Ballymena town centre's new gift card to launch next month
Last updated 11th Oct 2022
County Antrim town Ballymena will soon have its own gift card.
The Ballymena Gift Card will launch in November, and businesses are encouraged to sign up to accept it as payment, free of charge.
Driven by Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID), and supported by the Department for Communities and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, the Ballymena Gift Card will work like a Mastercard.
All types and sizes of businesses are eligible to be a part of the new local gift card, including retail, hospitality, leisure, health & beauty, services, and both independent businesses and national brands.
Once launched, the gift card will be available as either a digital or physical gift card.
Both will be available to buy online, with the physical version also available to buy in person at the town’s two shopping centres; Fairhill Shopping Centre and the Tower Centre.
Emma McCrea is the Manager at Ballymena BID and said the time is right for the town to introduce its own gift card:
"Ballymena is a popular shopping destination north of Belfast, drawing people from a 40-mile radius. As well as our two shopping centres, we have our own independent department stores, and many unique independent businesses. In fact, over 70% of our businesses in Ballymena are independent, including fourth generation businesses which have been open for 80 plus years."
For information on how to onboard your business visit: www.ballymenameans.com
How to register for a Ballymena Gift Card:
Follow the link to the online registration form - https://form.jotform.com/Miconex/ballymena-gift-card-registration-fo
Deadline for completion of registration 8 p.m. Monday 17th October.
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