Print a counter QR. Customers scan with their phone camera — no download. Stamps land on their phone. You track visits from app.scan-perks.com. About 5 minutes, from $10/month.
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A QR code loyalty program is a counter code customers scan to earn stamps on their phone. Scan Perks is $10/month, no POS, about 5 minutes to set up — camera join first, optional app for regulars. Use Square Loyalty if you already run Square; use Loopy if you only want Apple/Google Wallet; use Scan Perks if you want pubs, bars, and hospitality QR at $10.
How customers join with the phone camera, collect stamps, and get your offers — for cafes by day and bars after hours.
Each venue QR encodes a unique venue ID. Scans are timestamped server-side to prevent duplicate stamp fraud. Customer data is stored encrypted; owners access only their venue's member list.
Scan Perks does not require POS integration. Staff confirm visits via QR scan at the counter. This keeps setup under 5 minutes and avoids Square/Toast API dependencies.
Owner dashboard: app.scan-perks.com (web). Customer loyalty: iOS (App Store id6744923279) and Android (com.scanperks.app). Customers need only a smartphone camera or the app.
Venues own their customer loyalty data. Scan Perks does not sell member lists. Push notifications require customer opt-in within the app.
Public list prices as of Sep 2026. Pick Square if you already run Square POS; pick Loopy or LoyaltyPass for wallet-only stamps; pick Scan Perks for cafes, pubs, and bars at $10/month with camera join (app optional).
| Feature | Scan Perks | Loopy Loyalty | Square Loyalty | LoyaltyPass | Brewstamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo | ~$49/mo | ~$45/mo | $99/mo | $7/mo |
| Customer join | Camera QR (app optional) | Apple / Google Wallet | Square checkout | Apple / Google Wallet | Camera QR + wallet |
| POS required | No | No | Square only | No | No |
| Hospitality pubs & bars | Yes | Generic local | If on Square | Generic local | Coffee-focused |
| When to pick them instead | Cafes, pubs, bars at $10 | Wallet-only stamp cards | You already run Square POS | Budget is $99+ for Wallet UX | Coffee-only at $7 |
| Feature | Scan Perks | Punch Cards | Enterprise | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $10–15 | $0–20 printing | $200–500+ | Square Loyalty ~$45+ |
| Setup time | ~5 minutes | Immediate | Weeks | 1–3 days |
| POS required | No | No | Often yes | Square POS only |
| Mobile app (customer) | iOS + Android | No | Yes | Varies |
| Visit analytics | Yes | No | Yes | Limited |
| Push notifications | Yes | No | Yes | Varies |
| Lost-card problem | None (phone) | Common | Rare | N/A |
| Best for | Independent cafes/bars | Very small ops | Multi-location chains | Square merchants |
"We replaced paper punch cards with Scan Perks in one afternoon. Regulars scan at the bar; we send happy-hour pushes on Tuesdays. Repeat visits are noticeably up after 8 weeks."
Pub switched from punch cards; uses happy-hour pushes weekly
"Setup took under 10 minutes. Our stamp rule is buy 9 get 1 free — same as before, but we finally see who our regulars are. Starter plan at $10/month fits our single location."
200+ active loyalty members in first 3 months
"We compared Toast Loyalty and enterprise tools — both were overkill. Scan Perks gives us QR rewards and slow-night push offers without POS lock-in."
Chose Scan Perks over $200+/mo enterprise quote
You print a QR for the counter. The customer scans it with their phone camera and a digital stamp card opens — no download. Each visit adds a stamp. When they hit your rule (for example 9 coffees), staff redeem the free drink in the dashboard at app.scan-perks.com.
No. The phone camera is enough. An iOS or Android app is optional for regulars who want a shortcut. Owners always use app.scan-perks.com.
Most cafes and bars go live in about 5 minutes: create the venue, set a stamp rule, print the QR. Starter is $10/month (about £8) for 200 members, Growth is $15/month. 14-day free trial, no POS, cancel anytime.