A better way to send gift cards
We've all received gift cards we never used. Forgotten about, expired, or simply not the right brand.
With Pocketloop, it doesn't have to go to waste.
When you send it, you can allow swaps or keep the gift locked to that brand. After that, it's up to them. If it expires unused, they can reclaim 100% toward another gift card or 80% in cash - instead of nothing like most gift cards.
It's still thoughtful. Just smarter.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Pocketloop better than a normal gift card?
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Most gift cards go unused because the brand isn’t quite right or the recipient simply forgets.
With Pocketloop, the recipient can redeem it as intended, swap to another brand if swaps are enabled, or reclaim value if it expires unused.
Instead of quietly disappearing, the gift always leads to something useful.
Can the recipient change brands?
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Yes - if the sender enabled swaps when sending the gift.
If the brand isn’t quite right, the recipient can choose another before redeeming. The goal is simple: make sure the gift actually gets used.
Do I have to allow swaps?
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No. When sending a gift, you can choose whether swaps are enabled.
If swaps are disabled, the gift stays locked to the chosen brand - just like a traditional gift card. The only difference is that if it expires unused, the recipient can still reclaim value instead of losing everything.
What happens if the recipient does nothing?
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If the gift isn’t redeemed before it expires, it doesn’t simply disappear.
The recipient can reclaim 100% of the value toward another gift card or 80% in cash.
The reclaim option is available for 90 days after expiry and can be completed through the original gift link.
When does the recipient receive their gift card?
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As soon as the recipient makes their choice, their selected digital gift card is issued.
Everything is handled online, so there is no waiting for physical cards.
Why isn't the cash amount 100 percent?
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Normally, when a gift card expires unused, you get nothing back.
Pocketloop guarantees 80% in cash or 100% toward another gift card instead. The small difference helps cover the cost of providing the reclaim option.
Our goal is always for the gift to be used or swapped for something the recipient really wants. The reclaim option simply ensures that if it does expire unused, the value is not completely lost.
How easy is it to send a Pocketloop gift?
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It’s just as easy as sending a normal digital gift card.
Pick the brand, choose the amount and send it. Optional features like swaps are there if you want them, but you never have to use them.
Can the sender see what the recipient does with the gift?
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No. Once the gift has been sent, the recipient’s choices are private.
Whether they use it, swap it for another brand, or reclaim the value if it expires, the sender isn’t notified.
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Contact
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