Gift cards are the recommended way to offer discounts on memberships in Birrdi.
While promo codes cannot be applied to memberships, gift cards can be used during signup when configured correctly.
How Gift Cards Work with Memberships
Gift cards can be applied only at the time of initial membership signup, and only if the membership allows it.
Important Notes
✅ Gift cards apply to the first charge only
❌ Gift cards do not apply to future recurring payments
🔁 After signup, the member’s credit card on file will be charged automatically going forward
How to Enable Gift Cards for a Membership
Navigate to Memberships
Open the membership plan you want to edit
Find the setting “Allow Gift Card Payments”
Set this value to Yes
Save the membership
Once enabled, customers will see the option to apply a gift card during signup.
What Customers Experience at Checkout
When signing up:
Customers can enter a gift card code
The gift card balance is applied to the initial membership charge
Any remaining balance follows standard gift card rules
On future billing cycles:
The membership renews automatically
Charges are made to the customer’s saved credit card
Gift cards are not reused
Best Practices
Use gift cards for:
Promotions
Prizes
Manual discounts
Clearly communicate that gift cards apply only to the first payment