Source: LocalGiftCards.com
Consumer demand for convenience is driving digital gift card sales online. Consumers love being able to purchase gift cards online for instant delivery. A recent gift card study shows a strong consumer desire and intent to purchase digital gift cards online.
Digital Gift Card Study Findings
Gift Cards and Online Holiday Sales
• 94% of respondents intended to purchase two or more gift cards by online or mobile during the holiday season
• Of this group, 23% planned to purchase five or more gift cards during the holiday season.
• Annually, 41% of this group purchase five to 10 cards.
Gift Cards and Digital Demand
• 84% of respondents between 18-25 agreed they were likely to purchase at least one digital gift card this holiday season.
• Nearly 90% of this group said they are more interested in purchasing digital gift cards now than they were two to three years ago.
• Of all respondents that intended to buy online or via mobile, 76% were likely to purchase at least one digital gift card
Gift Cards and Mobile Devices
• 66% of respondents between 26-35 prefer to scan digital gift cards from their phone instead of a printed email
• 71% of all respondents and 81% of those between 18-25 are interested in storing and using gift cards on their phones
• 96% of all respondents agree they're interested in storing digital gift cards on their phone for self-use
Source: InComm
Taking Advantage of the Trends
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