Telecom & Mobile cards keep people connected, which makes them a practical reward when the recipient needs to top up a phone, buy a data plan, or set up an eSIM for travel. They suit remote workers who need reliable mobile service, research participants who must stay reachable, or business travelers heading abroad. A key limitation is that coverage is fragmented: most cards are tied to one network or one country, so a program spanning several markets needs different cards per region.
The category includes more than 40 brands. Mobile network operators like Vodafone, O2, and AT&T Prepaid offer credit for voice, text, and data in their markets. MVNOs such as Lebara and Lycamobile focus on international calling and low-cost plans. Airalo sells eSIMs for travel, with specific products like Airalo Japan Global or Airalo Asia Global Card covering regional data. Each serves a distinct need: Airalo for data while abroad, Lebara for calling home, Vodafone for a local plan.
Germany has the most brands in this category, followed by Australia. Poland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia also carry a solid selection. Coverage differs sharply by brand: an Airalo eSIM can work in many countries, while an O2 card is limited to Germany. Before you commit to a payout program, check the supported countries on the card's page for each recipient group.
Face values are local. In euros, cards start at 5 EUR and go up to 50 EUR. Australian dollar cards run from 12 AUD to 96 AUD. Polish zloty cards start at 5 PLN and reach 150 PLN. Emirati dirham cards begin at 19 AED and top out at 525 AED. British pound cards go from 10 GBP to 100 GBP. That range covers a few days of data or a month of basic service, though not every brand offers the full spread.
You can send these cards through GIFQ in bulk from the dashboard or one at a time through the API. A company with remote workers in Germany might give Vodafone credit as part of a connectivity allowance. A research firm could compensate participants in Australia with mobile top-ups to keep them reachable. For recipients who travel frequently, an Airalo regional eSIM is a useful incentive. If you need a card that works across many different stores, look at Prepaid & Payment Cards instead.