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Digital Gift Certificates, Gift Cards, and Coupons

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Digital gift certificates and gift cards are easy ways of allowing a recipient to select their items and buy on an online store. They work the same way as regular gift certificates and gift cards. A serial number is entered at check out to use and verify the card or certificate. Some certificates and cards can be purchased in physical form or electronically. Digital coupons or coupon codes are entered on the appropriate location during check out. This deducts the coupon amount from the purchase total. If the coupon is invalid or expired it will not be apply to the online transaction. Mobile coupons are emerging rapidly today.