Square Loyalty alternative
Quick answer
Stamp'd is a flat-price digital stamp card that lives in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet and works next to Square or any other POS.
- Square Loyalty is tied to Square POS and priced per location through Square's plans.
- Stamp'd is one flat monthly price in your local currency, with unlimited customers.
- Customers add the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet from a QR code, no app download.
- Keep Square for payments. Stamp'd runs alongside it, nothing to switch.
Square Loyalty is a points program built into Square POS, priced per location and tied to Square's plans. If you want a simpler stamp or punch card, a flat monthly price, or a loyalty program that does not depend on your register, Stamp'd Rewards is an alternative. Customers scan a QR code and the card saves straight into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, with no app download. Staff scan the card at the counter to add a stamp. It runs next to Square or any other POS and costs A$39 per month flat.
Side by side
Square changes its plans and loyalty pricing by country, so check Square's own pricing page for your region before deciding. The table compares how each one works rather than quoting a Square price that may already be out of date.
| Stamp'd Rewards | Square Loyalty | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | A$39 / month flat, all features | Per location, through a Square plan or loyalty add-on |
| POS requirement | None. Works next to any register, including Square | Requires Square POS |
| Reward style | Digital stamp or punch card (3 to 12 stamps per reward) | Points or visit based program |
| How customers join | Scan a QR code, card saves to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet | Enter a phone number at checkout |
| How rewards are added | Staff scan the wallet card, or a plug-and-play scanner | Automatically at Square checkout |
| Card branding | Your logo and colours on the wallet card | Square's loyalty screens and messages |
| Contract | None, cancel any time | None, cancel any time |
Why owners look for a Square Loyalty alternative
- Cost per location adds up once you have more than one shop.
- They want a simple stamp card (buy 9, get the 10th free) instead of points.
- They do not use Square at every location, or plan to change POS later.
- They want a card customers can see on their phone, not a points balance hidden behind a phone number.
When Square Loyalty is the better fit
Square Loyalty has a real strength: rewards are added at checkout in the same step as payment, with no extra scan. If you run Square at every location, like points, and the price works for you, staying with Square Loyalty is a reasonable choice.
When Stamp'd is the better fit
- You want one flat price instead of paying per location for loyalty.
- You want a stamp or punch card customers can see in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
- You want loyalty that stays put if you ever change POS.
- You want your own branding on the card and email campaigns included.
How switching works
You do not need to change anything in Square. Set up your Stamp'd card, put the QR code on the counter, and let regulars join as they come in. Staff add a stamp with the free staff app or a counter scanner after each purchase. Many shops run both for a few weeks while regulars move over.
Stamp'd at a glance
| Detail | Stamp'd Rewards |
|---|---|
| Price | A$39 per month flat, all features included |
| Per-customer fees | None. Unlimited customers on every account |
| Customer app download | Not required. The card lives in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet |
| Reward types | Digital stamp or punch cards (3 to 12 stamps per reward) |
| Scanning at checkout | Free iOS/Android staff app, or a A$89 one-time Wi-Fi barcode scanner |
| POS requirement | None. Runs alongside any point of sale, no switching |
| Setup time | Under 30 minutes, including designing the card |
| Marketing tools | Email campaigns and wallet updates. SMS currently supports Australian numbers only |
| Billing currency | Billed in your local currency: AUD, NZD, USD, CAD, GBP or EUR |
| Built in | Australia |
Frequently asked questions
Does Stamp'd work with Square?
Yes. Stamp'd runs alongside Square, so you keep Square for payments. Staff scan the customer's wallet card to add a stamp, and nothing needs to be integrated.
Is Stamp'd cheaper than Square Loyalty?
Stamp'd is A$39 per month flat with unlimited customers. Square prices loyalty per location through its plans, and the price varies by country, so compare against Square's current pricing page for your region.
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. Customers scan your QR code and the stamp card saves straight into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
Can I move my Square Loyalty customers across?
The simplest way is to let regulars join the new card as they visit. You can also add stamps manually for regulars so nobody loses progress.
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Stamp'd Rewards pricing by region
One flat plan with every feature and unlimited customers, first month free, billed in your local currency. The scanner is optional; the phone app scans free.
- Australia: A$39/month, scanner A$89, free shipping
- New Zealand: NZ$45/month, scanner NZ$109, shipping NZ$20
- United States: US$29/month, scanner US$59, shipping US$29
- Canada: C$39/month, scanner C$89, shipping C$40
- United Kingdom: £22/month, scanner £49, shipping £23
- Ireland and Eurozone: €26/month, scanner €55, shipping €26
- Other countries: billed in AUD