Gift Card & Loyalty System
for Indie Bookstores
Simple, affordable gift card and loyalty software made for independent bookstores. Track balances, reward your readers, and bring customers back again and again.
- ✔ No contracts or long-term commitments
- ✔ No transaction fees from NetGCS
- ✔ Works for single or multiple locations
- ✔ Used by bookstores for over 20 years
Bookstore Owners
Quickly look up balances, reload cards, and redeem in seconds at the counter. No special hardware required – use the computer or tablet you already have.
“Your system solved our biggest problem — tracking customer trade credit across multiple stores.” — Independent Bookstore, WA Testimonials
Have questions? Contact us »Why Bookstores Love NetGCS
Designed with independent bookshops in mind – simple to run, easy for staff, and loved by customers.
Perfect for Indie Shops
Support your local readers with reloadable gift cards, store credit, and loyalty rewards that keep your community coming back.
Increase Repeat Visits
Encourage more store visits with simple loyalty perks: points per purchase, bonus rewards, and special offers for your best customers.
Easy for Staff
Front-counter workflows are fast and straightforward. New staff can be trained in just a few minutes – no complex POS menus to memorize.
Key Features for Bookstores
Everything you need to run gift cards and loyalty in one place.
Gift Card Features
- Sell physical or digital gift cards
- Track card balances, reloads, and redemptions in real time
- Issue store credit for returns or special situations
- View complete card history by customer or card number
- Works alongside your existing POS or register
Loyalty & Reader Rewards
- Points per purchase or per visit
- Birthday and anniversary rewards
- Reader club and membership perks
- Targeted promotions for slow days or special events
- Track your top customers and frequent buyers
Reporting & Oversight
- Daily and monthly summary reports
- Gift card breakage and liability reporting
- Track redemptions by store location
- Export data for your bookkeeper or accountant
Multi-Location & Staff
- Manage one or many locations in a single dashboard
- Role-based access for owners and staff
- Cloud-based – no software installs or servers to manage
- Works on any device with a modern browser
Trusted by Local Bookstores for Over 20 Years
NetGCS has supported independent merchants since 2007, with a focus on simple, dependable tools that small businesses can rely on every day.
Whether you're a single-location neighborhood bookshop or managing multiple stores, NetGCS helps you run a professional gift card and loyalty program without enterprise complexity or enterprise pricing.
Our support is personal and responsive – you’re not just a ticket number.
“NetGCS has been a huge benefit to our indie bookstore. Our customers love being able to reload their gift cards, and the loyalty rewards keep readers coming back. Setup was fast and support has been excellent.”
– Independent Bookstore Owner
David Lovett, President - Book-A-Holic Inc - Testimony
How It Works
Get your bookstore up and running in just a few simple steps.
Create Your Account
Start a free trial, set up your bookstore profile, and choose the options that match how you operate.
Add Your Gift Cards
Use existing cards or order custom-branded cards. Configure card ranges, balances, and loyalty settings.
Start Selling
Begin selling and reloading cards at the counter. Track redemptions and loyalty points from your NetGCS dashboard.
Affordable Pricing for Bookstores
NetGCS is designed to be budget-friendly for independent bookshops. Keep more of each sale while still offering a professional gift card and loyalty experience.
- Simple monthly or annual plans
- No per-transaction or “per swipe” fees from NetGCS
- No long-term contracts or surprises
- Discounts available for annual billing
Ready When You Are
Start with a free trial and upgrade to a paid plan only when you’re ready. Your data, cards, and settings all carry over.
No credit card required for trial.
Perfect for testing with your staff before fully rolling out.
Give Your Readers a Reason to Come Back
Launch a professional gift card and loyalty system tailored for bookstores – without enterprise costs or complexity.