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Unlocking Global Markets with International Gift Cards

Expanding your gift card program internationally can be a complex endeavor. Fortunately, TDS has 15+ years of experience successfully managing major gift card programs for clients in virtually all international markets. Our expert team guides clients through every critical element of international gift card management, ensuring a seamless and successful expansion.

TDS helps clients navigate critical elements such as leading retailers, formats, lead times, card production, common denominations, customer behavior, marketing opportunities, and more. 

Whether you want to solve a payment challenge, generate brand awareness, or drive incremental revenue, Gift Cards in international markets can be a key part of your strategy.  Learn more about our presence in each global region by tapping the buttons below.

Latin America

TDS boasts one of the largest distribution networks across Latin America (LatAm), one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for gift cards. With localized offices in Mexico, we are uniquely positioned to tap into the immense potential of the LatAm gift card market. The majority of gift cards in this region are purchased for self-use, presenting a unique opportunity that only a gift card/code program can address. Our program management team in LatAm works diligently to identify opportunities that align with your expansion strategy, resolving payment challenges using gift cards/codes effectively.

Map of Central and South America with Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil highlighted.

EMEA

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region represents one of the largest and most diverse markets for gift cards globally. For nearly a decade, TDS has maintained strong connections to this region, with local offices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain. While physical gift cards dominate the EMEA market, digital gift cards are rapidly gaining popularity and are expected to experience significant growth in the coming years. Our experienced team assists you in navigating the complexities of the EMEA market, ensuring your gift card program thrives in this vast region.

Map of EMEA with Norway, Iceland, the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Oman, Egypt, and South Africa highlighted.

APAC

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is witnessing remarkable growth in the gift card industry. TDS has established a robust distribution network across the majority of APAC countries, with local offices in Australia and Japan. The gift card industry caters to a wide range of payment needs in this diverse region, including self-use, gifting, rewards, loyalty, and recognition. As consumers in many developing APAC countries have increased access to mobile and broadband, they are now spending more than ever, presenting immense opportunities for gift card expansion.

Map of APAC with Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Samoa, Solomon Islands, India, American Samoa, and Taiwan highlighted.

Trust the Global Experts at TDS

Expanding international gift cards can be challenging. Fortunately, TDS has been managing programs on behalf of clients in major international markets for over a decade. 

TDS guides clients through every element of their international gift card programs. Contact us today to learn more. 

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