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title: Physical Gift Card Fulfillment | Engage2Reward™ Gift Card API | GiftCard Partners
description: Automate physical gift card fulfillment with integrated shipping and tracking. Use the Engage2Reward™ Gift Card API to send tangible rewards for gifting, incentives, and direct mail campaigns.
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Physical Gift Card Fulfillment

Getting Started

- [Introduction](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/introduction?hsLang=en)
- [Quickstart](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/quickstart?hsLang=en)
- [Authentication](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/authentication?hsLang=en)
- [Sandbox / Stage](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/sandbox?hsLang=en)

Core Guides

- [Products](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/products?hsLang=en)
- [Orders](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/orders?hsLang=en)
- [Delivery Types](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/delivery-types?hsLang=en)
- [Webhooks](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/webhooks?hsLang=en)
- [Error Handling](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/error-handling?hsLang=en)
- [Product Field Glossary](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/product-field-glossary?hsLang=en)

More

- [Resources](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/docs/developer-resources?hsLang=en)
- [Use Cases](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/use-cases?hsLang=en)
- [API Reference](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/reference?hsLang=en)

Automate physical gift card orders and shipping for programs that require a tangible reward experience.

## Overview

Common physical fulfillment scenarios include:

- Employee milestone or anniversary rewards
- Customer gifting programs
- Direct mail campaigns
- High-value incentive programs
- Programs requiring tangible rewards

Physical gift cards provide a more traditional and tangible reward experience compared to digital options.

## How the API is Used

- Order physical gift cards programmatically
- Provide shipping details for recipients
- Select shipping methods and carriers
- Track fulfillment and delivery status

## Example Workflow

- Recipient qualifies for a reward
- Your system collects shipping details
- Your system triggers a physical order via the API
- The gift card is shipped to the recipient

## API Integration Flow

### API Integration Flow

1

Authenticate

`POST /v1/Tokens`

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2

Retrieve products

`GET /v1/Products`

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3

Retrieve shipping methods

`GET /v1/ShippingMethods`

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4

Send reward

`POST /v1/Orders (PhysicalShipment)`

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5

Track status

`GET /v1/Orders/{id}`or webhook

## Example Request

JSON

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```
{
  "Type": "PhysicalShipment",
  "LineItems": [
    {
      "ProductId": "CVS",
      "Value": 50,
      "Quantity": 1,
      "PhysicalDeliveryAddress": {
        "ShippingMethodId": "STANDARD",
        "CarrierId": "DEFAULT",
        "Name": "Recipient Name",
        "AddressLine1": "123 Main Street",
        "City": "New York",
        "State": "NY",
        "Zip": "10001",
        "Country": "US"
      }
    }
  ],
  "PONumber": "PHYSICAL-15001"
}
```

## Delivery Options

- **PhysicalShipment** – Ship physical gift cards to recipient addresses
- **DigitalDelivery** – Send digital gift cards via email or SMS
- **Links** – Generate claim links for flexible distribution

## Benefits

- Provides a tangible reward experience
- Suitable for high-value or premium programs
- Supports direct mail and gifting campaigns
- Enhances perceived value of rewards

## Compliance Considerations

- Ensure accurate shipping information
- Account for delivery timelines and logistics
- Maintain records for fulfillment tracking and reporting

## Common Program Types

- Employee milestone rewards
- Customer gifting programs
- Direct mail campaigns
- Premium incentive programs

## Related Use Cases

- [Bulk Gift Card Distribution](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/use-cases/bulk-gift-card-distribution?hsLang=en)
- [Send Rewards via API](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/use-cases/send-rewards-via-api?hsLang=en)
- [Digital Reward Delivery (Email / SMS)](https://developers.giftcardpartners.com/use-cases/digital-reward-delivery-email-sms?hsLang=en)