How Bonfire Works

Bonfire® Gift Mastercard® can be used as a payment method online and in-store, at millions of places that accept Mastercard. Whether you want to reward yourself, or gift to another, the Bonfire card allows you to Eat, Play, Stay and Shop your way.

Purchase at your local supermarket** or online*, select the dollar value from $25 up to $1000, and you are ready to go.

How do I use my Bonfire card in-store?

• Swipe card for purchase
• Select Credit
• Enter PIN number, located on the back of the card underneath scratch panel
• Purchase completed

What makes a Bonfire card the perfect gift?

• The Bonfire card allows the recipient to choose how they want to spend it.
• Accepted at an extensive range of retail & online stores, at millions of places that accept Mastercard.
• Purchases made easy, efficient and secure.
• Transaction history & card balance easily accessed online, with registered cards.
• Option to enable GiftSafe lost card protection by registering the card. See FAQ for more.
• Access to Mastercard Priceless Cities Offers.

How do I purchase a Bonfire card?

Simply head to your closest supermarket**, locate the Bonfire Gift cards (usually sitting in checkout areas), select from our range of card designs, take to the counter and advise cashier of the value you wish to load. Cards can be loaded anywhere from $25 - $1000 NZ dollars.

Once you've made your payment, your bonfire card is activated and ready to spend immediately. Cards can also be purchased online here.

*Online - Quantity of bonfire gift cards cannot exceed 40 cards. Each card can be loaded with between $25 and $1000 with a maximum value on your total order of $4000 (excluding fees such as load fees and courier charges etc.).

**In-store - Quantity of bonfire gift cards cannot exceed 5 cards. Each card can be loaded with between $25 and $1000 with a maximum value on your total order of $1000 (excluding fees such as load fees).

View the Terms & Conditions and Fees pages for more details.

How do I activate/register my Bonfire card?

Bonfire cards purchased online need to be activated using the activation code send via email to the purchaser. Activate your card here. If you bought your card in-store, it will be ready for use immediately.

If you wish to access your cards' balances, view transaction history, and activate GiftSafe security, you will need to register by entering additional details.

How do I check my Bonfire card balance?

Once you have created an account, simply login with your email address and password to view your card balances and more.

Already registered? Click here for direct access to your bonfire account details. 

How to find your nearest Bonfire card retailer

To find the nearest available supermarket or retail outlet, click here.

Where do I go for support & balance enquiries?

Customer support* is available via 0800 TO GIFT (0800 86 44 38). When calling, please have your card details available, as you will be prompted to provide some of the information on your gift card. Once your gift card details have been entered, simply follow the instructions for balance inquiries and customer support.

*Fees and charges will apply. View the Terms & Conditions and Fees pages for more details.