Gift Card Program Business Registration
To join the Why Leave Town Gift Card Program in your town and to encourage more people to shop local, simply find the program you would like to join by clicking on the drop down box below. Then click on the REGISTER HERE button to complete the registration process.
Balranald
Brought to you by Balranald Inc and supported by Balranald Club. The program is open to all members of Balranald Inc.
Balranald
For more info contact Dianne at dwpaika@bigpond.com
Gift Card Program Business Registration
To join the Why Leave Town Gift Card Program in your town and to encourage more people to shop local, simply find the program you would like to join by clicking on the drop down box below. Then click on the REGISTER HERE button to complete the registration process.
Click above to display program details
SQUARE READER TERMINALS
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Please note that SQUARE readers do not operate the same way that standard bank issued EFTPOS machines do. Given that, we are not able to 'lock down' these terminals. The whole point of the WLT program is that we can lock down terminals in a certain area, so that the money stays local. Given the increase in usage of SQUARE this is something that WLT has been investigating for some time with our card issuer. Although we are hopeful that a solution will be found to include SQUARE readers in our network, at this time this is not possible.
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However, there is a way that you can still be involved in the WLT network if you operate with a SQUARE reader. If someone was to come into your business with a WLT Gift Card then you can just take the card physically off the customer as payment. You would need to take the entire value of the card, and then you would have to go spend that card in one of the participating stores.
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It is the responsibility of the business accepting the gift card as payment to ensure that there are sufficient funds remaining on the card to cover the purchase. We recommend that the card holder and the business owner check the card balance together immediately before payment is finalised. By completing this form, the registering business accepts full responsibility for ensuring the balance on the card is sufficient to cover payment. Balances can be checked HERE.
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We understand that this is not the ideal process, but that is what some other businesses that have SQUARE are currently doing.
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You can also browse all our Why Leave Town Gift Card Programs below.
Albury CBD
The AlburyCBD gift card is free for all businesses in Albury's CBD to join. It is a 'support local' initiative brought to you by Albury Business Connect.
For more info contact membership@alburybusiness.com.au
Barcaldine
Brought to you by Barcaldine Regional Council
For more info contact Angela at angelaw@barc.qld.gov.au
Bellingen Shire
Brought to you by the Local Chambers and open to all businesses in the Bellingen Shire
For more information email president@bellingenchamber.com.au
Caloundra
Open to ALL Caloundra Businesses. Proudly sponsored by Caloundra Business Alliance.
Fore more info visit https://shopcaloundra.com.au/
Circular Head
Brought to you by the Circular Head Gift Card Group and is open to all businesses in the Circular Head Region who has an EFTPOS facility.
For more info contact chgiftcardgroup@gmail.com
Cobram Barooga
Brought to you by Cobram Barooga Business & Tourism, proudly supported by Moira Shire Council. The program is open to all businesses in Cobram Barooga, Strathmerton, Koonoomoo, Yarroweyah, Katunga, Katamatite, Boosey and Burramine and is also open to all Murray Farm Gate Trail operators.
Anyone who successfully registers for the program will receive a complimentary one year membership of Cobram Barooga Business & Tourism.
For more info contact Noel at cbbtmembership@gmail.com
Cooma
Brought to you by Cooma Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc and proudly supported by Snowy Hydro and Cooma Ex-Services Club. The program is open to all members of Cooma Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc
For more info visit https://www.coomachamber.com.au/promotions
Crows Nest
Brought to you by Crows Nest District Tourist & Progress Association
For more information contact president@crowsnest.qld.au
Eastwood
Brought to you by City of Ryde and open to all businesses in Eastwood. Please note that these cards are once off promotional cards and so are not available for general purchase.
For more info contact cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au
Fraser Coast
Brought to you by Fraser Coast Regional Council and open to all businesses in the Fraser Coast Region.
For more info contact Lisa at Lisa.Lewis@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Gilgandra Cooee Cash
Brought to you by Bendigo Bank Gilgandra and the Gilgandra Shire Council and open to all businesses in within the Gilgandra Shire.
For more info contact Bendigo Bank Gilgandra at gilgandra@bendigobank.com.au
Goulburn
Brought to you by Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Goulburn Chamber of Commerce and Regional Development Australia - Southern Inland. The program is free for all Goulburn businesses.
For more info contact https://www.goulburnchamber.com.au/
Hay
Brought to you by Hay Shire Council and open to all businesses within the Hay Shire.
For more info contact Ali at AMcLean@hay.nsw.gov.au
Lane Cove
Brought to you by Lane Cove Council and open to all businesses in Lane Cove.
For more info visit http://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Community/LoveWhereYouLive/Pages/LoveWhereYouShop.aspx or contact David on DStevens@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Lithgow
Brought to you by Lithgow Chamber of Commerce and open to all members of the chamber.
For more info visit www.lithgowchamber.com.au
Merriwa
Brought to you by Merriwa Shopfront Businesses and supported by CWA Merriwa Branch, Merriwa Rotary Club and Upper Hunter Shire Council. The program is open to all members of Merriwa Shopfront Businesses.
For more info contact Robert at merriwa.pharmacy@gmail.com
Mt Hotham
Brought to you by Mt Hotham Chamber of Commerce Inc. The program is open to all MHCC members.
For more information visit https://www.mthotham.com.au
Narrabri Shire
Brought to you by Narrabri Shire Council and open to all businesses in the Narrabri Shire, including Narrabri, Wee Waa, Boggabri, Bellata and Pilliga.
For more info contact Narrabri Shire Council, Small Business Liaison Officer council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au or by phone 02 6799 6866.
Parkes
Brought to you by Parkes Shire Council and open to all businesses within the Parkes Shire, including Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore.
For more info visit https://visitparkes.com.au/shop-and-eat/shop-parkes-gift-cards/
Scenic Logan
Brought to you by Bendigo Bank (Canungra, Beaudesert, Logan Village & Jimboomba) and open to all businesses in and around these towns.
For more info contact Sonia at soniahbb2018@gmail.com
Stanthorpe
Proudly supported by Community Bank Branch Stanthorpe (Bendigo Bank) along with Stanthorpe & Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce. Open to all business in the Stanthorpe region.
For more info visit https://www.stanthorpecoc.com.au/stanthorpe_first.html, phone Bendigo Bank - Stanthorpe Branch 07 46813362 or email secretary@stanthorpecoc.com.au
Temora
Brought to you by Temora Business Enterprise Group. The program is open to all TBEG members.
For more info visit https://tbeg.org.au/public/pages/temora-gift-card
Warwick
Brought to you by Southern Downs Regional Council and supported by Warwick Credit Union. Gift Cards available for sale from Warwick Credit Unions or online
For more information contact Karlie at karlie.lane@sdrc.qld.gov.au
Armidale
Brought to you by Armidale Regional Council and Business New England and open to all businesses within the Armidale region.
For more info visit www.armidalechamber.com.au
Batemans Bay
(Love the Bay)
The Love the Bay Gift Card is part of the Love the Bay community pride campaign and an initiative of the Batemans Bay Business and Tourism Chamber and John Holland. The gift card program is open to all participating stores in the wider Batemans Bay area (postcode 2536 plus Tomakin, Broulee, and Mossy Point).
Love the Bay Gift Cards can be purchased online or at several local shops, and either gifted or donated.
For more info visit https://www.whyleavetown.com/batemansbay
Bland Shire
Brought to you by Bland Shire Council and Business West Wyalong, and open to all businesses in the Bland Shire, including West Wyalong, Wyalong and Barmedman. Major sponsor is Evolution Mining
For more info contact visitwestwyalong@blandshire.nsw.gov.au
Camden Haven
Brought to you by the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce and proudly supported by Laurieton United Services Club, Kew Corner Store and Laurieton Residential Resort. The program is open to all chamber members.
For more info visit https://camdenhavenchamber.org/camden-haven-gift-card/
Clarence Valley
Brought to you by Clarence Valley Council and open to all businesses in the region. Visit https://www.myclarencevalley.com/load-local-love-shopclarence for more information
For more info contact business@myclarencevalley.com
Condobolin
An initiative of the Condoblin Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evolution Mining. The program is open to all members of the chamber.
For more info contact Vicki at cle00211@bigpond.net.au
Cootamundra-Gundagai
Brought to you by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and open to all businesses within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Shire.
For more info contact Miriam at Miriam.Crane@cgrc.nsw.gov.au
Dalby
Brought to you by Dalby Chamber of Commerce & Industry and open to all chamber members.
For more info contact Cara at membership@dalbychamber.com.au
Far West NSW
(Far West Region of NSW)
Far West Proud is an initiative of Regional Development Australia Far West. The gift cards are exclusive to participating businesses throughout Far West NSW, including Broken Hill, Silverton, Coombah, Pooncarie, Menindee, Milparinka, Packsaddle, Tibooburra, White Cliffs & Wilcannia.
For more info visit https://lovethefarwest.com.au/far-west-gift-cards/
George Town
Brought to you by George Town Chamber of Commerce and proudly supported by Bell Bay Aluminium and George Town Council. The program is open to all businesses in the George Town Municipality.
For more info visit https://georgetownchamber.com.au/
Glen Innes Highlands
Brought to you by Glen Innes Severn Council and open to all businesses in Glen Innes Severn including Deepwater, Emmaville and Glencoe.
For more info contact Brianna at Bfea@gisc.nsw.gov.au
Gunny Money
(Gunnedah)
Brought to you by Gunnedah Shire Council and proudly supported by Whitehaven Coal. The program is open to all businesses within the Gunnedah Shire.
For more info contact the Economic Development team council@infogunnedah.com.au or 02 6740 2100
Kala Cash
(Kalamunda)
Proudly supported by Community Bank Forrestfield & High Wycombe - Bendigo Bank and City of Kalamunda. The program is open to all businesses in the City of Kalamunda.
For more info contact fcbcommunitydevelopment@gmail.com
Latrobe City
Brought to you by Latrobe City Council and open to all businesses in the Latrobe City Shire.
For more info contact busdev@latrobe.vic.gov.au
Lockyer Valley
Brought to you by Lockyer Valley Chamber of Commerce and open to all businesses within the Lockyer Valley. Businesses will need to also join the Chamber of Commerce to be able to participate.
For more info visit www.lockyerchamber.com.au or email secretary@lockyerchamber.com.au
MidCoast
Brought to you by MidCoast Council and open to all businesses within the MidCoast Council region.
For more info visit https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ShopMidCoast/Home
Mudgee Money
Brought to you by Business Mudgee and supported by Mid-Western Regional Council. The program is open to all Business Mudgee members.
For more info visit https://mudgeechamber.com.au/mudgee-money/
Numurkah
Brought to you by Numurkah Love Our Lifestyle and proudly supported by Moira Shire Council and Bendigo Bank Numurkah Branch. The program is open to all businesses in Numurkah.
For more info contact Chris at amcson@bigpond.net.au
Pittsworths Dollars
Brought to you by Pittsworth District Alliance and open to all alliance members.
For more info contact Bob at holzbuild@hotmail.com
Seddon Village
Brought to you by Seddon Village Traders Union and open to all businesses in the area
For more information contact president@seddon-village.com.au
Sunny Coast Cash
(Coolum)
Brought to you by Coolum Business & Tourism, and free for all chamber members. Non chamber members can also be a part of the program for a fee.
For more info & an interactive participating stores list visit https://sunnycoastcash.com.au/
Texas
Brought to you by Texas & District Drought Support and open to all businesses within Texas.
For more info visit http://www.tadds.com.au/
We Live Here
(Upper Hunter & Muswellbrook)
Brought to you by Upper Hunter Shire Council and Muswellbrook Shire Council, and open to all businesses within these two shires, including Aberdeen, Denman, Gundy, Jerry's Plains, Merriwa, Murrurundi, Muwellbrook, Sandy Hollow, Scone and Wingen.
For more info contact Jacqui at JBakewell@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Balranald
Brought to you by Balranald Inc and supported by Balranald Club. The program is open to all Balranald businesses. Cards may be purchased at the Balranald Club or online.
For more info contact Dianne at dwpaika@bigpond.com
Bathurst
The Bathurst Buy Local Gift Card program is brought to you by Bathurst Regional Council and is open to all small businesses within the Bathurst Local Government Area.
There is no cost to businesses to join, with Bathurst Regional Council absorbing the running costs of the program to ensure that it is available for free. The Bathurst Buy Local Gift Card provides local business with the opportunity to promote buying local, to increase sales and gain greater awareness in the Bathurst community.
For more info visit https://bathurstbusinesshub.com.au/bathurst-buy-local-gift-card/
Bombala & District
Brought to you by Bombala & District Chamber of Commerce and open to all chamber members.
For more info visit https://www.bombalachamber.com/why-leave-town/
Shop Carrathool Shire
Brought to you by Carrathool Shire Council
For more info contact Alison at ajardine@carrathool.nsw.gov.au
Cloncurry
Brought to you by Local Business Network Cloncurry and Cloncurry Shire Council and open to all businesses in the Cloncurry Shire.
For more info contact Robert at robertc@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Coolah
Brought to you by Coolah Chamber of Commerce and proudly sponsored by Coolah Lions Club. The program is open to all businesses within Coolah.
For more info contact Kathy at coolahbakery@gmail.com
Cowra Cash
Brought to you by Cowra Business Chamber and proudly supported by Cowra Council and open to all members the of the Cowra Business Chamber.
For more info visit https://www.cowrabusinesschamber.com.au/cowra-cash-card
myDubbo Region
Brought to you by Dubbo Regional Council and open to all businesses in Dubbo, Wellington and surrounding villages.
For more info visit https://dubbo.com.au/business/shop