WPC Gift Cards for WooCommerce (Premium)

Sell digital gift cards without slowing down your store

Most gift card plugins store every code and every transaction as a custom post type (CPT), which bloats the wp_postmeta table and slows down checkout as sales volume grows. WPC Gift Cards for WooCommerce fixes this at the root: it uses its own normalized database tables for cards and transactions, avoiding the extra weight on every query and keeping balance redemption fast even in stores with thousands of cards issued.

Creating and managing gift cards

The plugin adds a dedicated product type ("WPC Gift Card") that you can set up with fixed tiered amounts (for example, 10, 50 or 100) or allow customers to enter a custom amount. For businesses that also sell physical cards in-store, it includes a bulk generator in the admin panel that creates hundreds of unique codes with preset balances in seconds. You can also set expiration dates to create a sense of urgency to use the card.

Personalization with real-time preview

Buyers can upload their own image to personalize the card, write a message and add the recipient's name, seeing the result update instantly right on the product page. There's an option to display this interactive preview directly within the product's image gallery, integrating personalization into the usual WooCommerce shopping experience.

Automatic delivery and reminders

Cards are sent by email automatically, and customers can choose a specific delivery date, handy for birthdays or special occasions. The system also generates a downloadable or attachable PDF, sends automatic reminders before a card expires, and lets admins resend a card to any email address with a single click if the customer loses it.

Balances, refunds and traceability

When an order paid with a gift card is refunded, the plugin automatically restores the amount used to the card's balance. Admins can also apply manual credit or debit adjustments to resolve support issues, always leaving an auditable note. Each card has a detailed transaction history, visible to both the admin and the customer from their account.

Cart, checkout and customer account integration

• Partial or full balance redemption, with the option to combine multiple cards in a single order

• Remaining balance shown directly in the order summary

• Self-service panel in the WooCommerce "My Account" section

• Shortcode [wpcgc_check_balance] to check the balance from any page

• Built-in localization panel to rewrite frontend text without touching translation files

Revenue analytics and outstanding liability

The plugin includes an analytics dashboard with charts showing how much issued balance remains unredeemed (liability), how much revenue comes specifically from gift card sales versus regular products, and usage trends over time, useful for anticipating the financial impact of this type of sale.

What kind of stores WPC Gift Cards is built for

It's a great fit for stores selling gifts, fashion, cosmetics, or any sector where gift cards are a common product around holidays, as well as hybrid businesses that combine online and physical sales and need to manage printed cards alongside digital ones. It's also useful for stores that want to offer store credit as a way to handle refunds or build loyalty, thanks to the manual adjustment system and transaction history.

Frequently asked questions about WPC Gift Cards for WooCommerce

Can customers combine multiple gift cards in a single order?

Yes, the plugin allows more than one card to be applied to the cart and lets customers use just part of the available balance, saving the rest for future purchases.

What happens to the balance if an order paid with a gift card is refunded?

The system detects the refund and automatically returns the corresponding amount to the card's balance, with no manual intervention needed.

Can gift cards be sold for physical use in-store?

Yes, the bulk generator in the admin panel creates batches of unique codes with a preset balance, designed to be printed and handed out in a physical store.

Is it suitable for stores that receive a high volume of orders?

Yes, that's actually its main focus: by using its own database tables instead of custom post types, it avoids the wp_postmeta overload that tends to affect other similar plugins in high-volume stores.

Can customers check their card balance without logging in?

Yes, the balance-check shortcode can be used to add a public form to any page, letting anyone check the remaining balance on a card.