eCard Systems
eCard Systems: A broad gift card platform for restaurants managing cards across locations and sales channels. Ranked #4 of 40 in Restaurant Gift Card Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for established multi-location card programs.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forEstablished multi-location card programs
- Free planNo
- Card formatsBoth
- Founded2001 · Brentwood, Tennessee, USA
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports physical cards, digital storefronts, email and text delivery
- Centralizes balances, liability, transfers, reloads and reconciliation reports
- Integrates with Clover, Toast, Square, Shopify and other POS systems
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited Basic is limited to a single-store card program
- Unlimited Basic supports one iPad or terminal
- Digital storefronts involve additional fees beyond the listed plans
Our verdict on eCard Systems
eCard Systems provides gift card infrastructure for restaurants and other merchants that need physical and digital card programs. Its capabilities cover card production and fulfillment, online storefronts, POS-connected sales and redemptions, reloads, transfers, QR and barcode scanning, and centralized balance and liability tracking. The platform is particularly suited to established restaurant groups managing gift cards across multiple locations, while smaller merchants can use the single-store Unlimited Basic plan.
Platform fit is a central strength. eCard Systems connects with Clover, ShopKeep, Toast, Square, Shopify, TouchBistro, SpotOn, Lavu, NCR Silver, Talech and Breadcrumb. Merchants can work with an existing POS setup or use side-terminal hardware rather than replacing their payment system. Web and iOS access support online administration and smartphone balance lookup, while digital cards can be sold through storefronts and delivered by email or text.
The product covers a wide operational range rather than focusing only on card issuance. Unlimited Basic includes unlimited transactions, a PCI-compliant data center, one iPad or terminal and a single-store card program. Unlimited Plus supports a single store or multiple locations, online and smartphone balance lookup, and up to five iPads or terminals per business location. This makes the platform a strong fit for restaurants that need production, fulfillment, reporting and centralized program management together. Merchants seeking only a simple digital card tool may find its broader operational scope unnecessary.
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eCard Systems pricing
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eCard Systems fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Card formats | Both |
| Sales channels | Both |
| POS integration | Yes |
| Multi-location support | Yes |
| Location limit | Not verified |
| Gift card reporting | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS, SOC 2 |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 140+ integrations: Clover, ShopKeep, Toast, Square, Shopify, TouchBistro … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | ecardsystems.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
eCard Systems integrations
eCard Systems lists 140+ integrations on its own site — the 11 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Clover
- ShopKeep
- Toast
- Square
- Shopify
- TouchBistro
- SpotOn
- Lavu
- NCR Silver
- Talech
- Breadcrumb
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