Introducing the Downtown Raleigh Gift Card
One Card. Endless Magic.
This holiday season, gift the gift that gives back to the heart of our city.
The Downtown Raleigh Gift Card supports local businesses and offers boundless ways to shop, dine, and explore.
Purchase a digital gift card in any amount from $5 to $250 through our online portal and redeem it at a participating business.
By purchasing a gift card and redeeming it at participating businesses, your dollars stay in our downtown community to support our locally owned businesses!
About the Downtown Raleigh Gift Card
The Downtown Raleigh Gift Card is made possible through a partnership with Yiftee, who services community-based gift card programs like ours all over the country.
When you purchase a gift card, it's valid at any of the participating businesses in Downtown Raleigh who are part of our program. Click here for a list of participating businesses and to purchase.
How it Works
Select a value from $5 to $250 for your Downtown Raleigh Gift Card. Then choose your recipient (family, friends, team members) and send via email or text message. The recipient can use that value to make purchases at participating Downtown Raleigh businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
I own a downtown business. How do I join?
Submit your info through this interest form. Or contact Ben Yellin, Storefront Marketing Manager for more info: benyellin@downtownraleigh.org.
Once you've submitted the form, we'll reach out to complete the enrollment and activation process so you can begin accepting the gift card.
How do the cards work?
The Downtown Raleigh Gift Card works on the Mastercard system. When you redeem your gift card at a participating business, their staff will process the card via Tap-to-Pay or by entering the card info manually, like a phone order.
The Downtown Raleigh Gift Card is compatible with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
Can the card be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted?
No. The gift cards only work at participating businesses that have run the Activation Card to be officially enrolled in the Downtown Raleigh Gift Card program.
Does DRA or Yiftee take a cut when a customer redeems a Downtown Raleigh Gift Card?
No. The full amount of your purchase goes to the business, minus the typical credit card processing fee that they pay to their bank or merchant services provider.
Can I leave a tip?
Tips must be pre-authorized with the total or the transaction will be denied. If you'd like to include a tip with your purchase, tell the cashier in advance so they can process the sale correctly.
Can cards carry a balance and be reused?
Yes. The card can be used repeatedly at any participating business until the balance runs out.
Can I receive a refund if I paid with my Downtown Raleigh Gift Card?
Yes. Refunds can be applied to valid (unexpired) cards just like with any credit card. The refunded amount will be placed back on your gift card to be redeemed at another participating business.
Is there a fee to buy a Downtown Raleigh Gift Card?
Buyers pay $1 + 5% of the card value. That fee goes to Yiftee to administer the card. Businesses get the full card value. Merchants are paid the full amount minus normal credit card fees.