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Unassigned Gift Cards in Xoxoday Plum

Xoxoday Plum supports the generation of gift cards without requiring a named recipient at the time of issue. Admins can create cards in bulk, and Xoxoday Plum delivers them directly to the designated administrator via email in a secure, encrypted format. This removes the dependency on a finalized recipient list before a rewards initiative can begin.

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How the Distribution Process Works

When an admin triggers a bulk gift card order, Xoxoday Plum issues the cards in an inactive state. Inactive cards carry no redemption risk — they cannot be used until an administrator explicitly activates them. Once a recipient is identified, the card is activated and shared, keeping the full distribution cycle within a controlled, auditable process with a clear chain of custody.

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When This Approach Makes Sense

This capability fits scenarios where the recipient list is not fully determined at launch. Open enrollment reward programs, walk-in event giveaways, and spot recognition campaigns are common examples. An HR team running a company-wide wellness challenge through Workday or Darwinbox can pre-generate a pool of gift cards and activate individual cards as employees hit milestones — without waiting for a complete participant list before issuing inventory. Teams using Slack or Microsoft Teams can pair this with Xoxoday Plum’s notification workflows, triggering card activation alerts in real time as recipients are confirmed. This reduces administrative lag and keeps the experience immediate for the end recipient, even when the original card batch was generated weeks earlier.

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Security and Compliance

Xoxoday Plum’s unassigned card infrastructure is built to enterprise security standards. Cards are transmitted in encrypted formats, and the activation-on-demand model ensures no card becomes redeemable before it is intentionally released. Xoxoday Plum holds ISO 27001 certification and is SOC 2 Type II compliant, so bulk card generation and delivery meets the governance requirements of enterprise IT security and procurement teams.

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Flexibility for Campaign and Program Managers

For marketing campaigns, partner incentive programs, or customer loyalty initiatives, pre-generating gift card inventory without a fixed recipient list gives program managers room to move quickly. Cards can be held in reserve and distributed through preferred channels — email, HRMS integrations, or direct link — as the campaign or event progresses. Xoxoday Plum tracks card status throughout, giving admins full visibility into which cards are inactive, activated, and redeemed at any point in time. Learn more: Xoxoday Plum Help Centre — Gift card