Est Italian United Kingdom gift cards
For bulk gift card orders and API delivery.
An Est Italian card for the UK, valued in GBP from £1 to £250. Flexible dining across over 180 UK restaurants including Bella Italia, Chiquito and Las Iguanas.
Product details
Redeemable in
- Available face values
GBP 1 to 250
- Currency
- GBP
- Delivery
- Digital
- Expiry
- 24 months for last date of use
About Est Italian United Kingdom
The Est Italian card gives recipients in the United Kingdom their choice of more than 180 restaurants, grouped under brands such as Bella Italia, Chiquito, Las Iguanas, The Banana Tree and Frankie & Benny’s. It is a flexible dining-out reward, rather than a card tied to one chain, so it suits teams, customer thank-yous and research incentives where people have different tastes. The card is valid for 24 months calculated from the last date of use, and is denominated in pounds sterling with any value from £1 to £250 chosen at the time of purchase.
Recipients use the card at participating restaurants across the UK. It is a physical dining product, so it fits people who can visit one of the locations in person. This is worth checking before you choose it for a fully remote group: if your earners, employees or study participants are spread across the country, many will be near a participating restaurant, but the card is not redeemable for online ordering or grocery shopping.
When sending through GIFQ you can order the Est Italian card in bulk from the dashboard or individually via the API. Common uses include paying out earnings to people in the UK, rewarding a team with a meal out, thanking customers, or compensating research participants with something more personal than cash. The amount is set per card, with the same £1 to £250 range regardless of order size.
The card is for the UK market only and cannot be used in other countries. If you need to reward people outside the UK, you will need a different card for that market. The Est Italian card values are always in GBP, and there is no option to load a different currency.
Before sending a large batch, it is sensible to read the full terms on the Big Table Group website. The key practical point is the 24-month expiry from the last use, which gives recipients a generous window but still requires them to visit a restaurant before it lapses.
For a UK-based audience, Est Italian is a solid middle ground between a single-brand card and a generic prepaid card. It offers real choice within casual dining, which works well for a thank-you or a one-off reward, while keeping the logistics simple for the sender.
From product selection to delivery
For a direct order, your business chooses this product, its value and the quantity. Review the card details alongside the recipient’s needs before including it in a bulk order or an integration.
Check the market and value
The card details show the values and currency for this product. Use those to choose an amount that fits your budget and the recipient’s market. For a different country, explore the brand’s other market listings.
Prepare the recipient’s instructions
Review the expiry information shown and the brand’s instructions. Check whether redemption requires an account or a particular channel. Deliver those instructions with the reward so the recipient knows how to use it.
Choose direct ordering or recipient choice
If you need this particular card, order the selected product and value through the dashboard or API. If you want the person to choose the brand, confirm the options available for that payout before presenting the selection.
Start with a small order
Test the flow with a small order and keep its reference. Check the status before repeating a request that appears delayed. In an integration, connect the GIFQ order to your own record so your team can follow up on delivery questions.
Frequently asked questions
Which restaurants can I use the Est Italian card at?
The card is accepted at over 180 locations across the UK, including Bella Italia, Chiquito, Las Iguanas, The Banana Tree and Frankie & Benny’s. It is a dining-out card, not valid for online ordering or retail purchases.
What amounts can I load onto the card?
You can choose any amount from £1 to £250 in pounds sterling. The value is fixed when you order, and all cards are denominated in GBP.
How long is the card valid?
The card expires 24 months after the last date of use. Each time the card is used, the validity period resets, so a recipient who uses it periodically can keep it active for longer.
Can I send this card to someone outside the UK?
No. The Est Italian card is only for use in the United Kingdom and is denominated in GBP. It cannot be redeemed in other countries.
Is this a good card for paying out earnings in the UK?
It can work well if your earners are UK-based and likely to appreciate a restaurant meal. Because it is limited to in-person dining at specific restaurant brands, it is less suitable for people who prefer cash or need to pay for essentials.
How do I send the Est Italian card in bulk through GIFQ?
You can order the card in bulk from the GIFQ dashboard or send it one at a time through the API. For each recipient you set the value within the £1 to £250 range, and the card is delivered digitally for them to use at participating restaurants.
Send Est Italian United Kingdom at scale
Order gift cards in bulk from the dashboard or connect through the API. Talk to us about pricing and the markets your program needs.