Software review 8 min read · Updated May 20, 2026

Lightspeed Gift Cards

Lightspeed offers gift card functionality built into its retail and hospitality POS platforms. Best for mid-market retailers and hospitality businesses already using Lightspeed.

Lightspeed offers gift card functionality built into its retail and hospitality POS platforms. Best for mid-market retailers and hospitality businesses already using Lightspeed.

Best for
  • Mid-market retailers on Lightspeed
  • Hospitality businesses on Lightspeed Restaurant
  • Multi-location retail with complex inventory
  • Golf clubs and similar membership businesses
Ideal industries
RetailHospitalityGolfMulti-location retail

Key features

  • Native gift card product type
  • Physical and digital options
  • POS redemption with balance tracking
  • Multi-location support
  • Reporting through Lightspeed dashboard

Format support

CapabilitySupported
Physical gift cardsYes
Digital eGift cardsYes
Online salesYes
POS redemptionYes
Multi-locationYes
Booking integrationNo

Pros and cons

What's strong

  • Strong fit for mid-market retail
  • Multi-location support
  • Solid inventory and POS integration

Where it falls short

  • Requires Lightspeed POS as base
  • Some advanced gifting features may require add-ons
  • Pricing varies by plan and module

Pricing

Pricing depends on Lightspeed plan and modules. Verify on Lightspeed's site.

Check Lightspeed pricing

Confirm features and pricing on Lightspeed's official site before deciding.

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Alternatives to consider


Frequently asked questions

Is Lightspeed a good fit for small single-location businesses?

It can work, but for single-location small businesses, Square or Shopify often offer a simpler and lower-cost path.