Use the procedures in the Ace Gift Card book to set up the Ace Gift Card application. You must have ProtoBase credit card authorization (version 4.81 or higher), and the flag "Gift/Cash Card on System" must be activated by the Licensing department or the Eagle Advice Line before you can begin setup. You must also call Ace Gift Card Services at 1-888-749-1509 to sign up for the Gift Card program. Then, do the following to get started using the Gift Card application:
Perform the necessary setup, as described in the topics in the "Setting Up" book.
If you decide to implement automated Gift Card/Merchandise Card activation, read the topic "Selling Ace Gift Cards with Automatic Activation." Epicor recommends you use automatic activation because it will virtually eliminate problems such as activating a gift card but forgetting to sell it, selling a gift card but forgetting to activate it, or activating a gift card for the wrong amount.
If you decide to implement manual Gift Card/Merchandise Card activation, read the topic "Selling Ace Gift Cards with Manual Activation."
Read the topic "Redeeming Gift Cards in POS" to learn how to accept Gift Cards/Merchandise Cards as tender during a POS transaction.
Read the topic "Printing a Gift Card Report."
Read the topic "Checking the Balance on a Gift Card."