Software review 8 min read · Updated May 20, 2026

Toast Gift Cards

Toast Gift Cards is built specifically for restaurants on the Toast POS system. It supports physical, digital, and online gift card sales with full liability tracking and POS redemption.

Toast Gift Cards is built specifically for restaurants on the Toast POS system. It supports physical, digital, and online gift card sales with full liability tracking and POS redemption.

Best for
  • Full-service restaurants on Toast
  • Multi-location restaurant groups
  • Casual dining and fast-casual on Toast
  • Cafés and breweries on Toast
Ideal industries
RestaurantsCafésBreweriesMulti-location restaurant groups

Key features

  • Custom physical gift cards
  • Digital eGift cards with email delivery
  • Online sales through Toast online ordering
  • Real-time balance tracking and POS redemption
  • Multi-location liability reporting
  • Promotional bonus card support

Format support

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

Pros and cons

What's strong

  • Restaurant-purpose-built integration
  • Strong multi-location support
  • Bonus card structures built in
  • Liability tracking integrates with restaurant accounting

Where it falls short

  • Requires Toast POS as the base system
  • Pricing and features change; verify on Toast's site
  • Less branding flexibility than dedicated gift platforms

Pricing

Toast Gift Cards is part of the Toast platform; physical card orders billed separately.

Check Toast Gift Cards documentation

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

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Alternatives to consider


Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be on Toast POS to use Toast Gift Cards?

Yes. Toast Gift Cards is integrated with the Toast POS platform.

Can Toast handle bonus card promotions?

Yes. Toast supports 'buy $X, get $Y bonus' structures, which work well for holiday promotions.