About The Program
Business Singleton, in partnership with Singleton Council, recently launched the ‘Spend in Singleton’ initiative,. As part of the ‘WhyLeaveTown’ program, Spend in Singleton gift cards are available for purchase and use at any participating local businesses. The WhyLeaveTown program is a gift card system which originally launched in Narrabri to drive local business and generate revenue throughout the entire community, ensuring local dollars remain local. Since its inception, the program has been adopted by more than 20 towns in NSW and QLD.
Spend in Singleton gift cards can be purchased from one of several ‘load-up’ stores/outlets and can be redeemed on purchases at any participating business.
The non-rechargeable gift cards can be loaded with funds from as little as $10 up to $1000 and are valid for three years. Cards are used in standard eftpos machines and funds can be spent all at once or used multiple times in different places. Gift card holders can conveniently register cards, check card balances and request replacements for lost cards online or by phone.
Shop Singleton $40 Spend & Light Up Your Business Competition's are back for 2024
Shop Singleton $40 Spend Competition
Business Singleton is excited to announce the return of our popular Shop Singleton $40 Spend Competition for the third consecutive year! This annual event encourages shoppers to support local businesses while having the chance to win 1 of 4 $150 Spend in Singleton gift Cards.
How it Works:
Participating businesses simply register to be part of the competition, and we’ll provide ticket books for your customers. To enter, customers need to spend $40 or more in-store and complete a ticket entry.
Competition Details:
- Duration: 4 weeks, starting November 19th
- First Draw: November 26th, with weekly draws every Tuesday thereafter
- Draw Winner: Winner will receive an $150 Spend in Singleton gift card
Light Up your Business Competition
If you're a local business with a shopfront, join our Shop Front Display Competition for a chance to win a $300 Spend in Singleton gift card for your business and an additional $200 Spend in Singleton gift card to donate to a charity of your choice.
- Registration Period: November 18th - November 29th
- Public Voting Begins: December 2nd
- Winner Announcement: December 19th, 2024
Spend in Singleton Goes Digital!
You asked, and Why Leave Town has delivered! We’re excited to announce the launch of the digital version of the Spend in Singleton program, just in time for Christmas!
Since its launch in 2020, the physical card program has injected over $1.2 million into the local economy. However, one limitation has been its inability to support Square readers and similar POS systems. With the new digital program, we are closing that gap, allowing all types of POS systems to benefit from the program.
We’re aiming for businesses that aren’t yet registered to be onboard and able to accept digital cards by the official launch in November.
Read on for everything you need to know, whether you're a consumer looking to buy a digital gift card or a business wanting to get involved.
For Consumers
Introducing the Singleton Digital Gift Card
The newest and easiest way to support local businesses!
Why you’ll love it:
- Quick & easy to buy – Purchase cards instantly online.
- Convenient shopping – Use the card from your phone’s digital wallet.
- Same-day delivery – Cards are sent via text message.
- Support your community – Every purchase helps boost the local economy.
How it works:
- Purchase your card online.
- Receive an SMS with a personalized message and a link.
- Click the link to download the Why Leave Town (WLT) App.
- The card is automatically added to your digital wallet.
- Your card is now ready to be used at participating local stores!
For Existing Spend in Singleton Businesses
Singleton Digital Gift Card
The modern way to encourage shopping local.
Why your business will benefit:
- Increase foot traffic – Attract more local customers.
- Boost marketing exposure – Gain visibility in the local market.
- Strengthen community engagement – Build strong connections with local customers.
- Maximize financial impact – Increase local spending and support economic growth.
How it works:
- Digital cards are purchased online and sent to customers via SMS.
- Customers redeem the cards at your business through your POS system.
- Funds are securely transferred to your account on the same day.
What you need to do next:
- If you’re already set up to accept physical Singleton eftpos gift cards, you’re automatically added to the digital network.
- No further action is required—you can start accepting digital gift cards immediately!
For New Businesses Joining Spend in Singleton
Singleton Digital Gift Card
An easy and modern way to attract more local shoppers.
How your business will benefit:
- Increase foot traffic – Draw in more local customers.
- Boost your visibility – Promote your business in the local community.
- Strengthen local engagement – Build meaningful relationships with local shoppers.
- Increase financial impact – Boost local spending and benefit the economy.
How it works:
- Digital cards are purchased online and sent to customers via SMS.
- Cards are redeemed at your business through your POS system.
- Funds are securely transferred to your account the same day.
How to get involved:
- It’s free to register.
- Visit whyleavetown.com/register-why-leave-town.
- Fill out the form, and the Why Leave Town team will add your business to the network.
- You’ll be notified once your terminals are ready to accept digital gift cards.
For more information, contact Business Singleton at 0400 460 412 or via email at admin@businesssingleton.com.au.
Participating in Shop Singleton
One of the benefits of being a member of Business Singleton is your free inclusion in the Shop Singleton program. If you are a member and interested in taking part in this business boosting initiative, contact us and we’ll get you started.
Shop Singleton competion
We would like to thank all our local business who were apart of our Spend Local Competition and Light up your Business for 2023.