"Buy nine, get the tenth free" still works. The paper card is the problem. It gets lost in a wallet, washed in the laundry or punched by somebody with their own hole punch.
How a digital punch card works
You put a QR code at the counter. The customer scans it with their phone camera, types their name and email, and their card opens in the browser. No app, no password. They can add it to their home screen if they like. Each visit they scan again and get a stamp.
Stopping people from stamping themselves
The stamp code at your counter changes every 30 to 60 seconds and only works once. Each customer has a cooldown and a daily limit, and every stamp is logged. For bigger rewards, you can scan the customer's card yourself so a person approves every stamp.
Good rewards for small businesses
- Coffee shops: tenth drink free
- Barbers and salons: sixth cut at half price
- Car washes: every fifth wash free
- Restaurants: free dessert after five visits
- Gyms and studios: free class after ten check-ins
Why digital beats paper
- You know who your regulars are and can reach them with an email campaign.
- Nobody loses their card, so more people finish and come back.
- You can see which rewards actually bring people in.
Start free
PowerLoyalty includes all 100 card designs, your logo and full QR code styling on the free plan. A tablet kiosk mode for the counter is on Business.