Pocketloop

A better way to send gift cards

We've all received gift cards we never used. Forgotten about, left sitting in an inbox, or simply not the right brand.

With Pocketloop, they don't go to waste.

If the brand's not right, they can swap

Send your choice of gift card. If you enable swaps, they can swap to a different brand when they open it. No extra cost, no rush.

If it's still unused after a year, the value grows

After a year untouched, we add to it. A little extra to make it worth coming back to.

Or they can send it to charity

They can send the value to a charity they care about. Still a gift, just in a different shape.

One more thing

Send a real card, too

Add a printed greeting card with your own message. We'll post it, with a QR code inside that unlocks the gift.

From Apple to Starbucks

Something for everyone

A little back, every time you give

Send a gift or refer a friend and you earn Pocketloop Points. Redeem them toward your next gift.

See how points work

500 points

$5 off

1,000 points

$10 off

2,500 points

$25 off

Frequently asked questions

Most gift cards go unused because the brand is not quite right or the recipient simply forgets.

With Pocketloop, you can choose to enable swaps or splitting when you send the gift. If you do, the recipient can swap to another brand or split the value across multiple brands.

That flexibility gives the gift a much better chance of being used.

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