inKind USA gift cards
For bulk gift card orders and API delivery.
The inKind USA gift card, in $40 denominations, works at thousands of restaurants, bars, and cafés across the United States through the inKind app. It's a practical way to cover a meal or drinks for U.S. recipients.
Product details
Redeemable in
- Available face values
- USD
- 40
- Currency
- USD
- Delivery
- Digital
About inKind USA
inKind is a dining payment app that works at a large network of independent restaurants, bars, and cafés across the United States. The inKind USA gift card is a fixed $40 credit that recipients load into the app and spend on food, beverages, and applicable taxes at participating venues. It's a sensible choice when you want to give people in the U.S. a meal or drinks without tying them to a single chain or location.
The card is only available in USD and only within the United States. There's a single denomination: $40, no more, no less. That makes it simple to budget for rewards or payouts, but it also means you can't adjust the amount per recipient. The credit never expires, though a credit card on file is required to cover tips, gratuities, and any amount over the $40 balance.
Redeeming is straightforward. The recipient installs the inKind app, creates a free account, and claims the code during signup or later through the Gifting section. From there, they can pay at any participating venue nationwide directly from the app. It's worth knowing that the credit is only usable while the user is physically in the U.S., and it requires a working smartphone, so this isn't the right card for recipients who don't use mobile apps or who travel outside the country.
Businesses use this card through GIFQ in a few common ways. If you run payouts to U.S.-based contractors, gig workers, or research participants, a fixed $40 dining credit can be a welcome alternative to cash, especially when you want to recognize the work with something tangible. HR teams use it for employee appreciation or spot rewards: a lunch or coffee on the company. Customer loyalty and referral programs also send inKind as a thank-you that gets used at a place the recipient already likes.
GIFQ makes it easy to send inKind USA cards in bulk. You can order via the dashboard for a list of recipients or use the API to trigger delivery one at a time. Each card is delivered digitally, so there's no physical fulfillment or shipping delay. The card is for the U.S. only and cannot be used with inKind cards issued for other countries.
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
Use the brand’s instructions to prepare a clear handover to the recipient, including any account or redemption-channel requirements. Ask our team about expiry if it is not listed, then include that information with the reward.
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
Where exactly can recipients use the inKind USA gift card?
Recipients can use the credit at thousands of participating restaurants, bars, and cafés across the United States via the inKind mobile app. They must be physically located in the U.S. at the time of redemption.
What are the available denominations and is there an expiry date?
The card is available in a single denomination of $40 USD. The credit never expires, though it can only be used while the recipient is in the U.S. and has an active inKind account.
How does a recipient redeem this gift card?
They install the inKind app, create a free account, and claim the gift code during signup or later via the Gifting section. Then they use the app to pay at any participating venue. A credit card must be linked to cover tips, gratuities, and any overage.
Are there any fees or charges the recipient should know about?
The gift card itself has no fees. Tips and gratuities are not covered by the inKind credit and will be charged separately to the recipient's linked payment method. Any amount above $40 is also charged to that card.
Can this card be used outside the United States?
No. The inKind USA card is restricted to the U.S. market and can only be redeemed while the user is located in the U.S., regardless of where the card was purchased or sent from.
Can I send inKind USA cards in bulk through GIFQ for payouts or rewards?
Yes. GIFQ supports bulk sending through the dashboard and real-time API delivery. You can send inKind cards to employees, contractors, research participants, or customers, and each recipient gets their own digital code to redeem in the app.
Send inKind USA 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.