Make sure that you have read the safety information and followed the instructions in "Prepare your card for issue" before you begin these steps.

Issue cards with the "Modern" method

Rez the card that that you prepared in the "Prepare your card for issue" stage.
Rename the card. For the Modern method, we recommend that you add something like "WEAR TO ACTIVATE" to the end of the card name.
Make sure that the card has a balance of L$0. Cards MUST have a balance of L$0 to use this method.
In local chat, type set issue. This will issue the card and make it transferable.
Right click, and TAKE the card into your inventory.

Distributing "Modern Method" Gift Cards

Place the card into your CasperVend DropBox (and any backup boxes if you have them, which you should!)
Open the CasperVend website and log in if you need to
Go to the "Products" tab
Click "List new product"
Under "Item", click "Change Item" and choose the gift card that you placed into the dropbox
Under "Gift card credit", enter the L$ value that you wish to credit the gift cards with
Enter a product name for your gift card
Choose a texture to use to advertise the card
Under "Amount" Enter the price you wish to sell the gift card for
Under "Permissions", tick "Copy" and "Transfer" (Gift cards distributed using the Modern method are safe for redelivery).
Scroll to the bottom and hit "Save"

Your gift card is now ready! To test, buy the card with an alt (or ask a partner or friend to do it) and check that the card works with your vendors.