We’ve partnered with InComm the pioneer in the distribution of prepaid product in the retail channel to drive more consumer and retailer value from gift cards. Read below for more details.

Integration of the Web’s Largest Gift Card Exchange and a Leader in Prepaid Products Underscores Strength of the Secondary Gift Card Market.

SAN MATEO, CA–(Marketwire – Feb 9, 2012) - Plastic Jungle, the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, and InComm, an industry leading marketer, distributor and technology innovator of stored-value gift and prepaid products, today announced an integrated partnership to drive more consumer and merchant value from gift cards.

Plastic Jungle and InComm plan to integrate their respective processing platforms, which will allow gift card issuers the ability to access Plastic Jungle’s rapidly growing consumer base through the web as well as through other electronic and mobile channels the parties are developing. The partnership will also extend Plastic Jungle’s patent-pending platform capability to InComm’s vast gift card partner base, including gaming, restaurants and traditional merchants. It will allow gift card merchants the ability to ensure their gift cards are used in full, and will also allow them to accept a broad range of prepaid and digital currencies.

“We pioneered our industry in partnership with the merchant community and are delighted to team up with a like-minded pioneer in the distribution business like InComm,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “We believe this partnership signals the potential of the secondary gift card market and will propel the industry forward. We are looking forward to the positive impact this integration will have on both consumers’ and merchants’ experiences.”

“InComm recognizes that the secondary market in gift cards is growing quickly and represents a new way for merchants to increase the profitability of their gift card programs,” said Brooks Smith, President and CEO of InComm. “Our relationship with Plastic Jungle will help merchants get gift cards into the hands of the people who value them most — thereby driving real traffic and loyal customers to our partners’ businesses. We’re excited to partner with the innovative team at Plastic Jungle and combine our strengths to take the gift card industry to the next level.”

About InComm:
InComm is an industry leading marketer, distributor and technology innovator of stored-value gift and prepaid products using its state-of-the-art point-of-sale transaction technology and payment solutions to revolutionize retail product sales and customer experiences. With more than $13 billion in retail sales transactions processed in 2010, InComm is the nation’s largest provider of gift cards, prepaid wireless products, reloadable debit cards, digital music downloads, content, games, software and bill payment solutions. InComm partners with consumer brand leaders around the world to provide more than 225,000 retail locations the products and services their customers demand. Since 1992, InComm’s patented technologies have made the buying process easier for consumers, while streamlining the selling process for product and retail partners. InComm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. To learn more about InComm, visit www.incomm.com or call (800) 352-3084.

But first, you might grab yourself a deal!

The Winter Sale is on at “Nordie’s” (as they say) right now, offering deep discounts on the store’s general merchandise. There’s also a sale in Nordstrom’s Designer Collections, and Sweaters have taken a mark down. From Brass Plum to Tory Burch, it’s all for the taking. Lawd, it’s a good day to be shopping.

Through its excellence in customer service and talent at stocking its department stores with fashions finely suited to local tastes, Oprah’s go-to department store Nordstrom has made a name for itself among high-quality retailers. Shoes were once the highlight at the store; now designer collections and unique offerings bring customers back again and again at about 200 stores nationwide. Nordstrom Rack is the retailer’s discount outlet, offering clearance savings on the same chic brands and labels.

Nordstrom Deals

• Check for events and store locations (including Nordstrom Rack locations) at Nordstrom’s Store Locator.
• Be at the cutting edge of hot trends: get pre-season discounts at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sales or Half-Yearly sales events: check the Nordstrom FAQ page for this year’s sale dates.
• Register an online account to get email updates on Nordstrom sales and promotions in the departments you select.
• Shop the same great labels at Nordstrom Rack online!

Discounted Nordstrom Gift Cards and Virtual Gift Cards are Another Great Way to Save

Make sure to set an email notification and get an alert when new, discounted Nordstrom Gift Cards become available for purchase on Plastic Jungle. Nordstrom Gift Cards and Nordstrom Virtual Gift Cards are valid in stores, via phone orders, and online, and when purchased or traded at Plastic Jungle, you’ll never pay shipping fees. See “Benefits of Nordstrom Gift Cards”, below, for more on the store’s terms & conditions on the cards.

Check the Balance on Your Nordstrom Gift Card or Nordstrom Virtual Gift Card

Not sure how much is left on your Nordstrom Gift Card or Nordstrom Virtual Card? Check here:

STORES: Nordstrom Gift Cards and Virtual Gift Cards are valid at Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Stores. Check the Nordstrom Store Locator online for one near you.
ONLINE: Use the “Check Gift Card Balance” tool at Nordstrom online
PHONE: 1-877-283-4045, or try Nordstrom Customer Service at 1-888-282-6060. When you call, be sure to have your Gift Card number and PIN in front of you.

Once you know your balance, you can safely sell or trade your Nordstrom Gift Card or Nordstrom Virtual Gift Card on Plastic Jungle.

Sell or Exchange Your Nordstrom Gift Card or Nordstrom Virtual Gift Card on Plastic Jungle

Once you’ve acquired your Nordstrom Gift Card or Nordstrom Virtual Gift Card balance, you can sell or exchange your Nordstrom Gift Card to Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can also trade your Nordstrom Gift Card for an Amazon.com Gift Card, Facebook credits (on Facebook.com), and even fund your PayPal account.

To know how much your Nordstrom Gift Card or Nordstrom Virtual Gift Card is worth in exchange on Plastic Jungle, on the main page, click “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the page. Look up “Nordstrom”, enter the gift card balance you’ve just acquired, and you’ll see instantly what your gift card balance is worth in cash or trade.

Check other Plastic Jungle blog posts for the same “Check Your Gift Card Balance” information for other stores, including Sears, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.

The Benefits of Nordstrom Gift Cards

Check the Nordstrom Gift Cards and Nordstrom Virtual Gift Cards pages for details on possible terms & conditions on the gift cards.

• Nordstrom Gift Cards and Nordstrom Virtual Gift Cards may be redeemed at Nordstrom department stores and Nordstrom Rack stores, via phone order (1-888-282-6060), and online at Nordstrom.com as well.
• Nordstrom Gift Cards and Nordstrom Virtual Gift Cards have no expiration date and no transaction fees. Plastic Jungle charges no shipping fees.
• You may add value to Nordstrom Gift Cards and Nordstrom Virtual Gift Cards in stores at any time.