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Digital punch cards your customers can't lose.

"Buy 9, get the 10th free" — without the paper. Customers keep their card on their phone, your staff scan a QR code at each visit, and the reward unlocks automatically.

Start from $19/month See how it works

No app for customers · No hardware · 30-day money-back guarantee

What it is

A loyalty punch card that lives on your customer's phone

A digital punch card (also called a digital loyalty card or stamp card) works just like the paper card in your customer's wallet — visit a set number of times, earn a reward. The difference is that it can't get lost in the wash, forgotten at home, or filled with stamps from a borrowed hole punch.

With LoyalTrak you decide how many visits it takes and what the reward is: a free coffee, a free wash, $10 off, a free class. Customers claim their card from your QR code in seconds, and it arrives by email as a link and a QR code. No app to download and no account to create.

Each time they visit, your staff scan the code and tap Add 1 visit. When the card is full, it shows 🎁 Reward ready on their phone and on your screen. Staff tap Redeem reward, and a fresh card starts automatically — same QR code, nothing new for the customer to keep track of.

How it works

From paper to phone in four steps

Set it up once. After that, the counter routine takes about two seconds per customer.

1

Create your card

Pick "Loyalty Card," choose the number of visits, and describe the reward — like "free drink."

2

Put up your QR code

Print your QR code for the counter or share your link. Customers enter their name and email to claim a card.

3

Scan at each visit

Staff scan the QR code or search by name, then tap Add 1 visit. The customer sees their progress right away.

4

Give the reward

When the card is full, tap Redeem reward. A new card starts automatically on the same QR code.

Why switch

Paper punch cards vs. LoyalTrak

Paper punch cards

  • Get lost, washed, or left at home
  • Easy to fake with a borrowed stamp
  • You never learn who your regulars are
  • No way to remind customers to come back
  • Reprinting and restocking cards

LoyalTrak digital punch cards

  • Always on the customer's phone
  • Only your signed-in staff can add a visit
  • Every card comes with a name and email
  • Customers get an update email after visits
  • Nothing to print but one QR code
Ideas

Punch card ideas by business

Pick any number of visits and any reward. A few that work well:

☕

Coffee shops

Buy 9 drinks, get the 10th free. The classic, now on their phone.

Coffee shops →

🚗

Car washes

Every 6th wash free — a simple reason to skip the place down the street.

Car washes →

💅

Nail salons

After 5 manicures, get $10 off the next one.

Nail salons →

🧘

Studios

Take 10 drop-in classes, get one free.

Yoga & fitness →

🐕

Dog daycare & grooming

Every 8th groom is half off.

Dog daycare →

🥯

Bakeries & cafés

Buy 5 dozen bagels, get a dozen free.

What you get

Everything you need to run a punch card program

Any number of visits, any reward
Customer QR code by email — no app
Only staff can add a visit or redeem
Reward-ready alert on the check-in screen
New card starts automatically after a reward
Earned rewards never expire
One active card per customer (or once, ever)
Look up customers by name or email
Rewards redeemed and waiting, at a glance
Works on any phone, tablet, or computer
Which plan? Digital punch cards are free for your customers and included on the Loyalty plan ($19/month), Starter, and Pro. Want to sell prepaid passes too? Starter and Pro let you run both side by side.
Questions

Digital punch card FAQ

Can I choose how many visits earn a reward?
Yes. You set the number of visits — 5, 9, 12, whatever fits your business — and write the reward in your own words, like "free drink" or "$10 off."
Do customers need to download an app?
No. The card arrives by email as a link and a QR code that opens in any phone browser. There's nothing to install and no account to create.
How do I stop people from adding their own stamps?
Only your staff can add a visit, from the check-in screen while signed in to LoyalTrak. Customers can view their card but can't change it, and every visit is logged with the date and time.
What happens when a card is full?
The card shows "Reward ready" on the customer's phone and on your check-in screen. Staff tap Redeem reward when they hand it over, and a new card starts automatically on the same QR code.
Do rewards expire?
Once a reward is earned, it doesn't expire. You choose how long the card itself stays valid while customers are collecting visits.
Can a customer have more than one card?
By default each customer can have one active card at a time. You can also limit a card to once per customer, ever.
What if a customer loses the email?
Staff can find any customer by name or email on the check-in screen, so the visit still counts.
How much does it cost?
Digital punch cards are included on every monthly plan, starting with the Loyalty plan at $19/month. There's no per-customer fee and no contract. See pricing.
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Retire the paper punch card

Set up your digital punch card in minutes. Your regulars will thank you.

Start from $19/month