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Keep dollars circulating locally

Launch a branded gift card program for your community. Cards work at local businesses you choose — keeping every dollar close to home.

No setup fees
No monthly fees
Launch in days

Why local gift cards work

Gift cards are a proven way to support local businesses. Yo.City makes it easy for any organization to run their own program.

Keep Dollars Local

Gift cards can only be spent at approved local businesses, ensuring every dollar stays in your community.

Simple Administration

Self-serve dashboard to design cards, manage merchants, and track every dollar. No technical skills needed.

Sponsor Visibility

Corporate sponsors and banks get their brand on every card, building goodwill with community members.

Your brand. Your program.

Every card carries your organization's identity. Upload your own design, add sponsor logos, and create a program that's unmistakably yours.

  • Custom card artwork that represents your community
  • Up to 5 sponsor logos for corporate partners and banks
  • Event-specific cards for festivals, holidays, and promotions
Downtown cityscape
Springfield
Local Card
VISA
**** **** **** 4821
CARDHOLDER NAME
Springfield Chamber

Virtual or physical. You choose.

Deliver cards instantly to Apple Wallet and Google Pay, or ship branded physical cards for a premium gift experience.

9:41
Wallet
Springfield
Local Card
Card Number
**** 4821
VISA
Springfield Local Card
Prepaid - Balance: $50.00
Add to Apple Wallet
Instant Delivery
Springfield
Local Card
VISA
**** **** **** 4821
Cardholder Name
Premium Gift Experience

Virtual Cards

  • Delivered instantly via email or SMS
  • Add to Apple Wallet & Google Pay
  • Tap to pay anywhere contactless is accepted
  • Perfect for last-minute gifts

Physical Cards

  • Beautiful branded card to gift
  • Works at any card terminal
  • Great for retail displays and events
  • Tangible keepsake of your community

Get started in three steps

Launch your branded gift card program today. No technical skills required.

1

Sign Up

Create your account in minutes. No contracts, no sales calls.

2

Design Your Card

Upload your branding and add sponsor logos.

3

Launch

Start selling gift cards to your community.

The local spending multiplier

Every dollar spent at a local business has a ripple effect throughout your community.

68%

of every dollar spent locally stays in the community

3x

more money recirculates compared to national chains

48%

of small business revenue comes from local customers

Perfect for every occasion

From holiday shopping to employee rewards, local gift cards fit seamlessly into your community programs.

Holiday Gifts

The perfect gift that supports local businesses during the busiest shopping season.

Employee Rewards

Local employers reward staff while investing back into the community.

Tourism Promotion

Visitors discover local gems and take home a piece of your community.

Community Events

Festivals, fundraisers, and special occasions with custom-branded cards.

Payment Received
Springfield Local Card - $47.50
+$47.50
Payment Received
Springfield Local Card - $125.00
+$125.00
Payment Received
Springfield Local Card - $32.00
+$32.00

Local businesses love it

Merchants accept Yo.City cards just like any Visa transaction. No new equipment, no extra fees, no hassle.

  • Works with existing card terminals
  • No fees for participating merchants
  • Increased foot traffic from cardholders
  • Free promotion through chamber marketing

Everything you need to run your program

A powerful dashboard that makes managing your gift card program simple.

dashboard.yo.city
Total Cards Issued
2,847
+12% this month
Active Balance
$142,580
Across all cards
Local Spend
$89,340
+24% this month
Top Merchants
Main Street Cafe $12,450
Downtown Books $8,920
The Corner Bistro $7,380
Recent Activity
Card activated - $50.00 2m ago
Purchase at Java House - $12.50 15m ago
Card activated - $100.00 1h ago
Card Design
Upload custom artwork
Merchant Control
Manage approved businesses
Real-time Analytics
Track spending patterns
Bulk Orders
Issue cards at scale

Trusted by chambers nationwide

See what organizations are saying about their gift card programs.

"Our holiday gift card program exceeded all expectations. We sold over $50,000 in cards and our merchants couldn't be happier."

SM
Sarah Mitchell
Springfield Chamber of Commerce

"Setup was incredibly easy. We were up and running in less than a week, and the dashboard makes everything simple to manage."

JR
James Rodriguez
Riverside Economic Development

"The tourism angle has been huge for us. Visitors love taking home a card they can use on their next trip back."

LK
Lisa Kim
Lakeside Tourism Bureau
100% free for chambers

A local card that funds itself

Local sponsors fund the gift cards. Your chamber earns money. Consumers get free cards to spend locally.

Sponsors Fund

Local businesses invest in sponsorship packages

Chamber Earns

Revenue from every sponsorship

Ready to keep dollars local?

Join chambers and organizations across the country who are strengthening their local economies with Yo.City.