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Send a Digital Gift Card

Bethesda Urban Partnership

The Bethesda Bucks Downtown Gift Card has many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment in one place. Use the Bethesda Bucks gift card at all participating locations in our downtown — there is truly something for everyone!

Choose an eGift Card Amount
$5
$25
$50
CUSTOM
eDelivery fee of $2.25 will be applied.

Volume Discount Program for Organizations

Support Local! For companies, governments, schools, hospitals, non-profits, and other organizations with an EIN. Special benefits: reduced or waived purchase fee, custom-branded cards, personal assistance, business reporting. Minimum purchase $1,000; cards must be used for rewards, gifts, incentives or promotions.

How it Works

Select the value of your Bethesda Bucks gift card. Choose your recipient (family, friends, team members) and send via email or text message. The recipient can use that value to make purchases at participating gift card merchants.

Additional Terms
NON-RELOADABLE. NO CASH ACCESS. Purchase, acceptance or use of the Voucher constitutes acceptance of Terms of Use. While this Voucher does not expire, a $3.00 fee will be deducted monthly from the Voucher balance starting on the 1st day after 12 consecutive months of inactivity starting from the date of issuance or last Activity on the Voucher. Activity means any action resulting in a change in Voucher balance, other than fee imposition, or adjustment due to error or prior transaction reversal.

Where Can I Use the Gift Card?

  • 1
    Alatri Bros.
    7921 Norfolk Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-6427
  • 2
    Avenue Cafe
    4924 Del Ray ave
    Bethesda , Maryland 20850
    (240) 630-8199
  • 3
    Barre3 Bethesda
    4829 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (240) 858-6101
  • 4
    Barrel & Crow Restaurant
    4867 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (240) 800-3253
  • 5
    Bethesda Chocolates
    8003 Woodmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (240) 483-0877
  • 6
    Bethesda Conservatory of Dance
    8004A Norfolk Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-2200
  • 7
    Bethesda Florist
    4934 St. Elmo Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 656-8200
  • 8
    Bethesda Scooters and Boards
    4825 Fairmont Ave
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-7710
  • 9
    Black's Bar & Kitchen
    7750 Woodmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 652-5525
  • 10
    Bradley Party & Variety
    6922 Arlington Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 500-1255
  • 11
    Breads Unlimited
    6914 Arlington Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 656-2340
  • 12
    Caddies on Cordell
    4922 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 215-7730
  • 13
    Casa Oaxaca
    4905 Fairmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (240) 858-6181
  • 14
    Ceremony Coffee Roasters
    7475 Wisconsin Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (240) 396-6369
  • 15
    CHIKO
    7280 Woodmont Ave.
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 968-0053
  • 16
    Creative Parties Ltd.
    4822 St. Elmo Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-9292
  • 17
    Dog Haus Biergarten
    7904 Woodmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 652-4287
  • 18
    Edith's Pizza
    6910 Arlington Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 686-3224
  • 19
    Elysiem
    4913 Fairmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-8400
  • 20
    Fish Taco
    7251 Woodmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 652-0010
  • 21
    Georgetown Cupcake
    4834 Bethesda Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 907-8900
  • 22
    Gringos & Mariachis
    4928 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 956-3366
  • 23
    Guardado's Restaurant
    4918 Del Ray Ave
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 986-4920
  • 24
    Guru Groceries and Chaat House
    7817 Old Georgetown Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 251-4400
  • 25
    Henry's Sweet Retreat
    4823 St. Elmo Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 957-0622
  • 26
    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
    4918 Elm St
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 312-6785
  • 27
    La Panetteria
    4921 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 951-6433
  • 28
    Lilit Cafe
    7921 Old Georgetown Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-5454
  • 29
    LUKE'S LOBSTER
    7129 BETHESDA LN
    BETHESDA, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-1005
  • 30
    Morley
    7112 Bethesda Lane
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 664-6440
  • 31
    New4You
    4909 Cordell Ave
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 656-2002
  • 32
    Olazzo
    7921 Norfolk Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-9496
  • 33
    Passage to India
    4931 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 656-3373
  • 34
    Plaza Artist Materials
    7825 Old Georgetown Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-8500
  • 35
    Quartermaine Coffee Roaster
    4817 Bethesda Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-2853
  • 36
    Raku
    7240 Woodmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 213-1652
  • 37
    Red Bandana Bakery
    8218 Wisconsin Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (240) 505-7396
  • 38
    Rice Paddies Grill
    4706 Bethesda Ave
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-1862
  • 39
    Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
    7900 Norfolk Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 652-1311
  • 40
    Roosters Men's Grooming Center
    7135 Arlington Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 775-5453
  • 41
    Salsa with Silvia
    4731 Elm Street, 2nd Floor
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 760-4423
  • 42
    Serpentine Dance Studio
    4930 Saint Elmo Ave
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-2224
  • 43
    Seventh State
    7707 WOODMONT AVE
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 448-2867
  • 44
    Smoke BBQ
    4858 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 656-2011
  • 45
    Smoothie King
    4710 Bethesda Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 656-0690
  • 46
    St. Elmo Deli
    4818 St. Elmo Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-3772
  • 47
    Strosniders Hardware
    6930 Arlington Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-5688
  • 48
    The Barking Dog Pub
    4723 Elm Street
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-0022
  • 49
    The Big Greek Cafe
    4806 Rugby Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 907-4976
  • 50
    The Blue House
    7770 Woodmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 656-6088
  • 51
    Tommy Joe's
    7940 Norfolk Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 312-8282
  • 52
    Tout de Sweet
    7831 Woodmont Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 951-0474
  • 53
    Trattoria Sorrento Italian Restaurant
    4930 Cordell Avenue
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 718-0344
  • 54
    Tropical Smoothie Cafe
    4731a Elm Street
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (240) 800-3832
  • 55
    Urban Country
    7121 Arlington Road
    Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    (301) 654-0500

Gift Card FAQ

Can I use the same gift at multiple locations?

Yes, as long as there is a remaining balance, the card may be used at any participating location. See list of locations that accept the Bethesda Urban Partnership.

Why isn't my gift order processed immediately?

Sometimes we need time to ensure an order is correct and in some cases our system may also request a phone number from you. We generally process orders right away but a delay of an hour or more can happen. If your order hasn't been processed, please check your email inbox as well as your spam folder to see if we have sent a request.

Can you accept international orders?

Unfortunately we can only accept orders placed from within the United States and purchased with a credit card issued by a US bank to a US address.

Will my gift card work anywhere?

The card can be used at any location that has signed up for the program. Additional businesses are being added every day! If you are a business, scroll down to join or get more info.

Can refunds be provided to my gift card?

Yes -- just as refunds would be applied to your credit card, they can also be applied to your gift card.

Where can I check my gift balance?

Check your gift balance here: Check Balance.

What do I do if my gift card is declined?

If your card is declined, it could be because:
  1. The information is entered into the POS or terminal system incorrectly, try re-entering the information
  2. The value on the card is less than what is trying to be redeemed. Have an additional payment form ready in this instance.
  3. You are trying to redeem it at a non-participating business

Will my payment automatically deduct from the card if I don't have enough to cover my entire balance?

In the event that your purchase exceeds the amount in your balance, purchases will need to be split up separately with the card balance being paid first and then using a separate payment method.

How is the digital gift card redeemed?

The card is keyed in manually into a business’ POS or terminal systems as a credit card. It cannot be swiped.

Are physical cards an option?

There are no plastic cards available. The card is available electronically or if you choose you can print it on a piece of paper.

Is it possible to purchase Community Cards from outside the US?

At this time, for security and currency issues, Community Cards are only sold from within the US using a credit/debit card from a US financial institution. You may contact the program Organizer for possible assistance.

Is there a cost associated with purchasing a gift card? How much does it cost to purchase a card?

The card purchaser pays an eDelivery fee to cover processing costs ($1.00 per card and 5% of the total value of the gift amount), unless this has been paid by a third party. The card recipient and merchant receive the full value for the card, providing maximum benefit to local businesses.

What happens if my purchase amount exceeds the balance on my gift card?

In the event that your purchase exceeds the amount in your balance, you will need to have a separate form of payment to cover the difference of the purchase amount.

Where can my gift card be used?

These gifts are intended to be used in store or over the phone with the listed participating merchants. They will not work with delivery services who cannot specify a participating merchant's point of sale system (e.g. Grubhub, Doordash, Uber Eats, Postmates) because enabling those third parties would allow gifts to be redeemed outside your community. Online purchases will be declined if the purchase amount is greater than the current card balance; ecommerce engines don't take multiple cards. Online purchases and chain or franchise locations where the merchants are not a part of your community may not be permitted by your community card organizers.

For additional questions or concerns regarding your gift card, visit our Help Center

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