Promo codes and gift codes are both ways to extend reach and amplify donations, but they work in different ways.
Promo codes, usually offered as a word, like "LIFTOFF", instantly double donations made via credit card, or PayPal. Promo codes can only be used along with a regular donation and may. have per-donor limits. Unless otherwise stated, donations made with gift cards, account credits, and checks cannot be matched. If the promo code allows gift purchases to be matched, we'll match any gifts cards being purchased with gift cards of equal value. If a project expires without full funding, any funds created by a promo code will follow the original donation. See here or more information on applying a promo code to a donation.
Gift cards, or gift codes, are 10-digit codes (XXXXX-XXXXX) that can be used to fund a donation. Gift cards can also purchased for or shared with others. If using a gift card to fund the entirety of a gift, no additional payment information will be needed. If a project expires without full funding, the funds may be returned to you as a new 10-digit gift code. See here for more information on applying a gift code to a donation.