# Tango MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Tango MCP lets you manage your Tango reward platform through your AI client. You can browse gift card catalogs, place reward orders, and manage customer funding accounts using natural language. It turns your rewards backend into a conversational tool for distributing incentives and tracking payouts instantly.

## Overview
- **Category:** money-moves
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_v934nKKHt96Oj4ldShgrZ5XYrxy76ILi600Cf69w/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** gift-cards, rewards-api, incentives, digital-payments, customer-loyalty, payouts

## Description

This Connector connects your Tango reward platform to your AI client so you can handle rewards without jumping through different tabs. Instead of manually searching for gift cards or digging through account balances, you can just ask your agent to do it for you. You can browse a global catalog of brands, place orders for digital rewards that hit emails instantly, and manage customer groups all in one place. It makes it easy to handle things like employee recognition, loyalty incentives, and non-profit donations through simple conversation. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your existing workflow and let your agent handle the repetitive data entry of funding accounts and order tracking. It's built for people who need to move rewards quickly and want to spend less time on administrative clicks. You get a way to coordinate bulk payouts and manage your entire rewards ecosystem without leaving your workspace.

## Tools

### get_exchange_rates
Get exchange rates. Retrieve current currency conversion rates for your reward payouts.

### create_customer
Create a new customer. Use this to add new recipients to your rewards program.

### get_order
Get order status. Check if a specific reward order has been delivered or is still pending.

### create_account
Create a new funding account. This lets you set up separate pools of money for different departments.

### create_order
Place a reward order. This triggers the delivery of a digital reward to a recipient's email.

### get_account
Get account balance. Check how much money is left in a specific funding account.

### get_catalog
Get catalog. List all the available reward brands and gift cards in the global catalog.

### get_customer
Get customer details. Pull up specific information for a registered customer in your system.

### list_accounts
List accounts. See all funding accounts linked to a specific customer.

### list_customers
List customers. View a complete list of all customers currently in your platform.

### list_funding_sources
List funding sources. See all active sources where your reward capital is coming from.

### list_orders
List orders. Get a history of recent reward orders to track payout activity.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What gift cards are available in our catalog right now?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've pulled the latest catalog for you. You currently have access to:

*   **Retail:** Amazon, Target, Walmart
*   **Food & Drink:** Starbucks, Dunkin', McDonald's
*   **Entertainment:** Netflix, Roblox
*   **Donations:** Red Cross, United Way

Would you like to see the specific brands for any of these categories?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much money is left in the 'Marketing_Rewards' account?
```

**Response:** 
```
Checking the balance for you now...

**Account:** Marketing_Rewards
**Current Balance:** $4,250.00 USD
**Status:** Active

You have enough funds to cover approximately 85 more $50 gift card distributions.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Send a $25 Starbucks card to the user 'j_doe_99'.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've initiated that for you.

*   **Recipient:** j_doe_99
*   **Reward:** $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
*   **Order ID:** ord_992831
*   **Status:** Pending Delivery

I'll let you know if the delivery status changes.
```

## Capabilities

### Send digital rewards
Place orders for gift cards and donations that deliver to recipients instantly.

### Browse brand catalogs
Search through global brands and prepaid cards to see what rewards are available.

### Monitor account balances
Check real-time funding levels and currency exchange rates for your reward pools.

### Manage customer groups
Create and organize customer accounts and funding sources in your rewards system.

### Track order history
Fetch the status of specific orders and view recent payout history.

## Use Cases

### Employee Recognition
An HR manager asks their agent to send a $50 Amazon card to a new hire. The agent uses create_order to send it instantly.

### Loyalty Program Management
A marketing lead wants to see which brands are available in the UK. The agent uses get_catalog to show the options.

### Budget Oversight
An ops lead needs to know if there's enough money for a campaign. The agent uses get_account to check the balance.

### Bulk Reward Distribution
A manager needs to list all customers to verify a payout. The agent uses list_customers to show the full list.

## Benefits

- Send rewards faster by using create_order to trigger immediate deliveries without manual data entry.
- Keep a pulse on your budget by using get_account to check real-time balances in seconds.
- Browse all available gift cards instantly with get_catalog instead of searching through external sites.
- Organize your recipients better by using create_customer and list_customers to manage your database.
- Track every payout with list_orders to ensure your loyalty programs are running correctly.
- Save time on currency math by using get_exchange_rates to see current costs for global rewards.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire Tango rewards backend.

1. Subscribe to this Connector and provide your Tango Platform Name and Platform Key.
2. Connect the Connector to your AI client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
3. Ask your agent to check balances, list brands, or send rewards using plain English.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the Tango MCP send gift cards automatically?**
Yes, your agent can place reward orders directly. Once you tell your agent what to send and to whom, it handles the order creation in the Tango platform for you.

**How do I check my reward balance using the Tango MCP?**
You can just ask your agent for your balance. It will check your specific funding accounts and tell you exactly how much is left to spend on rewards.

**Can I manage multiple customer groups with the Tango MCP?**
Yes, the Connector allows your agent to list, create, and manage customer groups. This makes it easy to organize different departments or loyalty tiers.

**Does the Tango MCP support non-profit donations?**
It does. You can use your agent to browse the catalog for non-profit options and place donations just as easily as you would send a gift card.

**Can I see my order history with the Tango MCP?**
Your agent can fetch a history of recent orders. This is great for double-checking that rewards were sent correctly or for auditing past activity.

**How do I connect my Tango account to my AI agent?**
Once you subscribe to this Connector on Vinkius, you'll just need to provide your Tango Platform Name and Platform Key. Your agent will then be able to communicate with your account.

**Can I see my current account balance via AI?**
Yes! Use the `get_account` tool and provide the Account Identifier. Your agent will retrieve the current balance and available funds for that specific funding account.

**How do I find the correct ID (UTID) for a specific gift card brand?**
Run the `get_catalog` query. The agent will retrieve the full list of available brands and items, each with its unique UTID required for placing orders.

**Is it possible to track if a reward has been delivered?**
Absolutely. Use the `get_order` tool and provide the Order ID. The agent will retrieve the status, delivery details, and even the credentials if the reward is ready.