Why was my card ‘rejected’ at a participating merchant?

Most likely, your purchase exceeded the amount available on the gift card. This can be remedied by asking the merchant to ring in your other form of payment (for the difference) first before swiping the gift card.

Where can Downtown Colorado Springs Gift Cards be purchased?

On line: click here (24 hours a day / 7 days a week)

In Person: Office: Downtown Partnership, Plaza of the Rockies, 111 S. Tejon St. – Suite 309 (Mon.– Fri.: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)   

Phone: 719.886.0088 (Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

What payment type(s) are accepted?

Online and on the phone: MasterCard & Visa
In person: the above mentioned cards as well as cash and check

In what amounts can the gift cards be purchased?

The cards can be purchased in any denomination from $10 to $500 (larger denominations available upon request.  Please call the Downtown Partnership for details 719.886.0088).

Is there a limit to the number of gift cards that can be purchased?

No, there is no limit to the number of cards you can order. If you would like to make a large corporate order, contact Denise Schall at the Downtown Partnership at 719.886.0088.

Is there a fee to purchase a gift card?

No! The Downtown Business Improvement District does not charge an activation fee.
(There are shipping charges if you would like the card (s) mailed or overnighted.)

Where is the gift card accepted?

The gift card is accepted at more than 100 Downtown Colorado Springs businesses. For a complete list of participating merchants, click here.

Does the gift card ever expire?

The card will retain a full balance for one year from the last time it was used. During the 13th month after the Card was was last used, the Card will begin to lose its balance in increments of $2.00/month, until the balance is gone or the card is used again. Don't want to lose your balance?
Click here to Check Card Balance.