Buy Gift Cards

Gift Cards may be purchased through the following methods for a variety of business purposes, including the compensation of research and survey participants. Staff are responsible for understanding and complying with all associated financial controls and responsibilities. VCU employees are not permitted to receive compensation through gift cards. If recognition or rewards are required for a VCU employee, please consult with your HR representative for alternatives such as spot awards or bonus leave. Staff are responsible for understanding and complying with all associated financial controls and responsibilities.

Departments may also refer to this decision tree for help identifying which procurement method to use when purchasing gift cards.

If gift cards are intended to be awarded to an employee, please note that VCU employees cannot be compensated with gift cards under any circumstances. Instead, work with your HR team to explore alternatives such as spot awards or bonus leave. VCU Health System (VCUHS) employees may be eligible for gift cards, provided they are not dually employed by VCU. In cases of dual employment, VCUHS employees should not receive compensation via gift cards. Please verify employment status before proceeding

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