The Present is Digital
You can now send friends and family the gift of local choice straight to their phone!
No need to wait for the post, no additional cards for them to carry around. Just a brilliantly convenient gift that supports spending with local businesses, digitally.
Buy it
Pick your gift card and choose the digital gift card option.
Send it
Enter the recipient's details and we will send them a text alert.
Download
The recipient receives our text alert and downloads Love Local app
Spend it
With the gift card added to their digital wallet, they can then spend it instantly in participating businesses.
Why digital?
- Send your gift instantly via text or email
- Friends and family can download their gift and add it to their mobile wallet
- View both the card balance and spend history in the app
- Discover an even wider range of businesses that you can spend at with a single tap!
Frequently asked questions
Someone has sent me a gift card but it does not appear in the app, what should I do?
Contact our Customer Service team at support@staging.townandcitygiftcards.com and our helpful team can assist.
Someone sent me a Gift Card but my phone is not compatible. What should I do?
Contact our Customer Service team at support@staging.townandcitygiftcards.com and our helpful team can assist.
How do I add my Gift Card to my wallet?
Click on the Add to Wallet button within the app home screen and follow the steps to add the gift card.
Where can I spend my Gift Card?
Gift Cards can be spent in local businesses in your local Town or City. A full list of participating businesses is available at https://staging.townandcitygiftcards.com/where-to-spend (UK) or https://staging.staging.staging.townandcitygiftcards.ie/where-to-spend (Ireland)
Can I spend my Gift Card online?
Gift Cards can only be spent at participating retailers. A full list of participating businesses is available at https://staging.townandcitygiftcards.com/where-to-spend (UK) or https://staging.staging.staging.townandcitygiftcards.ie/where-to-spend (Ireland)
The retailer didn’t know how to process my Gift Card, what should I do?
Advise the retailer to process the transaction as normal, the Gift Card works like any other contactless transaction with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay.
I tried to spend my Gift Card at a listed business but it didn't work, what should I do?
Contact our Customer Service team at support@staging.townandcitygiftcards.com and our helpful team can assist.
How do I purchase something with a greater value than my Gift Card?
Advise the retailer that you'd like to pay for your transaction across multiple cards. Pay using your Gift Card first and use another card or cash to pay the remaining balance
How do I check the balance on my Gift Card?
The balance of your Gift Card is displayed in the top left hand corner of the app or via www.getmybalance.com
How long is my Gift Card valid for?
Gift Cards are valid for 60 months (5 years). A monthly management fee of £2.50 / €2.50 will be applied on a monthly basis against the balance of the card, starting on the first day of the 13th month following the card activation.
How do I find out the expiry date?
Tap the "View Card Details" button or visit www.getmybalance.com to check your card expiry date.
Why has a monthly fee been applied to my card balance?
No fees are applied for the first 12 months from activation. An account management fee is then applied on a monthly basis against the balance of the card, starting on the first day of the 13th month following the card activation.
Can I top up my Gift Card?
Currently it is not possible to top up your Gift Card. You can buy a new one from https://staging.townandcitygiftcards.com (UK) or https://staging.staging.staging.townandcitygiftcards.ie (Ireland)
What’s your customer service number?
If your question isn’t answered here, you can call us for more information about your order or Digital Gift Card. Please call +44 1738 444 736 (UK) or +353 64 665 7464 (Ireland)
Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard Incorporated. The Love Local Prepaid Mastercard is issued by EML Money DAC pursuant to license by Mastercard International Inc. The e-money associated with your card is issued by EML Money DAC, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland under the European Union (Payment Services) Regulations 2018 (Ref C95957).