Configure your System for a Gift Card Account

How do I? | QuickBooks Desktop POS Gift Card Service Overview

This topic applies to users of the QuickBooks Desktop POS Gift Card Service. What if I use another Service?

Once your account is approved and you have received your Gift Card Account Number (typically in 2-3 business days), enter the account number in Point of Sale company preferences and specify how you will communicate with the service. Once you have received your cards, you will be ready to start processing gift card transactions.

To enter your gift card account number:

1. From the File menu, select Preferences Company, and then Merchant & Gift Card Services from the left-side preferences list.

2. Enter the account number provided to you in the Gift Card Service area on the page.

3. Select Communication Setup from the left-side preferences list, and specify how you will communicate with the service, either Secure Internet Connection or Direct-dial (modem). Click Internet Connection Setup if you need help configuring your Internet connection (this step is not necessary if you have already set up communication for the QuickBooks Desktop POS Merchant Service):

4. Return to the Merchant & Gift Services page and select Verify next to your Gift Card Account Number. Point of Sale will do a test connection and confirm that your account is active and ready to use. If errors are encountered, a message is displayed with information about resolving the situation.

5. Select Save.

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