Vault Mastercard Prepaid Gift Cards: A Better Way to Reward and Engage

If your business still relies on hampers, vouchers or generic thank-you gifts, it might be time to rethink your approach. In today’s world of work, people want recognition that’s flexible, immediate and genuinely valuable – not something that ends up in the bottom drawer.

That’s why Vault prepaid gift cards are fast becoming the go-to choice for businesses across Australia. Whether you’re rewarding staff, running a customer promotion, or managing internal spend, prepaid cards offer a faster, smarter and more scalable solution.

Here’s how they work – and how Vault can help you unlock their full potential.

More Choice for Greater Impact

Everyone has different tastes, and that’s exactly why gift cards work. But not all cards are created equal.

Unlike retail-branded vouchers, Vault prepaid gift cards give your recipients the freedom to choose where and how they spend. Whether it’s online or in-store, at their favourite café or during the Boxing Day sales, the reward fits into their lifestyle – not the other way around.

This level of choice makes the reward feel more thoughtful, even when you’re sending hundreds at a time. It’s a simple upgrade that leaves a lasting impression.

Recognition in the Moment

Timing is everything. When someone does a great job, makes a sale, refers a friend or hits a milestone – they deserve to feel appreciated then, not weeks later.

With Vault’s instant digital delivery, you can send a branded gift card Mastercard via SMS or email within minutes. It lands straight on their mobile device and is ready to use on the spot.

That kind of immediacy not only feels good, it also reinforces the connection between effort and reward, helping build stronger engagement over time.

Build a Scalable Rewards System

Prepaid gift cards aren’t just for one-off rewards or end-of-year celebrations. They’re a powerful tool for building structured programs that drive culture and performance all year round.

Here are just a few ways our clients use them:

  • Sales incentives – reward KPIs and achievements in real-time.
  • Employee referral bonuses – issue a card the moment the referral is approved.
  • Milestone recognition – birthdays, work anniversaries, and service awards.
  • Peer-to-peer recognition – empower team members to nominate and reward each other.
  • Customer loyalty rewards – send a reloadable card after multiple purchases or referrals.

By switching to a card-based model, you create a flexible system that can scale with your business. Helping you stay relevant across diverse teams and audiences.

Make Your Brand Part of the Experience

A generic voucher might tick a box, but it doesn’t say anything about who you are as a business. With Vault, you can design custom gift cards that showcase your brand in all the right ways.

Your card can feature your logo, colours, and message, and your team can tailor the tone for different audiences. Want to send something warm and personal for staff milestones? No problem. Prefer a more campaign-driven feel for a customer promotion? We’ve got you.

It’s still a gift – but now it doubles as a branded experience, reinforcing your identity and values every time someone taps to pay.

 

Streamline Internal Spend

Prepaid cards aren’t just for gifting – they’re also a great tool for internal finance and HR teams.

Reloadable Mastercard prepaid cards can be used for:

  • Department budgets and purchasing.
  • Travel and accommodation expenses.
  • Training and professional development.
  • Team events and off-sites.
  • Petty cash and ad hoc spending.

 

Compared to shared credit cards or manual reimbursement systems, prepaid cards are more secure, more trackable, and much easier to manage. You can load funds on demand, set spending limits, and monitor transactions in real time – all from Vault’s secure platform.

This not only reduces risk, but saves hours of reconciliation work and reduces financial bottlenecks.

Incentives That Drive Behaviour

It’s no secret that gift cards are an excellent way to drive customer participation, but Mastercard prepaid cards take things further.

Vault’s digital prepaid cards are perfect for:

  • Cashback campaigns.
  • Sign-up or onboarding bonuses.
  • Purchase-based rewards.
  • Customer win-back or reactivation offers.
  • Referral programs.

You can send physical cards for high-value promotions, or digital ones that deliver instantly and integrate with mobile wallets. Either way, you’re giving customers something valuable they can use – and collecting real-time data on redemptions and engagement.

Vault’s dashboard helps you track how your campaign is performing, and adjust as needed for future rollouts.

Built-In Benefits for Your Business

We know you’ve got enough to manage already, so we’ve built our platform to be straight-forward, secure, and flexible from day one.

Here’s what sets Vault apart:

  • No minimum load – send small-value cards at scale, or go big for special moments.
  • Real-time delivery – avoid delays with SMS and email fulfilment.
  • Mobile wallet integration – cards can be added straight to Apple or Google Pay.
  • Custom branding – design cards that look and feel like your brand.
  • Bank-grade security – every transaction is encrypted and protected.
  • Clear reporting – track usage, redemptions, and performance in just a few clicks.
  • Simple management – issue cards manually, or integrate with your CRM or campaign tools.

Whether you’re new to digital rewards or scaling up a national program, we’ve got the tools and support to help you make it happen.

 

Ready to Get Started? We’re Here to Help

Launching your own prepaid gift card program doesn’t have to be complicated, and you’re not doing it alone.

Here’s how we support you:
1. We get clear on your goals
Rewards, expenses, customer incentives – whatever you’re aiming for, we’ll help you define it.

2. We help you choose the right format
Digital cards are fast and flexible. Physical cards are great for events or tactile gifting. We’ll help you decide.

3. We tailor the experience
From card design to messaging, we’ll make sure it feels like you at every touchpoint.

4. We support your launch
Our team will guide you through set-up, help train your team, and ensure everything’s running smoothly.

5. We help you evolve
Track performance, tweak your strategy, and scale with confidence. We’re always here to support what’s next.

 

A More Personal, Powerful Way to Reward

Your employees, customers and partners deserve rewards that feel individual, thoughtful, and real.

With Vault’s Mastercard prepaid gift cards, you can build trust, spark connection, and create moments that stick. You’ll save time, simplify processes, and give people something they’ll actually use and appreciate.

If you’re ready to make rewards more rewarding – we’ll be right beside you at every step of the way.