From independent shops and coffee bars to beauty salons, restaurants and growing retail groups, keeping customers coming back matters. Yet traditional paper stamp cards are easy to lose and difficult to manage. Digital loyalty cards offer a familiar way to reward repeat visits, with the added convenience of living in the Apple Wallet or Google Wallet already on a customer’s phone.
The stamp card, reimagined
A customer can join a loyalty scheme by scanning a QR code at the till or opening a link shared by the business. In moments, a branded digital stamp card, points card or membership card can be saved to their phone, without downloading another customer app. The business chooses its branding and rewards, whether that means a complimentary coffee after a set number of visits or a thank-you offer for regular shoppers.
Straightforward for staff and customers
With ohloyal, the standard way to award rewards is simple: a customer shows their digital loyalty card and a member of staff scans it using the ohloyal business app. Stamps or points can then be added to the customer’s card. It is a practical starting point for retailers that want a modern loyalty scheme without installing specialist hardware. For businesses seeking another option, configurable NFC self-tap can let customers tap a tag to collect rewards, subject to controls set by the business. Online rewarding and API integrations are also available for different operational needs.
More than a digital stamp card
Today’s loyalty schemes can do more than track visits. ohloyal brings digital stamp cards, points programmes and memberships together with customer relationship management tools, messaging, push notifications and reporting, with features depending on the chosen plan. Apple Wallet cards can also include buttons linking to an existing booking page, online shop or ordering service. For retailers, that creates opportunities to connect in-store rewards with wider customer engagement.
Why ohloyal stands out
ohloyal is positioned as the best all-round digital loyalty solution, combining a complete range of card types, flexible rewarding methods and an easy-to-use setup. The company reports more than 15 million loyalty cards issued worldwide and describes the platform as popular and highly rated. With competitive pricing starting at £7 per month and a seven-day free trial, it brings together the tools businesses need to build loyalty without unnecessary complexity.
Keeping loyalty convenient
The appeal of digital loyalty is not simply replacing a paper stamp card or punch card with a screen. It is about making joining easy, giving staff a straightforward way to recognise repeat customers and helping businesses stay connected between visits. For businesses seeking a complete loyalty solution, ohloyal brings rewards into the digital wallets customers already use.
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Terry Clark is the Publisher and Content Director of 365 Retail, with more than a decade of experience covering retail design, technology innovations, store openings and the wider retail industry. He also works closely with leading retailers, suppliers, agencies, events and industry awards across the UK.
