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The Downtown Dollars Program in Downtown Bend | Info for Merchants

The Downtown Dollars program is a gift certificate/gift card program that works ONLY at business in the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District (map here).  Businesses have to sign up to participate, and when they sign up the are listed with a "DD" next to their name on the directory, and included in Downtown Dollars marketing materials.  We sell $80,000 - $90,000 in certificates every year.  If you're business isn't accepting these - you're missing out on valuable business!  

From a customer perspective - they are ideal because they can be used at a plethora of shops, restaurants, and service-related businesses in Downtown Bend.  The DBBA will be focusing on growing this program in 2021, so make sure that your business shares in this growth.  If you have any question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Digital Downtown Dollars


How do I accept Digital Downtown Dollars?

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Accepting digital Downtown Dollars at your business is easy and it doesn't cost you a dime (standard credit card fees apply)!

Here is how to participate
1.  Sign up to participate (button below)
2.  Train your employees how to key in a Downtown Dollars eGift Card into your POS System (instructional video below)
3.  Downtown Dollar eGift Cards will be deposited into your account with your other credit card charges for the day.

That's it! ​
Sign up Here

Watch this video about how to accept a Downtown Dollars eGift Card:

Paper Downtown Dollars


How do I accept Paper Downtown Dollars?

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Accepting paper Downtown Dollars at your business is easy and it doesn't cost you a dime!

Here is how to participate
1.  Sign up to participate (form below)
2.  Train your employees to take a (valid, non-expired) Downtown Dollar Gift Certificate just like they would take cash.  They can take the certificate and give back and unused portion in cash.
3.  Count any Downtown Dollars just like cash when you Z out your register at the end of your day
4.  Deposit the checks with the rest of your cash when you make your bank deposit.

That's it! 

    Sign up to accept DT Dollars at your business! 

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  • Home
  • Downtown Online
    • Online Dining
    • Online Shopping >
      • Update your listing
    • Individual Gift Cards
  • Downtown Businesses
    • Business Directory
    • Eat & Drink >
      • Bend Marketplace | Dining
    • Shopping >
      • Bend Marketplace | Shopping
    • Lodging
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Beauty Services
    • Civic Services
    • Services
    • Downtown Dollars >
      • Downtown Dollars | Digital
      • Downtown Dollars | Paper
  • Downtown Blog
  • The DBBA
    • DBBA Board & Staff >
      • Board Membership
      • DBBA Reports, Minutes & Agendas
      • The EID >
        • EID Map
        • EID | The Future of Downtown
        • 2021 EID Renewal
        • EID | FAQ
    • DBBA Volunteer Opportunities
    • DBBA Member Portal >
      • DBBA | New Business Setup
      • DBBA | Member Update
      • DBBA | Service Request
      • DBBA | Marketing Request
      • DBBA | Member Connect
      • DBBA | Anonymous Feedback
      • DBBA | DT Dollars for businesses >
        • Downtown Dollars Reseller Order Form
      • DBBA | COBLA Internships
      • DBBA | Payment Portal
  • Info Hub
    • Downtown Advertising >
      • Directory Kiosks
      • Banner Program
      • Cigarette Waste Recycling Program
    • Downtown History
    • Downtown Parking
    • Downtown Sidewalk Vendor Information
    • The Bend Pledge
    • Friends of Downtown Bend
  • Contact Us