─ THE LOVE TIPPERARY GIFT CARD ─
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Why Businesses Love It
Joining the Love Tipperary Gift Card programme is a win‑win for local businesses:
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0% commission — you keep 100% of every sale
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Attract new customers who may not otherwise visit
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Encourage repeat spending after the gift card value is used
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Retain spending within County Tipperary
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Gain exposure through Love Tipperary marketing campaigns
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Support local economic development and community growth
Simple for Businesses to Accept
The Love Tipperary Gift Card is easy to process, no chip and PIN required.
Cards can be accepted via:
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Swipe on your terminal, or
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Key‑in entry using the details on the card
Signing up is straightforward, and our team is always here to help with queries or onboarding.
Ready to Get Started?
Businesses can join the programme by completing our quick online agreement form.
Together, we can continue to champion local businesses, protect local jobs, and keep Tipperary’s towns and communities thriving.
Supporting Tipperary Businesses
SHOP LOCAL. SPEND LOCAL. SUPPORT LOCAL
Why Your Love Tipperary Gift Card Might Decline
.....and how easily we can fix it!
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We want every cardholder and every business to enjoy a smooth and easy experience. While card declines are uncommon, they can happen and thankfully, the reasons are simple and quick to sort out.
1️⃣ The business has recently changed their card machine
Sometimes a retailer updates or replaces their payment terminal without notifying us. When the new machine isn’t connected to the Love Tipperary system yet, the gift card may decline.
How to fix it:
A quick re‑onboarding is all that’s needed:
✔️ Takes just a couple of minutes
✔️ Can be done over the phone
✔️ Or via a self‑registration link (Scroll up)
2️⃣ The card balance is lower than the purchase amount
If the total at the till is higher than the balance on your card, the transaction will automatically decline. Example:
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Till total: €100
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Card balance: €50
In this case, the card will decline unless the business processes a split payment.
How to fix it:
The business just needs to complete a cash/card split sale:
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Pay via another payment method first.
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Put the €50 through on the Love Tipperary Gift Card.
Easy, quick, and the sale goes through smoothly.
🌟 Top Tips for a Smooth Transaction
Here are simple ways to make sure your Love Tipperary Gift Card works perfectly at the till:
✔️ Know your balance: Just scan the QR code on the back of your card to check your balance anytime. Quick, easy, and always accurate.
✔️ Check the list of participating shops: Businesses come on board all the time, but some may change systems or temporarily step out. A quick look at our up‑to‑date directory ensures you know where your card is welcomed.
✔️ Ask and double-check: If you’re unsure, simply ask the business if they accept the Love Tipperary Gift Card.
💬 We're Here to Help: A card decline doesn’t mean anything is wrong, it’s usually one of the small issues above, and we’re always ready to help get things sorted quickly.
Contact us:
Carmel 087-3429263 or carmel@countytipperarychamber.com
Love Tipperary Gift Card:
Shop Local. Support Local. Spend Local. 💛
Love Tipperary Gift Card FAQ for Businesses
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Does it cost anything to join?
No. Participating businesses keep 100% of the transaction value.
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Do I need special equipment?
No. Most card terminals can be enabled to accept the card.
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How do I process a transaction?
Transactions can be completed through swipe or card details entry, depending on your terminal setup.
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How do I receive payment?
Funds are processed through your existing merchant services arrangements.
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What if I change my terminal provider?
Simply let us know and we can re-enable acceptance on your new terminal.
Supporting this Gift Card supports your local economy and local jobs across Tipperary. Every € invested in the Love Tipperary Gift Card is a € that stays in Tipperary.