Gift cards for Sunshine Photo Cart with reusable codes and balance tracking.
Purchase & delivery
- Purchase via shortcode with preset or custom amounts (up to a configurable maximum)
- Optional recipient name, email, and custom message
- Email delivery options: immediate or scheduled for a specific date
- Recipient receives a unique gift card code via email
Using gift cards
- Enter the code in the checkout discount code field
- Automatically applies the maximum available balance
- Balance can be used across multiple orders
- Remaining balance is tracked and updated after each use
- Can be removed from checkout before completing the order
- Balance lookup shortcode for customers
Admin management
- Custom post type for managing all gift cards
- View purchase details, link to original order
- Usage log showing each order where the gift card was used
- Real-time remaining balance display
- Balance automatically restored if an order is refunded
- Scheduled emails can be cancelled if orders are cancelled/refunded
Technical features
- Gift cards are never taxable
- Shipping/delivery options automatically disabled when cart contains only gift cards (or other digital products)
- Integrated with Sunshine’s cart and order system
- Works alongside discount codes in the same input field