Digital punch card app for small business
Quick answer
A digital punch card app puts your coffee shop or store punch card in your customers' Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
- Customers scan a QR code once. No app download, no account to remember.
- Staff scan the card at checkout to add a punch, using a free phone app or a barcode scanner.
- Works next to Square, Toast, Clover or any register. Nothing to integrate.
- AUD $39 per month flat (approx. US$25), unlimited customers, no transaction fees.
A digital punch card app replaces the paper card you hole-punch at the register. With Stamp'd Rewards, customers scan a QR code at your counter and the punch card saves straight into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, with no app to download. Staff scan the card at checkout to add a punch, the balance updates on the customer's phone instantly, and the reward unlocks automatically. It works alongside Square, Toast, Clover or any other register, and costs AUD $39 per month flat (approx. US$25, billed in AUD).
How a digital punch card works
The rule is the same as the paper card in your drawer: buy a set number of coffees, sandwiches or visits and the next one is free. The only difference is that the card lives on the customer's phone, so it never gets lost, forgotten or faked.
- Set your reward once, for example buy 9 coffees, get the 10th free. Anywhere from 3 to 12 punches works.
- Print the QR code for your counter. Customers scan it, enter their name and email, and tap Add to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
- At checkout, staff scan the QR code on the customer's card to add a punch.
- The punch count updates on the customer's lock screen straight away.
- When the card is full, staff scan to redeem and the card resets.
Why no app download matters
Most punch card apps ask every customer to find an app in the App Store, install it and create an account. At a busy counter, most people say they will do it later and never do. A wallet card takes a few seconds and uses something already built into every iPhone and Android phone.
The card also sits on the lock screen next to boarding passes and payment cards, so customers see their progress without opening anything.
Paper punch cards vs a digital punch card app
| Paper punch card | Stamp'd digital punch card | |
|---|---|---|
| Lost or forgotten cards | Common | Never, it lives in the phone wallet |
| Fraud and copied punches | Easy with a hole punch or photocopier | Every punch is a scan at your register |
| Customer list | None | Name and email for every member |
| Bring back lapsed regulars | Not possible | Email campaigns and wallet updates |
| Ongoing printing cost | Reprints every few months | None |
Pricing in US dollars
Stamp'd is built in Australia and billed in Australian dollars. One plan covers everything: AUD $39 per month, which is roughly US$25 at current exchange rates. Your bank converts the charge, so the exact US dollar amount moves slightly with the exchange rate.
There are no per-customer fees, no transaction fees and no contract. The optional plug-and-play Wi-Fi barcode scanner is a one-time AUD $89 (approx. US$58).
Who it suits
- Coffee shops and cafes replacing a coffee punch card.
- Bakeries, delis, sandwich shops and food trucks.
- Juice bars, smoothie and boba shops.
- Barbers, nail salons and other appointment businesses that reward repeat visits.
Stamp'd at a glance
| Detail | Stamp'd Rewards |
|---|---|
| Price | AUD $39 per month flat (approx. US$25), all features included |
| Billing currency | Billed in AUD; your bank converts to USD |
| Per-customer fees | None. Unlimited customers |
| Customer app download | Not required. The card lives in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet |
| Punches per reward | 3 to 12 |
| Scanning at checkout | Free iOS/Android staff app, or an AUD $89 one-time Wi-Fi barcode scanner |
| POS requirement | None. Runs alongside Square, Toast, Clover or any register |
| Marketing tools | Email campaigns and wallet card updates |
| Setup time | Under 30 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. Customers scan your QR code and the punch card saves to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, which are already on their phone.
How much does Stamp'd cost in US dollars?
AUD $39 per month flat, which is roughly US$25. You are billed in Australian dollars and your bank converts the charge, so the exact amount varies slightly with the exchange rate.
Does it work with Square, Toast or Clover?
Yes. Stamp'd runs alongside any register as a separate scan, so there is nothing to connect and no need to switch POS.
Can I use Stamp'd in the United States?
Yes. Apple Wallet and Google Wallet cards, the staff scanning app and email campaigns all work in the US.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, a 30-day free trial with no contract. Cancel any time.
Ditch the hole punch
Launch a digital punch card in under 30 minutes. Free trial, no contract, approx. US$25 a month after that.