Local currency support gift cards now available in the GraphQL Admin API
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on June 05, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as API, Update, Admin GraphQL API, 2026-07.
What changed
Use the new giftCardProductSet mutation to create and update gift card products. The input includes issuanceCurrency and crossCurrencyRedeemable, and automatically applies the product’s gift card settings to its variants. You can set issuanceCurrency and crossCurrencyRedeemable only when you create the product; you can’t change either field afterward. Inspect a product’s settings through Product.giftCardSettings. If issuanceCurrency is null, Shopify issues gift cards from the product in the shop’s currency.
Who is affected
Apps using the affected Shopify GraphQL API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
If you create gift cards using giftCardCreate, replace initialValue with initialAmount before you upgrade to 2026-07. If you offer multi-currency stores, decide whether new gift card products should be pinned to a single issuance currency. Configure issuanceCurrency and crossCurrencyRedeemable when you create the product; you can’t change either field afterward.
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