Send Tastecard Gift Cards in Bulk · GIFQ

How does the 50% off vs 2-for-1 benefit work in practice for my employees?

Recipients choose between 50% off the total food bill or a 2-for-1 deal on starters, mains, and desserts — whichever delivers greater value for their table. The choice is made at the point of dining, so individuals dining alone typically favour the 50% option, while pairs or groups often benefit more from 2-for-1. Either way, the discount applies every visit throughout the six-month membership.

How many times can a recipient use a tastecard membership during its six-month term?

There is no usage cap — recipients can dine and redeem the benefit as many times as they like across the full six months. This is what separates tastecard from a fixed-value gift card: a regular diner can realistically extract several hundred pounds of savings from a single membership. For B2B reward programmes, that ongoing utility tends to generate stronger recipient recall of the reward than a one-time spend.

Which restaurants are included, and does coverage vary by region?

The network covers more than 6,000 venues, including nationwide chains such as PizzaExpress, Zizzi, Ask Italian, Prezzo, Chiquito, Byron, and Frankie & Benny's, plus thousands of local independents. Coverage is strongest in major UK cities and towns where chain density is high, but the independent restaurant inclusion broadens relevance for employees in smaller locations. Tastecard's own directory lets recipients search by postcode before they dine.

Is tastecard available outside the United Kingdom?

No — tastecard operates exclusively in Great Britain and is only redeemable at UK restaurants. It is not suitable for international reward programmes or for sending to recipients based outside the UK. If your workforce spans multiple countries, you would need to pair tastecard with separate reward options for non-UK recipients.

What is the activation and expiry window for tastecard gift cards purchased in bulk?

The gift card must be activated within 12 months of purchase — after activation, the six-month membership period begins. Buyers should factor that 12-month window into procurement planning to avoid cards expiring before distribution. For rolling reward programmes, staggered ordering in smaller batches reduces the risk of unactivated card wastage.

Is tastecard a better B2B reward than a standard restaurant gift card from a single chain?

For employee rewards targeting a UK audience, tastecard's multi-venue network significantly reduces the risk of a recipient having no relevant restaurant nearby — a common problem with single-brand dining cards. The six-month unlimited-use structure also produces a higher perceived value relative to purchase cost compared to a fixed-denomination card that covers one or two meals. The trade-off is that tastecard does not carry a specific monetary face value, which some finance teams need for gift-card accounting purposes.