Stored Value Cards Overview
Celerant's Stored Value Cards (SVC) are integrated within all channels, from point of sale through e-commerce.- There are no transaction fees or activation fees for these cards.
- SVCs are handled as debit cards, simply add or subtract value to the cards.
- SVCs give retailers a full range of real-time reports to skillfully manage and summarize transactions.
Command Retail SVC/Gift Cards
Offering stored value cards (SVC) is a strategic way to expand your customer base, increase your incremental sales, and meet your customer expectations on the Internet and in your stores. Our unique SVC offering is integrated into your Celerant Point of Sale - POS - System and offered at no cost to you for processing any transaction or activating accounts. The only cost associated with a SVC is for the card itself.
Benefits of Stored Value Cards
- Use your existing customers to acquire a new customer base
- Keep cash in the register. The unused balance on a SVC remains on the card as compared to a cash refund that occurs for unused balances on gift certificates.
- Increase existing customer database. Customer information can be documented for each SVC, and can be used to manage this valuable marketing resource.
- Promote brand awareness. SVCs are a walking advertisement in your customers' wallet or purse, reminding them to return to your store.
- SVCs are easy to set-up and process, in seconds, just like credit cards.
- Meet customers' expectations. Given the immense popularity of stored value cards, customers assume the availability of SVCs at their favorite stores to give as gifts or to use personally for quick purchases.
- Track purchases with intuitive reports, including purchase history by customer.
- No processing or activation fees.