README

Description

The ViraXpress Gift Cards module is a comprehensive Magento 2 extension that allows store owners to create, manage, and sell gift cards. Customers can purchase gift cards, apply them during checkout, and recipients can receive them via email with customizable messages and delivery dates.

Features

• Admin Management: Create individual gift cards or bulk generate multiple cards with unique codes.
• Gift Card Products: Sell gift cards as products in your store catalog.
• Flexible Amounts: Set fixed or custom amounts for gift cards.
• Expiration and Delivery: Configure expiry dates and scheduled delivery dates for gift cards.
• Recipient Notifications: Send gift cards to recipients via email with personalized messages.
• Cart Integration: Apply gift card codes during checkout to deduct from order totals.
• Order Tracking: Track gift card usage across orders, invoices, and credit memos.
• Store and Customer Restrictions: Limit gift card usage by store view and customer groups.
• Currency Support: Multi-currency support for international stores.
• Email Templates: Customizable email templates for gift card delivery.
• Scheduled Sending: Cron job for automated sending of scheduled gift cards.
• Image Upload: Upload custom images for gift card designs.
• Reporting: View gift card balances, usage history, and status.

Compatibility

• Magento 2.4.x

Installation

1. Install the extension via Composer:

   composer require viraxpress/giftcards

2. Run the following commands from your Magento root directory:

   php bin/magento module:enable ViraXpress_GiftCards
   php bin/magento setup:upgrade
   php bin/magento setup:di:compile
   php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f
   php bin/magento cache:flush

Usage

Admin Panel

Configuration — Stores > Configuration > ViraXpress > Gift Cards

• Enable/disable the module, set email sender and templates
• Control visibility on cart and checkout pages
• Set discount application timing (Before Tax / After Tax / Before Shipping / After Shipping)
• Configure order status that activates the card and expiry duration (days)

Manage Gift Cards — Marketing > Gift Cards > Manage Gift Cards

• View all cards with code, balance, status, usage, and expiry date
• Add individual cards or generate in bulk
• Filter, edit, or delete existing cards per store view

Gift Card Products — Catalog > Products > Add Product > Gift Card

• A dedicated "Gift Card" product type is available alongside standard Magento product types
• Set multiple denomination values (e.g. 100, 200) via dynamic rows — add or remove values as needed
• Restrict purchase to specific customer groups (Guest, General, Wholesale, Retailer, etc.)

Frontend

• Gift cards appear as products in your catalog under GiftCard menu.
• Customers can add gift cards to cart and purchase them.
• During checkout, customers can apply gift card codes.
• Recipients receive email notifications with gift card details.

Support

For support, please contact ViraXpress at https://www.viraxpress.com or refer to the license agreement.

License

This extension is licensed under the ViraXpress license agreement. See https://www.viraxpress.com/license for details.