Built for communities that believe in local
We started Yo.City because we believe local businesses are the backbone of thriving communities — and they deserve tools that help them compete.
Gift card programs are a proven way to drive local spending, but existing solutions were too complicated, too expensive, or charged consumers hidden fees. We built something better.
Our mission
Make it easy for any community to launch a gift card program that keeps dollars local, supports small businesses, and strengthens the local economy.
Why local spending matters
When you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in the local economy. That same $100 spent at a national chain? Only about $43 stays local.
Local businesses create local jobs, support local causes, and build the character of our downtowns and main streets. They're also more likely to source from other local vendors, creating a multiplier effect that benefits the entire community.
Gift cards are a simple, powerful tool to encourage local spending. When someone receives a gift card that only works at local businesses, they're discovering new shops, restaurants, and services they might never have tried otherwise.
That's why we built Yo.City — to make it easy for chambers, downtown associations, and tourism organizations to launch these programs without the complexity and cost of existing solutions.
What we believe
Local First
Every feature we build asks one question: does this help keep dollars circulating in local communities?
Simple by Design
No sales calls. No complex contracts. Self-serve tools that anyone can use.
Sponsor-Funded
Zero cost for chambers. Sponsors fund the cards, your community benefits.
Built for Chambers
We understand the unique needs of chambers, EDCs, and tourism organizations.
Zero cost. Zero risk.
Sponsors fund everything. Your chamber earns money. Your community gets free gift cards.
Let's strengthen your local economy together
Ready to launch a gift card program for your community? We'd love to help.