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Aloha POS: How to Sell, Redeem, and Check Gift Card Balances

This guide covers how to process gift card transactions on your Aloha POS system, including selling gift cards, accepting them as payment, and checking balances.

Written by Ted Plaisted

Sell a Gift Card

  1. Open a check with items on it.

  2. From the CLOSE screen, press the POWERCARD button.

  3. Press ADD GIFT VALUE.

  4. Follow the prompts to load the desired amount onto the card.

The gift card value will appear as a line item on the check, increasing the check total.

Redeem a Gift Card

  1. Open a check with items on it.

  2. From the CLOSE screen, press the POWERCARD button.

  3. Press REDEEM GIFT VALUE.

  4. Follow the prompts to apply the gift card as payment.

The gift card amount will appear as a tender on the check.

Check a Gift Card Balance

  1. Press the POWERCARD button.

  2. Select the balance inquiry option and swipe the card.

The remaining balance will display on screen.

Selling a Gift Card Outside of an Open Check

Customers can purchase a gift card without an open check. To purchase outside of a check, got the MISC ITEMS scren and click the POWERCARD button.

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