Digital punch card
Your punch card, without the paper.
Every visit earns a stamp and a full card earns a reward: buy 9, get the 10th free, like always. Except this one can't get lost, washed or faked.
- 30-day free trial, no card
- No apps, no lock-in
- From $18 a month
Pick a template and make it yours in under 5 minutes
Set up in 5 minutes.
No hardware and nothing to install. You set it up yourself in 5 minutes and watch your customers' card come together as you build it.
- Sign up With your email or your Google account. No card needed.
- Design your card Name, logo, colour, style, shop photo and your first reward, with the card coming together live.
- Share your QR Print the poster and cards in your design, show it on a screen or share the link on social media.
Used in 5 seconds.
What your customer does the first time, and what you do every time they come back. No devices, nothing to install.
Only the first time, from their phone's browser.
Find the customer, then either add a stamp for their purchase or redeem their reward, whichever they need. Under 5 seconds.
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Scans your QR
At the counter or on your social media.
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Signs up in seconds
With their email or Google. Nothing to install.
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Their card is ready
With their stamps and a QR to show at the counter.
A customer without a smartphone? They just give their phone number at checkout.
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Find the customer
Scan their QR or type their phone number.
- When they buy
Enter the amount, done
The sale is recorded and the stamp is added for you. The customer sees it right away.
- When they redeem their reward
Redeem their reward
When the card is full, one tap and it starts again.
A customer without a smartphone? They just give their phone number at checkout.
Make it all yours, with your brand.
Logo, colors, typeface, light or dark mode and a photo of your shop, all at once on the card, the emails and the posters.
A reward halfway through, so the card never feels too long.
Besides the card reward, you can add up to two rewards along the way. They use no stamps: customers keep collecting until the card is full.
- They use no stamps Redeeming one takes nothing off: the card stays as it is.
- Up to two per card For example, at stamp 4 and stamp 7.
- Back with every card When a new card starts, they can be earned again.
How to tell who your regulars are
A punch card doesn't just reward: it tells you who comes back, how often and who has stopped coming.
What to check every month
- Repeat customers
- How many of this month's customers had bought before. If it rises month after month, the program works.
- Frequency
- How often a regular comes in. It helps you choose how many stamps to ask for.
- Customers who left
- Who hasn't been in for 60 days. They get an automatic reminder, and the dashboard shows how many come back thanks to it.
- Rewards redeemed
- If nobody redeems, the reward is too far away or not appealing.
How many stamps to ask for, by how often they come
| If your customer comes… | Recommended stamps | Fills the card in |
|---|---|---|
| Almost daily (coffee, bread) | 10 | 2 or 3 weeks |
| Once a week (lunch, grocer) | 8 | About 2 months |
| Every 3 or 4 weeks (salon, barber) | 6-8 | 5 or 6 months |
| Every few months (optician, vet) | 4 or 5 | About a year |
The rule: a regular should reach the reward within a time they can picture.
Common mistakes
- Asking for too many stampsIf the reward takes longer than a customer can picture, they stop counting. Match the card to how often they really come.
- Not looking at the dataThe card tells you who has left. If nobody checks, you miss the chance to win them back.
- Forgetting new customersA free stamp on joining means the card doesn't start empty, and the first reward feels closer.
Automated emails that bring them back.
Your customers already walk in; the challenge is getting them back. These four emails go out on their own.
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The day they join
UnsubscribeWelcome aboard
Here's your first stamp, on us. See you soon!
See my card -
When they fill the card
UnsubscribeYou can redeem it now!
With your last purchase you filled your card. Your free coffee is waiting.
See my card -
On their birthday
UnsubscribeHappy birthday, Laura!
Here's a free stamp for your birthday. Enjoy your day!
See my card -
When they haven't been in for a while
UnsubscribeWe miss you, Pablo
It's been a while! You're 3 stamps away from your next free cut.
See my card
And more Google reviews, without asking yourself
Apego asks your customers for a review at their best moment, the day after they redeem a reward.
Your QR code, ready for the counter.
A poster to ask for Google reviews or to get your customers to sign up. Show it from your phone, or print it and put it on the counter.
Made for businesses like yours.
Pick yours and see how it would work.
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Try everything free for 30 days, no card needed. Then choose the plan that fits your business.
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Basic
To get started with your stamp card.
$18 / month $180 / year + tax
Start free- Up to 750 customers
- 2 users for your team
- Unlimited sales and redemptions
- Every feature: automatic emails, stats, team and export
- Customer card and sign-up QR
- Email support
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Pro
RecommendedFor businesses with several locations or ready to grow.
$49 / month $490 / year + tax
Start free- Everything in Basic
- Up to 5,000 customers
- Up to 10 users for your team
- Priority support
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Custom
For chains and businesses with special needs.
Let's talk Priced to what you need
Talk to us- Everything in Pro
- Limits adapted to your business
- Priority support and personal advice on your strategy
- Point-of-sale integration
- Custom website or app development
- 30-day free trial, no card
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No lock-in: cancel anytime
Prices exclude tax. VAT or other applicable taxes are added at checkout based on your country.
What is a punch card?
It's the card your business marks with every visit or purchase; once it's full, the customer gets a reward. With Apego it's digital: your customer carries it on their phone and you add the stamp in seconds at the till.
How many stamps should a punch card have?
Between 6 and 10 is usual. If customers come every week, 10 stamps work well; if they come once a month, 6 is better, so the reward doesn't feel out of reach. You can change it anytime.
Can I give a reward before the card is full?
Yes. Add a mid-card reward, for example halfway through, and customers get one more reason to come back sooner.
What about the paper cards I've already handed out?
Move customers to the digital card when they next visit: they join with your QR and, from their profile, you add the stamps they already had. Nobody loses what they've collected.
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. They scan your QR and their stamp card opens in their phone's browser. If they want, they can add it to their home screen with one tap.
What if a customer doesn't have a smartphone?
No problem. They just tell you their phone number at the counter and you add the stamp. They never need to open the website.
How much does it cost?
You start with a 30-day free trial, no card needed. After that, Basic is $18 a month and Pro is $49 a month, plus tax. Pay yearly and get 2 months free. Cancel anytime.
I bought Apego and I'm not convinced. Can I get a refund?
Yes. If it's not for you, we refund your money within the first 30 calendar days.
Start your digital punch card today.
Try it free for 30 days, no card needed. Need a point-of-sale integration or your own app? Tell us.