A Prepaid Mastercard that works at any independent business in Houston, TX 🛍️

A Few Awesome Suggestions:

2 Phat Bastard Pies
606 Dennis St
5411 Empanadas
811 Louisiana St, Ste 320
AL Quick Stop
2002 Waugh Dr
Acai Brasil
12230 West Lake Houston Pkwy, Ste 150
Alrahman Food Store
9898 Westpark Dr
BON Running Club
5555 Morningside Dr
Birrieria El Compadre
11701 S Sam Houston Pkwy E
Cafe Adel
6363 San Felipe St, Ste 300
Chillax
1035 Blalock Rd
ChipMonk Baking
3042 Antoine Dr
ChopnBlok
401 Franklin St, Ste A
City Acre Brewing
3418 Topping St
Clutch City Burgers
2004 Houston Ave
Coastline Pizzeria
1720 Houston Ave
Coffee and Cake Cafe
14710 Hiram Clarke
Creative Style Furniture
2002 Karbach St
Crumbville
3409 Emancipation Ave
Dakar Street Food
2923 Walnut Bend Ln
Dawn Donuts
12132 Sabo Rd, Ste D2
Donut Factory - Nasa
1208 Nasa Rd 1
Doorstep Digital
2121 Sage Rd, Ste 115
El Norteño
1381 Gessner Dr
Elotes Machado Roasted Corn
2230 Wirt Rd
Green Earth Juicery & Cafe
2400 N Shepherd Dr
Green Fork & Straw
3601 Westheimer, Ste C
Gumbo Xpress
Hangar Kitchen
8800 Telephone Rd
Henderson & Kane
715 Henderson St
JANO Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar
5506 Bellaire Blvd, Ste C
Java Lava Cafe
1370 Southmore Blvd
Just Juice
428 W Greens Rd
LFM - Local Foods Market
2424 Dunstan Rd
La Casa Bakery and Cafe
1002 Hogan St
La Tartine de Houston
1570 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Ste B1
Lien's Viet Kitchen
5428 Almeda Rd
Littlefoot
1302 Nance St, Ste A
Local Donuts & Breakfast
1421 Federal Rd
Local Poke
4500 Washington Ave, Ste 350
Lucian's Caribbean Grill
1035 Clear Lake City Blvd
Malai Thai Street Eats
2900 Travis St
Marchese's Take-Home Kitchen
965 Pinemont Dr, Ste 700
Marco's Pepper Grill
4313 Stonewall St
Mony’s Pizzeria
2808 Milam St, Ste G
My Life Cafe
13831 Northwest Fwy, Ste 150
Neo
1711 Indiana St
Oliva Wood Fired Pizza
4316 Childress St
Pak-Man
Poke Burri
2503 Bagby St
Poke In The Bowl
515 Westheimer Rd, Ste D
Refresqueria Botanera
6310 S Lake Houston Pkwy, Ste B
Rim Tanon
2241 Richmond Ave
Sable Gate Winery
2600 Travis St, Ste 104
Saffron Indian Kitchen
8045 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Ste 400
Sinfull Bakery
1714 Webster St
Siu Lap City 燒臘城
2808 Milam St, Ste F
Slowpokes
1203 W 34th St, Ste D
Snowdog Ice Cream
Snowie's
10902 Scarsdale Blvd
Southern Yankee Beer Company
930 Fm 1960, Ste G
Supermercado Popular
8621 W Airport Blvd, Ste D
Sushi Tex Mex
2333 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Ste 3
TRI Antojitos Mexicanos
9598 Richmond Ave
Taqueria Cedral
3303 Ella Blvd
TeaTonic
4400 North Fwy, Ste a400
Texas Screen
7798 Harwin Dr, Ste 102
The Empanada Company
2925 W T C Jester Blvd
The Original Marini's Empanada House
10001 Westheimer Rd, Carillion Shopping Centre
The Rado Market
2310 Elgin St
The Upside Pub
3402 N Shepherd Dr
Tins
2155 Durham Dr
Triple J's Smokehouse
6715 Homestead Rd
Underground Hall
1010 Prairie St
We Olive & Wine Bar
249 West 19th St, Ste B
Xeo Yum
606 Dennis St, Ste 211
i Fratelli Pizza - Houston
11300 Katy Fwy
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Figuring out the best local businesses to buy from is a time suck. The Houston Gift Card solves this!

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Unbeatable Options

You don't have to know what your recipient likes. Give them the freedom to spend at lots of independent businesses.

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Easy to Redeem

Approved for charges at any independent business in Houston.

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Meaningful

Keeps dollars local and supports Houston small businesses.

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Experience the Best Independent Businesses in Houston, TX

Whether your recipient is interested in restaurants, retail, or service businesses they can choose to spend their card at the best Houston has to offer.

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e-Gift Card ⚡

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e-Gift cards are electronic gift cards, or think of them as virtual gift certificates.

  • Perfect for last-minute gift shopping
  • Emailed instantly after purchase
  • Send e-Gift to self to print out the card voucher

Plastic Gift Card 💳

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Physical plastic gift cards are great gifts if you want the gravitas of handing a card to your gift recipient.

  • Beautiful mag-stripe card
  • Physical gift is a classic choice
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Independent Houston 👩🏻‍🎨

The Houston Card can be spent at any independent business in Houston. We do this to enhance the businesses who are the backbone of our community and make Houston a unique place.

Local Gifting Made Easy 🥧

With the Houston Local Gift Card we have rolled up the power of many gift cards into one convenient solution. You can now give anyone the ultimate local gift with options they will love!

Gift 🎁

Give family or friends the gift of Houston for any occasion!

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Give a meaningful reward!

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Explore Houston through a Gift Card

Part of the fun of the Houston Gift Card is you can have a family member or friend get to know Houston like never before. Whether they live here, work here, or are in for a visit, it's time to add more spice to their life by giving them a chance to use their funds to get to know the area through its small businesses!

The card provides your gift recipient an incredible amount of spending options to enjoy that are totally up to them. Whether it is going out for dinner, discovering a new hole-in-the-wall location, being inspired to try the new menu at a local restaurant, hitting up a bar for cocktails, or just sticking to an old favorite, there is charming unpredictability to the possibilities.

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A Recipient Visits Houston: An Inspiring Narrative 📓 

Once upon a time, a person named Jamie received an "Indie Houston Prepaid Gift Card" as a gift. Jamie had always wanted to visit Houston, and this was the perfect opportunity to enjoy the city while supporting its local businesses.

Upon arrival in Houston, the first place Jamie visited was Brazos Bookstore. As an avid reader, Jamie was delighted by the wide variety of books on offer, spending minutes and even hours browsing. They picked up a few novels by local authors, eager to immerse themselves in the city’s literary scene.

Next, Jamie visited Cactus Music, Houston's oldest independent music store. Being a music enthusiast, they spent time flipping through the extensive collection of vinyl records and CDs. They ended up purchasing a few records of local Houston bands, a perfect memento of their trip.

By this point, Jamie was hungry, and remembering their prepaid gift card, they searched for a local food spot. They decided to visit Phoenicia Specialty Foods. This family-owned market offered gourmet foods from around the world. Jamie relished the global flavors, sampling various cuisines and buying a selection of unique snacks to enjoy later.

The following day, Jamie began at The Chocolate Bar. This locally-owned shop was a paradise for any chocolate lover, and Jamie was no exception. They indulged in a variety of chocolates and candies, appreciating the sweet start to their day. Jamie decided to send a few of their favorite chocolates to a friend back home, wanting to share the delicious experience.

Later, Jamie decided to explore the city's unique art scene. They visited The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, a unique art space dedicated to promoting self-taught art. The center's unique approach to art left Jamie inspired and fascinated. They wrote a glowing review about the center online, recommending it to other people.

Over the next few days, Jamie continued exploring the city, visiting places like The Raven Grill for a taste of homely comfort food. They even made a stop at the quirky Hobbit Cafe, delighting in the Tolkien-themed surroundings and delicious food. After reading excellent reviews, Jamie decided to buy tickets to a play at The Alley Theatre, a world-renowned theatre company.

Finally, Jamie ended their trip by visiting Space Montrose, a boutique featuring Texas-based artists and artisans. They picked up some unique, handmade souvenirs to remember their trip by. Before leaving, they took a moment to contact the store's owner with questions about a particular artist.

Impressed by their response, Jamie decided to contact a friend, sharing the store's contact information so they too could enjoy the unique offerings of Space Montrose.

In the end, the "Indie Houston Prepaid Gift Card" made Jamie's visit to Houston a unique and local experience, allowing them to explore and appreciate the city in a whole new way. It was more than just a gift card; it was a passport to the heart of Houston.

Keep Dollars Local 🌠

Buying a Houston Local Gift Card guarantees money stays local. When you spend $100 at a big box store only $43 stays local 💸 versus $68 or more when spent at local businesses (58% more). The Houston Local Gift Card helps multiply this impact.

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Local Business
$43
Big Box Store

Every dollar is an investment in the local economy

Better Wages

  • More Jobs
  • Local Wealth
  • Donations

More Tax Revenue

  • School
  • Fire/Police
  • City Services

Stronger Suppliers

  • Farms
  • Materials
  • Signage

Stronger Services

  • Food Service
  • Accounting
  • Printing

The Card that Helps Small Businesses 👍

Our local businesses face a difficult battle competing against corporate chains and online giants, plus the global pandemic. Purchasing a Houston Local Gift Card helps small businesses thrive in Houston.

Frequently Asked Questions 🙋

How do I check my balance?
For plastic cards, enter your card ID in to this form to see the balance available. For e-Gifts, open the email you received and click the "open gift" button.
Where can I use my card?
You can spend your card at any independent business in Houston.
Why is a business not familiar with the card?
Sometimes businesses or new cashiers may not be familiar with our program and think they can not accept the card. The Houston Community Gift Card is a prepaid Mastercard and even if they have never heard of the program the business should still be able to accept the card by charging it the same way they would any other Mastercard.
Can I use my card for food delivery apps?
Unfortunately, no. Food delivery apps like Doordash and Uber Eats are nationwide technology companies. Whenever you place an order through their service you pass money to them and they keep a large percentage of your order -- sometimes up to 35% or more -- and pay the rest to the local business. This ultimately hurts local businesses which is why we strongly encourage ordering with a local business directly.
How soon does my card work?
You can spend your card immediately.
Does the balance expire?
Gift funds never expire and are charged a monthly fee of 5% after 1 year of inactivity.
What if I lose my card?
Oh no! If you lose your plastic card we can issue you a new card to access your funds for $5. If you lose your e-Gift card we can re-issue you a replacement at no additional charge.
What do you mean by chains?
Our current parameters for a chain store are if a business has 10 or more locations. For example, if a store has locations in several states that is usually a good indicator that they are a chain.

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