Gift Card

The Experience Essex eGift Card is the first digital gift card redeemable exclusively in and around Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton.

All of your favorite restaurants, retailers and service providers in one place!

To find a full list of participating businesses, click here. Scroll down for FAQ.

Purchase & Redemption FAQs

How do I purchase a card?

Purchase your e-card online HERE.
Purchasers only need the email or cell phone number of the person they would like to send an eCard to.
Purchaser can write a personal message to be sent with the eCard.
Select a denomination up to $250.
Select a date for the eCard to be delivered. Today or any time in the future.
The purchase of the card is subject to a delivery fee of $1 + 5% of the card value.
The purchaser will receive a notification when the eGift card is sent, viewed and redeemed.

How is the eGift Card delivered?

The gift recipient will receive an email or text letting then know that the purchaser has sent them an eGift Card.
The personal message from the purchaser is seen by the recipient.
The recipient can find a list of participating merchants in the email or text.
The recipient presents an image of the card on their phone at the time of redemption and the cashier processes as a Mastercard.
The card balance is displayed on the phone, and can be used at other participating businesses until spent.
Where can they be redeemed? Gift cards can be redeemed at any of the participating locations in Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton.

Are physical cards an option?

No, plastic cards are not available. The card is available electronically on a cell phone, or if you choose, you can print out the card on a piece of paper from your device.

Bulk Purchases for Employees and Clients

Contact the Essex Board of Trade for more information about purchasing the Experience Essex eGift Cards in bulk. Show recognition and acknowledgement – great for employee, client, teacher gifts, and more.