Create a menu item called “Gift Card Cash Refund.”
Configure it as:
Non-revenue
Tax exempt
Misc item
Check the Gift Card Balance
Inquire the gift card to confirm the exact remaining balance.
Add the Refund Item
Add the “Gift Card Cash Refund” item to the check.
Set the price to match the exact balance on the gift card.
Complete the Purchase
Pay for the item using the gift card.
Refund to Cash
Reopen the check.
Process a refund to cash for the same amount.