ShopSt.C Gift Card Now Tap-to-Pay Enabled — Good for Business, Great for the Community

Chamber

Economic

General News Article

09 Jul 2025

St. Charles, MO – July 9, 2025 – The St. Charles Regional Chamber is pleased to share exciting news: the popular ShopSt.C Gift Card has now gone contactless! In partnership with Yiftee and Mastercard, the gift card now supports tap‑to‑pay, making spending even easier at local participating businesses.

Yiftee, alongside Mastercard and Silicon Valley Bank, recently launched contactless “Tap & Go” payments for Community Cards, empowering patrons with a faster, more secure checkout experience. With two‑thirds of in‑person Mastercard transactions now contactless, the upgrade aligns ShopSt.C with modern consumer preferences.

Why this matters for local business:

🛒 Smarter, faster checkouts — No PIN needed, no hassle.
🛡️ Enhanced security — Tokenized payments backed by Mastercard reduce fraud risk .
💸 More local spending — Convenience drives reuse, encouraging shoppers to explore even more local venues, keeping dollars in St. Charles County.

Moreover, this upgrade is powered by Mastercard, a major employer in St. Charles County, who handles processing and delivers trusted payment infrastructure.

Important note for local businesses:
Only merchants who officially sign up can accept the upgraded gift card. There’s no cost, no special equipment, and it taps into the existing Mastercard infrastructure—meaning virtually any business that processes Mastercard credit cards can benefit.

“We’re thrilled to bring this contactless capability to the ShopSt.C Gift Card,” said Scott Tate, President & CEO of the St. Charles Regional Chamber. “This positions our local businesses at the forefront of seamless payment tech, encouraging customers to shop and dine in our community with greater ease and confidence.”

ShopSt.C Gift Cards remain perfect for any occasion—birthdays, anniversaries, corporate rewards, holidays—and now with Tap & Go, they’re more appealing than ever. And remember, only signed‑up businesses can accept them—so don’t miss out.

Now accepted at more 39+ locations throughout St. Charles County, consumers can purchase gift cards by visiting http://www.ShopStCharlesCounty.com.

How to participate:
Local retailers, restaurants, and service providers can enroll by contacting Scott Tate or Julie King at the Chamber office. Once enrolled, your business will immediately be listed as a participating ShopSt.C merchant—and ready to welcome tap‑to‑pay traffic. Click here to view or download a list of frequently asked question.