What is a gift card API?
Through API, businesses are able to connect different data sources automatically using code, transferring information or value instantly. The WeGift API allows companies to access the industry’s largest collection of digital gift cards in just a few clicks. All the data involved in processing eGift cards, from payment to delivery, are managed by one single API.
To learn more about how gift card API works, click here.
Here are the benefits of moving to an on-demand gift card API.
Is the gift card API free?
Yes, we don’t charge for the gift card API implementation. View the API doc to learn more.
How long does it take to integrate with WeGift's gift card API?
WeGift makes integration a seamless experience. The WeGift API is intuitive and easy to set up, even if you’re not a veteran software engineer. Integration can be as quick as a couple of hours to as long as a couple of weeks, depending on the client's available resources and the sophistication of their desired integration.
Learn more about integrating with WeGift's API here.
How do I get started?
Our simple tutorial is broken up into three main parts:
- API setup prerequisites
An outline of our pre set up requirements - Web app and test environments
A short introduction to our web app and where to test - Step-by-step API integration guide
A simple guide of how to integrate our API
Check out our API doc to see more details on how to get started.
How do I access the API key?
Having a WeGift user account allows you to log in to the WeGift Connect web application where you can generate your API keys.
Important Note - Until you have a WeGift admin account you cannot begin the API integration.
Learn more about API keys on our API documentation.
How do I test the API request?
There are three simple steps to follow when testing your API integration:
- Check that your account has funds
Without enough funds in your account, your orders may fail. - Send a live API order request
You can have your chosen order template ready or continue the guide with our basic ordering template example shown here - WeGift returns your product order successfully
Meaning your live integration is complete 😎
How can I check my account balance?
To check your live environment funds, you can call the balance endpoint with the currency type defined at the end of the call.
You can read more about the currency codes WeGift support here
Can I only order individual cards?
No, you can place bulk orders via our API as well! WeGift has access to more than 1,000 retailers, across different countries and currencies. It only takes seconds to issue thousands of gift cards.
How fast is the incentive delivery through the API?
Less than 10 seconds! Once an order is placed, your egift cards will be instantly delivered by email to the recipient.
Learn more about sending gift cards via our API here.
What can I personalize when sending a gift card through the API?
You can personalize your end user’s experience through a wide range of API customization options in our platform, such as delivery method, format, gift card brand and email template.
More information here