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Checking a Gift Card Balance

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Written by Andrew Weir
Updated over 3 weeks ago

INDY POS allows staff to quickly check the balance of a customer’s gift card. This is useful when:

  • A customer wants to know their remaining balance before making a purchase

  • Staff need to verify past transactions on a gift card

  • A balance discrepancy needs to be investigated


How to Check a Gift Card Balance

Step 1: Access the Inspect Card Tool

  1. Open the Top-Right Hamburger Menu (☰) on the POS.

  2. Select Inspect Card.


Step 2: Enter the Gift Card

You can check the balance in three ways:

  • Scan the QR code on a printed card or receipt

  • Scan the barcode or magnetic stripe on a physical card

  • Manually type the gift card number into the search field


Step 3: View Balance and Details

  1. The current balance and initial value will display at the top.

    • Example: Current Balance $19 / Initial Value $50

  2. To investigate transactions:

    • Scroll down to view all orders that contributed to the card’s balance changes


Step 4: Close or Proceed

  • After checking, you can exit Inspect Card or proceed with a sale using the card as payment.


Tips for Staff

  • Always verify the balance before completing a transaction if the customer is unsure.

  • Inspect Card is also helpful for audit checks on gift card usage.

  • Inform customers that partial balances remain for future use until fully redeemed.

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