Natixis Paiements and Unibail-Rodamco have partnered to launch the prepaid Visa gift card “Rêvons Plus”. This new card can be used in several stores and is available in six Parisian shopping centres (Forum des Halles, Parly 2, Rosny 2, Carré Sénart, Les Quatre Temps and Vélizy 2) as well as in a shopping centre in Lyon (La Part Dieu).

The amount loaded on this magnetic stripe card can be used at once or for several distinct purchases. It is valid one year and cannot be topped-up. Customers can ask for it at the partner shopping centres’ reception desks and specify the required amount (between 15 and 150 Euros). Online orders have been also possible since January, the card is then sent by post mail within a few days. Customers can also buy a package, the price of which varies from one to two Euros (standard or premium offer). The beneficiary can use his/her card in all the shops from different shopping centres involved in the operation. A dedicated website www.revonsplus.com allows cardholders to check on the amount left on the card.

In 2011, other shopping centres should also propose it, notably in Bordeaux and Calais. The two partners are working on an instant “take away” version of the card which would be available using a dedicated automaton in the shopping centre if there is no reception desk.

A contactless version should also be made available if the brands benefit from adapted terminals.

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