Gift Voucher Purchases

Requests for vouchers can be submitted by completing the relevant form to vouchers@manchester.ac.uk. Below are the key guidance notes:

• Vouchers can be purchased for - Thankyou Scheme, Long-Service Awards, Prizes & Study Participants.
• Voucher choice is between the three options below only:

1. Love 2 Shop UK (which covers the main high street retailers)*
2. Love 2 Shop International **
3. Amazon
4. Blackwell's

*The list of retailers for Love2Shop can vary as they regularly add and remove retailers. Also the list of retailers you can use e-vouchers differs from those you can use physical cards, although you can use the e-vouchers to purchase physical cards. Please check the Love2Shop Where to Spend webpage for up to date information.

**Not all countries allow for Love2Shop International to be redeemed. Please contact vouchers@manchester.ac.uk before placing an order to check the recipients country/location is available

• The minimum denomination of a voucher that can be ordered is £10.
• Electronic vouchers will be emailed direct to the recipient’s email account by the Income Office . If the recipient is a member of staff/student then please quote their UoM email ending @manchester.ac.uk.
• If physical  vouchers are required then please complete the correct form as there are additional control processes and justification required.
• Request form needs completing in full. The form needs email approval from both the Budget Holder and Authorised Signature
• There is a separate form specifically for Study Participants.
• There is a 1.5% transaction fee on all orders from the supplier and additional fixed delivery charge of £9 for physical orders.
• Physical voucher orders over £1000 must be stored by the department in a safe to be compliant with the UoM insurance terms. If there is no access to a safe then the Income Office can only release multiples of £1000.