===== Redeeming Gift Cards in Admin =====


To redeem the Gift, go to **Members - Approve Gift Cards**

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Click <color #22b14c>Details</color> button in the row of the gift card you are about to redeem

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This page will give you the details of the redeemed voucher, check if the voucher has been paid and then click the green "<color #22b14c>Approve and Email Gift Card</color>".

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Once redeemed an email will go out to the Purchaser of the gift card, with a reference number.

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Email that goes to Purchaser

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Click details in the Gift voucher list and a different screen will allow you to record the payment status, make sure you click the "<color #00a2e8>Update Paid Status</color>" before allocating this voucher to the recipient of the Gift voucher. This is optional, you can assume that any redeemed vouchers have been paid for.

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If the recipient is NOT a member, make sure the member is added to the database **FIRST** and then the credit can be applied. 

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Balance applied to existing or new member.