | UUID identifier for the gift card. Leave empty to create a new gift card. | 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000 | ||
| code | Short code for internal use. Also serves as an identifier. An existing code updates the matching gift card. | EARLYBIRD | ||
| amount | The monetary value of the gift card. | Yes | Any number | 100 |
| description | A short note about the gift card. | Gift Card for early bird customers | ||
| max_usage | Maximum number of times the gift card can be used. | Any number | 100 | |
| usage_count | Number of times the gift card has already been used. | Any number | 0 | |
| is_active | Whether the gift card is active. | Yes | YES, NO | YES |
| expires_at | Expiry date and time for the gift card (ISO datetime format). | ISO Datetime | 2024-12-31T23:59:59Z |
Tips
- Review your data before importing to avoid errors.
- Download a sample export file first if you are unsure about formatting.
- Set expiry dates to control when gift cards stop being valid.
- Use unique, memorable codes so customers can redeem them easily.