Glasgow City Council has sent gift cards worth £105 to 85,000 eligible households in the city. The cards, which can be spent within Glasgow, are helping to support both residents struggling with the cost of living crisis and local businesses recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Funding for the project has come from a £9.45m Covid Economic Recovery Funding package awarded to the council by the Scottish Government.
Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Cards can only be spent with businesses that are signed up to accept the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card. There are more than 1600 businesses of all sizes signed up to accept the gift card across the city already.
The Scotland Loves Local campaign looks to encourage people in Scotland to think local first and support businesses on their local high streets. The Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card can be seen as a local currency - allowing people to spend their gift cards in their favourite local businesses, or on household essentials, in a way that keeps spending local for longer eligible households, benefitting the local economy in the process.
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I have not activated my card | All gift card recipients were advised that they[HI(1] have until the 30.11.22 to activate their gift cards. Unfortunately, if you have missed the activation deadline and not activated your gift card by this date you will be unable to use your gift card. Please be advised we are unable to activate any gift cards after the 30.11.22 |
I lost my card after it was activated | Unfortunately, if you lose your card after it is activated, we will not be able to replace the card. Please take a note of your 16 digit card number and 3 digit CVV number on the back of your card and keep them safe as you will need these details if you use your card to make online purchases. |
I lost my card before it was activated | Unfortunately, if you lose your card before it is activated, we will not be able to replace the card.
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I damaged my card after it was activated | Unfortunately, if you damage your card after it is activated, we will not be able to replace the card. Please take a note of your 16 digit card number and 3 digit CVV number on the back of your card and keep them safe as you will need these details if you use your card to make online purchases. |
I damaged my card before it was activated | Unfortunately, if you damage your card before it is activated, we will not be able to replace the card.
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How do I check the balance I have on my card | You have 3 options to choose from:
Call the balance enquiry number on 0121 260 2849 - remember to have your 16 digit card number and your 6 digit card security code (both found on the back of your card) to hand |
How long do I have to spend my card? | You have 12 months from the date you activated your card to spend the gift card balance |
How do I use my gift card to make an online purchase | You can use your gift card to make online purchases with several businesses including Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys and Boots. Please take a note of your 16 digit card number and the 3 digit CVV number on the back of your card and keep them safe in case you lose or damage your card. You will need this information if you wish to make any online purchases using your gift card. |
The Scotland Loves Local - Glasgow Gift cards can only be used in registered businesses.
To ensure your business doesn't miss out you can register on the Scotland Loves Local website.
You can find out more by clicking on the FAQs link in the Related Links section