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Gift card API

A programmatic interface used to discover, buy and track supported digital gift cards.

An online store can integrate with a reseller backend to retrieve product identifiers, select denominations and create an order using authenticated requests. Depending on the product, the successful delivery artefact may be a code or PIN. The merchant must separate payment confirmation from supplier fulfilment and protect delivered codes in storage and logs.

Key facts

  • Codes are sensitive fulfilment data
  • Order status must be checked before marking delivered
  • Idempotency protects against accidental repeat purchases
This glossary explains general industry concepts and supported Distribution Hub workflows. Review individual product restrictions, current rates and official API documentation before ordering.