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How can I troubleshoot missing gift card details in emails?

How to Troubleshoot Missing Gift Card Details in Emails

Gift card emails may sometimes lack important details such as the gift card code, balance, or functional links. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to resolve these issues and ensure recipients receive complete and accurate gift card information.

Common Issues and Solutions

  1. Missing Gift Card Code or Balance - Cause: The "Gift Card Code" or "Gift Card Balance" block is not configured in the transactional email template. - Solution: Edit the relevant transactional email template and insert the appropriate handlebars (e.g., {{gift_card_code}} or {{gift_card_balance}}) into the email body. This ensures the recipient sees their gift card details in the email they receive.

  2. Non-Functional Links or Missing Details in Recipient Emails - Cause: There are separate email templates for the purchaser and the recipient, and both need to be updated. - Solution: Apply the same edits to both templates. For example, add a URL to the "Learn More" button and insert the gift card balance handlebar to ensure recipients receive functional links and complete gift card details.

  3. Temporary Workaround for Missing Gift Card Code - Solution: If the recipient's email is missing the gift card code, retrieve the code manually from your platform's settings and share it with the recipient. They can use this code at checkout to redeem the gift card.

  4. Locating Gift Card Codes - Solution: Navigate to your platform's gift card management settings (e.g., in Arketa, go to Giftcards > View usage) to locate the gift card and view its code. This can be helpful if the recipient did not receive the email.

Additional Tips

  • Always test email templates after making edits to ensure all details are displayed correctly.

  • Regularly review and update transactional email templates to align with any platform updates or changes.

By following these steps, you can resolve common issues with gift card emails and ensure recipients receive all necessary details for redeeming their gift cards.

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