Aldelo Gift Processing

Aldelo Gift Processing is a gift-card layer for restaurants and bars using Aldelo Express POS and the Masa+ digital wallet. It handles physical cards and instant digital eGift cards, with sales and redemption online or in-store. It is strongest for operators that want gift cards tied closely to an Aldelo payment and POS setup; buyers who need a published gift-processing price should compare other options.

Overview

The service supports the full gift-card cycle: customers can buy physical or digital cards, store digital cards in Masa+, and redeem either format at the counter or online. Aldelo Express handles card sales, activation, and redemption natively, so an Aldelo restaurant does not need a separate gift-card system to connect to its POS. Digital cards arrive instantly and include a unique QR code. Customers can check their balance in the wallet, while staff scan that code with the POS device's built-in camera.

That camera-based workflow is a practical advantage for locations that want QR redemption without buying dedicated scanners. Store groups can also choose participating locations and manage card use across a chain, making the product more suitable for multi-unit restaurants than a single-site tool with no location controls.

Key features

Physical and digital cards

Traditional cards support customers who prefer a tangible gift, while digital eGift cards suit last-minute purchases and remote recipients. Instant delivery removes fulfillment delay, and Masa+ gives recipients a place to retain the card and monitor its balance.

POS, wallet, and QR integration

Native Aldelo Express and Masa+ integration covers selling, activating, and redeeming cards. A QR code can be presented from the digital wallet for in-store or online redemption. Built-in device cameras handle scanning, so the setup does not require extra scanning hardware.

Chain management and integrations

Operators can configure which locations participate and allow cards to work across their store group. Aldelo Express is described as cloud-native and device-independent, running on iPad and Android devices, while Masa+ is accessible in a web browser. A cloud-based REST-pattern Open API provides an integration path for businesses that need to connect Express with other systems.

Security and support

Aldelo ePay states PCI Level 1 and PCI SSF certification, plus point-to-point encryption and tokenization. Aldelo also describes secure servers behind firewalls, while acknowledging that online transmission cannot be guaranteed secure. Software support is advertised 24/7 by phone, email, and chat.

Pricing

Aldelo Express POS with Aldelo Pay

Pricing is custom. Aldelo Express software is included when a restaurant processes payments through Aldelo Pay, with no per-terminal licensing fee and no software subscription tiers. This structure can fit restaurants already committed to Aldelo Pay, but it makes cost comparison difficult for a buyer seeking a straightforward monthly gift-card fee or published transaction rate.

Platforms

Aldelo's platform coverage spans Android, iOS, and the web. Express runs on iPad and Android devices, and Masa+ is available through a web browser. That range supports counter service on supported tablets alongside browser-based wallet access for customers.

Who it's for

Aldelo Gift Processing is aimed at restaurants and bars, including full-service restaurants, bars, and food trucks, that use or plan to use Aldelo Express POS. It is particularly well suited to groups that need cards accepted at selected locations, digital delivery for remote gifting, and QR redemption without dedicated scanners. A business outside the Aldelo ecosystem, or one that prioritizes transparent standalone pricing, has less reason to choose it.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Native Express and Masa+ integration keeps card sales, activation, balances, and redemption in the Aldelo workflow.
• Pros: Physical cards and instant digital cards cover both in-person and last-minute gifting.
• Pros: Built-in camera QR scanning avoids additional scanning hardware.
• Pros: Participating-location controls support chain-wide use.
• Cons: Gift-processing pricing is not published, so prospective buyers must request a quote.
• Cons: Aldelo Pay processing rates are customized rather than fixed, complicating apples-to-apples budgeting.
• Cons: The service's strongest integration benefits depend on using Aldelo Express and Masa+.

Alternatives

Browse the Restaurant Gift Card Software list for a wider field. Choose Cadeau instead if you want a freemium service with a free plan, unlimited gift cards and designs, wallet passes, and a 3% per-transaction charge. Clover Online Ordering is a paid platform with a free plan and no setup or subscription fees for takeout, curbside pickup, or dine-in; delivery fees may apply.

GiftFly suits buyers seeking a free plan with no monthly charges, no upfront costs, and no contracts, plus 5,000 promotional emails per month; online Stripe processing is 2.90% + $0.30 per card transaction. Lunchbox offers freemium plans for one to two locations and an enterprise tier for larger operations. SpotOn Gift Cards is a web-only freemium option with e-gift cards, QR balance checks, custom design, and reporting.

Hang is a paid alternative on Android, iOS, web, and API. Maitre'D Gift Card is worth considering when you already use Maitre’D POS: its loyalty and gift-card add-on costs £29 a month. Redcat Gift Card Sales is another paid option for Android, iOS, and web.

Verdict

Choose Aldelo Gift Processing when your restaurant or bar runs Aldelo Express and wants physical and digital cards, instant wallet delivery, QR redemption, and multi-location control in one connected workflow. Look elsewhere if you need a published gift-processing price, fixed payment rates, or a gift-card platform independent of Aldelo's POS and payment stack.