A Brand New Way to Shop Local in Smithsburg

Smithsburg has joined a growing number of towns offering a simple, convenient way to support local businesses: community gift cards. These Yiftee-powered digital gift cards are easy to send, easy to redeem, and help keep dollars circulating locally. Whether it’s a birthday, a thank-you, or a holiday gift, the Smithsburg Gift Card gives the recipient plenty of ways to enjoy what our town has to offer.

Unlike gift cards tied to one chain or store, Yiftee cards can be used at any participating local business — from restaurants to retail shops to personal services. For small business owners, there’s no special equipment to install, and funds are delivered the same day a card is redeemed.

“One card. Many ways to shop local.”

Local businesses today face a lot of challenges — inflation, rising costs, and supply chain delays — and often miss out on the national gift card economy. This program levels the playing field by keeping gift spending in the community and generating new revenue for participating merchants.

The system is easy to use on both ends. For the customer, cards can be purchased online or in person, delivered by email or text, and stored on their phone. For business owners, there's no extra cost to participate, and organizers (like the town or business association) also pay nothing to run the program. Revenue comes from a small electronic delivery fee.

Community cards never expire as long as they’re used at least once every 12 months, and the program is flexible enough to be used for all kinds of purposes — gifts, employee recognition, welcome packages, tourism incentives, fundraisers, and more.

In short, it’s a simple way to support Smithsburg's small businesses and give shoppers a tool that’s local, flexible, and easy to use.