Dear Cardholders,

We would like to share some news with you. We are exiting our relationship with GPS so this will mean some changes for you. Please take note of the below information which will affect your card account.

With effect from 30 June 2023, you will no longer be able to spend any funds on your GPS card or undertake any further transactions on the account.

From that date {30/6/2023}, you may redeem any unexpired funds in your account by contacting our Customer Service team at +44 0844 7744 277. Please note that you will be required to provide updated Proof of ID, Proof of address, and bank details for the bank account you would like the unexpired funds to be sent to.

Finally, we would like to thank you for your support and wish you all the best.

Flex-e-card FAQs

Here are a number of frequently asked questions about how Gift Cards work. If you have any other questions which aren’t answered here, please feel free to contact us using the details on the Contact Flex-e-card page.

Do Gift Cards ordered online have to be posted out or can they be collected in the centre?

Flex-e-card's click and collect service allows you to purchase gift cards online and collect them in the chosen shopping centre. You can collect your card(s) from the centre at your convenience (please allow 24 hours from the time of your order before collection). The purchased gift card must be collected within twelve months of the purchase date. The gift card will be valid for twelve months from the date of collection at the chosen shopping centre. Please note not all shopping centres offer this service and a maximum load/basket value applies. If you purchased your gift card on or after 2nd December 2019 you still have access to the funds however for sixty months from the date of purchase. You can obtain a new card loaded with these funds from the customer service desk within the appropriate shopping centre. 

How long will my delivery take to arrive?

Flex-e-card offers a range of shipping options. For orders placed before 11am we will aim to ship on the same day however please note during busy periods dispatch times may be longer. Delivery information can be found here.

Does the winter weather delay order processing?

At times packages may be delayed during adverse weather conditions. If you are in any doubt please call our customer services team who will be happy to give you an update on the status of your order.

How much can I put on a Gift Card?

A gift card must be loaded with a minimum value of €5. The maximum value which you can load on to a gift card is €1,000. You may be asked to provide identification for high value purchases.

Can I “top up” my card?

Gift Cards are single load only, they cannot be topped up or reloaded. 

Where can I spend my Gift Card?

Your gift card can be spent either:

  • Within the shopping centre whose name and branding appears on the gift card; or
  • In regard to ShopLK gift cards, via merchants which are fee paying members of the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s ShopLK scheme;

Do I need to activate my Gift Card before use?

Only cards purchased online need to be activated. Gift cards can be activated by:

  • Calling 0818 827 880, (local call rates may apply); or
  • Visiting here

You will be asked to provide the six digit activation code provided to you at the time that you placed your order online.

How can I check the balance on my card?

You can check your gift card balance by:

  • Calling 0818 827 880, (local call rates may apply);
  • Visiting here;
  • Visiting the customer service desk in your chosen shopping centre;

How can I check when my Gift Card expires?

You can check your gift card expiry date by:

  • Referring to the receipt which was provided to the purchaser at the point of sale;
  • Calling 0818 827 880, (local call rates may apply);
  • Referring to the back of your Gift Card;
  • Visiting the customer service desk in your chosen shopping centre;

Can I use my Gift Card for transactions on the internet?

No; the gift card can only be spent either:

  • Within the shopping centre whose name and branding appears on the gift card; or
  • In regard to ShopLK gift cards, via merchants which are fee paying members of the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s ShopLK scheme;

The gift card is also not permitted to be used for ongoing contractual payments, financial services, (including the purchase of foreign currency) or gambling.

I have had a refund on my card, how long will it take to be applied to my Gift Card balance?

Most refunds take 2-3 business days to be applied to the balance of the Gift Card but can in some cases take longer.

My card has expired - what should I do?

If your gift card has expired please first review the terms and conditions given to the purchaser at the time of purchase*. You may review a copy of the terms and conditions by requesting them from the information desk or management staff of the issuing centre; alternatively they can be found by clicking here and selecting the name of the relevant shopping centre from the drop down list. If you believe that there are exceptional circumstances which have prevented you spending the card during its validity period please contact Flex-e-card in writing at 2 St. James’ Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BE, United Kingdom or by email to [email protected] with the subject "Expired Card Enquiry".

When contacting Flex-e-card in connection with an expired gift card, please provide full details of the circumstances, the relevant card number, a return postal address and wherever possible a photocopy or scan of the face and rear of the card. If you do not include copies of the face and rear of the card you may be asked to supply them before we can advance your enquiry. We will deal with all enquiries on a case by case basis. You may be asked to provide identification in support of your enquiry, for the purpose of financial crime prevention.

*Terms and conditions are available on request from the customer service desk in the issuing centre or by contacting Flex-e-card using the aforementioned contact details.

How do I complain?

To make a complaint please contact our customer services team by telephone on 0818 827 880, by email to [email protected] or in writing to Flex-e-card, Ground Floor, 2 St. James’ Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BE, United Kingdom. Our customer services team are available between the hours of 9AM – 6PM Mondays to Saturdays and 10AM to 6PM on Sundays. If a complaint cannot be resolved immediately, we will aim to provide a resolution to the matter within 15 working days of receipt of the complaint.

 

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