Celtics, Simon malls team up on gift card

The Boston Celtics and mall operator Simon Property Group Inc. announced today that they have teamed up to offer a new gift card called the Simon Boston Celtics Giftcard.

The card will be available at Simon malls in denominations ranging from $20 to $500 with a $3 handling fee for each card purchased.

A portion of the handling fee will be split evenly between the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and the Simon Youth Foundation, both of which provide education benefits to local youth, the Celtics and Simon said.

The Simon Boston Celtics Giftcard is a Visa Gift Card and can be used anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted, the Celtics and Simon said.

The card is part of a three-year sponsorship agreement between Simon and the Celtics, and the agreement also includes Simon signage at the TD Banknorth Garden, on-court promotions, and an online promotional component, the two said.

Based in Indiana, Simon owns and operates a number of malls; local Simon properties include Copley Place, Burlington Mall, South Shore Plaza, and the Mall at Chestnut Hill.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)