Gift Cards
Manage the gift card purchasing experience and the custom gift card receipt page customers receive.
SAISON fully supports Shopify's native gift card features, including the recipient form on product pages and a dedicated, branded gift card receipt template (gift_card.liquid).
Setting Up Gift Card Products
Create a Gift Card Product
In your Shopify Admin, go to Products > Gift Cards and create a new gift card. Add an appealing image and set your denominations as variants.
Enable the Recipient Form
In the Theme Editor, navigate to your Product template (specifically for your gift card product). Click on the Buy Buttons block in the left sidebar and ensure the Show recipient information form for gift cards checkbox is enabled. This allows buyers to enter a custom email, name, message, and scheduled send date.
Customizing the Gift Card Template
When a customer receives a gift card, they open a special page generated by the gift_card.liquid template. Shopify requires this page to meet strict functional standards.
- Displays a scannable QR Code that is at least 120x120px.
- Shows the active balance and the gift card code.
- Includes an 'Add to Apple Wallet' button automatically for iOS users.
- Prominently displays the store logo.
Key Settings
| Setting | Location | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store Logo | Theme settings > Logo | Uploaded | The gift card page pulls its logo directly from your global theme settings. |
| Recipient form | Product page > Buy buttons block | Checked | Essential for gifting. |
| QR Code | Automatic | N/A | SAISON generates the QR code automatically using standard Shopify filters. |
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting to test the receipt: Always issue a test gift card to your own email to verify how the logo, colors, and Apple Wallet button look.
- Missing logo: If you haven't uploaded a logo in Theme Settings, the gift card page will look bare.