What are the benefits of joining the Local Merchant Partner Program?

By joining LocalCertificates.com you'll enjoy incremental revenue increase and valuable new clients from purchases made at LocalCertificates.com.  In addition, you will have the ability to offer online purchase of your gift certificates without the need for an e-commerce based web site.


Are there any start-up or recurring fees?
No.  There are absolutely no start-up, listing or monthly fees.  You are only charged a 10% marketing fee on the face value of any certificates we sell.  You'll never pay anything until we generate you results.

How does the LocalCertificates.com Local Merchant Program work?
After a gift certificate order for your business comes in we will call your office to pay for the certificate (upfront less 10% fee) and obtain an authorization code provided only by you.  You simply void out your copy for record keeping and verification.  This code is added to the certificate that will be mailed to the recieptient.  When the customer redeems the certificate you can simply verify the information with your records.

Each certificate has several built-in security measures.  The first is an authorization code provided by the merchant.  Next is an authorization number & signature provided by LocalCertificates.com.  Finally our embossed logo or holographic sticker on the face of the certificate.  Do not accept the certificate if any of these items are missing and contact us right away. 
 

What if someone comes in with a LocalCertificates.com Gift Certificate for a dollar amount that doesn't match the price of our services?
We only offer certificate amounts in the most popular increments ($25.00, $50.00 & $100.00)  If the certificate is for too little money, simply charge the customer the difference at the time the services are rendered. There is no commission on this additional payment. If the certificate is for too much money, most Businesses issue one of their own gift certificates good only at their Business, for the balance.

Can I still continue with my own gift certificate program?

Absolutely! You are free to continue selling your certificates both on and offline at your location. The LocalCertificates.com service will not disrupt those channels, but work in addition to help bring new customers to your business.  Our primary goal is to serve purchases from out-of-town friends & relatives or from people who may or may not know the recipient's favorite local business.

If you currently do not offer gift certificates on your web site,  LocalCertificates.com can help by providing a simple software code to add to your web site.  This will allow your customers to purchase your gift certificates online with out having to create an e-commerce web site.

How many LocalCertificates.com Gift Certificates can I expect to see in a month?

Most Local Merchant Partners redeem about three LocalCertificates.com Gift Certificates in a given month. This will vary depending on season, location, and other factors. If you are interested in seeing more business from LocalCertificates.com Gift Certificates, we can work with you to make this happen.

How can I enroll in the Local Merchant Partner Program?

You can enroll online at www.LocalCertificates.com/merchants.

How long does it take to process an enrollment?

It may take up to 48 hours to fully process your enrollment and verify the information.

What am I agreeing to by enrolling in the Local Merchant Partner Program?

By enrolling online, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Partner Program Agreement (click to review).

What kind of commitment am I making by signing up?

The agreement is good for 2 years. However, the program is also risk free, as you can leave at any time with 30 days' written notice.

Should my Business enroll in the Local Merchant Partner Program?

There are no fees for filling out the enrollment form and it takes just a few minutes.

What if I still have more questions?

Please email service@LocalCertificates.com. Also, you can always simply enroll today. If for some reason you are unhappy with the program, you can always discontinue.