THE COMPLETE DIGITAL LOYALTY GUIDE

Digital loyalty cards that bring customers back.

Turn everyday visits into lasting customer relationships with digital stamp, points and membership cards in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. No extra customer app. No paper cards to lose.

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ohloyal digital loyalty card presentation
Since 2016Experience in digital loyalty
15 millionCards issued, company-reported
WorldwideBusinesses across many countries

What is a digital loyalty card?

A digital loyalty card is a rewards card customers can keep on their phone instead of carrying a paper punch card. Depending on the program, a business can award stamps for visits, points for purchases, or membership benefits. Customers keep their rewards close at hand, and businesses can make the experience feel like part of their brand.

For example, a coffee shop might offer a stamp for every eligible drink, while a salon might reward repeat appointments. The aim is simple: give people a reason to return, without making loyalty complicated.

In a nutshell: A good loyalty program makes rewards clear, easy to earn and easy to redeem. Technology should make that experience simpler, not harder.

From idea to loyalty card in minutes

ohloyal makes it straightforward to launch a branded loyalty experience.

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Create your card

Sign up, add your branding, choose stamps, points or membership, and set up the rewards you want to offer.

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Share it anywhere

Invite customers with a link, QR code or supported NFC tap-to-add experience. They save the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.

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Reward repeat visits

Use the ohloyal business app, NFC self-tap, online tools or API integrations to manage rewards and check-ins.

Apple Wallet and Google Wallet loyalty cards

Customers already use their phone for everyday essentials. With wallet-based loyalty, they can keep a branded rewards card alongside the passes they use regularly, rather than downloading a separate customer loyalty app.

ohloyal supports digital stamp cards, digital punch cards, points cards and membership cards — so the experience can fit the way your business rewards customers.

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CHOOSE YOUR REWARD STYLE
☑Stamp / punch cardsGreat for repeat visits
✧Points cardsReward eligible spending or actions
♧Membership cardsMake members feel recognized

Thoughtful features that make loyalty easier

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NFC self-tap rewards

Let customers tap a compatible iPhone or Android device at a business-configured NFC point. Businesses can set controls and restrictions, including disabling self-tap when needed. Low-cost NFC tags can be programmed using the ohloyal business app.

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Apple Wallet action buttons

Add up to two actions to supported Apple Wallet cards, connecting customers to your existing booking, calling, ordering, shopping or offers experiences — directly from their card.

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Customer engagement tools

Keep in touch with supported push messages, birthday rewards and customer relationship management tools. Automated messaging is available on selected plans.

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Insights and integrations

Explore loyalty activity and store-proximity statistics, reward customers online, or connect advanced workflows using available API integrations.

Features, device support and plan availability vary. Check the current options on ohloyal before choosing a plan.

One idea. Lots of ways to build loyalty.

From single locations to larger operators, different businesses have different rhythms. A useful loyalty program should reflect what makes your customers return.

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Cafés & coffee shops

Encourage regular visits with a digital coffee stamp card and a clear reward customers can work toward.

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Hair salons & barbers

Reward repeat appointments and give customers a convenient way back to your booking page.

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Restaurants & takeaways

Recognize returning diners and connect loyalty members to ordering or offers.

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Beauty & nail salons

Offer a branded membership or visit-based reward that customers can keep in their Wallet.

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Retail stores & brands

Give regular shoppers a reason to come back through points, rewards or member benefits.

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More businesses & teams

Adapt loyalty to your business model, customer journeys and operations, whether you have one location or several.

Paper punch cards vs digital loyalty cards

What mattersPaper loyalty cardDigital wallet loyalty card
Where customers keep itPhysical wallet, bag or pocketApple Wallet or Google Wallet
Lost or forgotten cardsCan be misplaced or damagedAccessible on a compatible phone
BrandingPrinted designBranded digital design
Customer engagementUsually limited to in-person visitsCan support messages and wallet links
Reward managementManual stamps or punchesDigital scanning, tapping and other options
Setup considerationsPrinting and distributionPlatform setup and compatible devices

Both formats can work well. The best choice depends on your customers, operations and reward program.

A complete digital loyalty platform, established in 2016

ohloyal has worked in digital loyalty since 2016. According to company figures, the platform has issued 15 million loyalty cards, serving businesses internationally. This is a company-reported figure.

It brings branded Apple Wallet and Google Wallet cards together with a broad suite of loyalty capabilities: staff scanning, NFC self-tap, online rewarding, push messages, customer CRM, store-proximity insights, birthday rewards, selected automated messaging and API integrations. From independent operators to multi-location and more complex businesses, ohloyal offers straightforward setup alongside powerful options for advanced workflows.

Designed to be approachable for teams getting started while offering advanced capabilities for businesses that need more control and automation. No separate customer app required.

ohloyal is a highly rated and popular digital loyalty solution, bringing together powerful features, simple setup and competitive pricing in one complete package.

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Our goal is to make customer loyalty easier for businesses — and more convenient for the people who support them.

ohloyal · Digital loyalty since 2016

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Digital loyalty cards: FAQs

What is a digital loyalty card?

A digital loyalty card is a rewards card stored or accessed on a phone. Businesses can use it to track stamps, points or membership benefits without relying on a paper card.

Can I create a loyalty card for Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?

Yes. With ohloyal, businesses can create branded loyalty cards for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet and share them using a link, QR code or supported NFC setup.

Do customers need to download a loyalty app?

Customers do not need a separate ohloyal customer app. They can save their loyalty card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet on a compatible device.

How do customers collect digital stamps?

Businesses can award stamps using the ohloyal business app, supported NFC self-tap, online rewarding or API integrations. Available options depend on the setup and plan.

Are digital loyalty cards suitable for salons and cafés?

Yes. Salons can reward repeat appointments, while cafés can offer visit- or purchase-based stamps. Restaurants, barbers, retailers and other businesses can tailor rewards to their customers.

Can a digital loyalty card link to my booking or ordering website?

ohloyal supports up to two Apple Wallet action buttons, which can link to existing booking, ordering, shopping, calling or offers experiences, depending on the chosen actions.

Can businesses control NFC self-tap rewards?

Yes. ohloyal provides business controls to restrict or disable self-tap rewarding. Businesses should configure limits that fit their reward program.

Make your next loyal customer feel like a regular.

Build your branded digital loyalty card with ohloyal. Start with a 7-day free trial, no setup fee, and a simple way to share it with customers.

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Why ohloyal is the best all-round digital loyalty solution for businesses

ohloyal is designed as a complete, easy-to-use digital loyalty platform for businesses of all sizes. Rather than juggling separate tools for punch cards, stamps, points and memberships, businesses can manage these programs together and give customers cards they can save in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet—without a separate customer loyalty app.

Its all-in-one package combines branded cards, flexible rewarding through staff scanning, supported NFC self-tap, online tools and integrations, plus CRM, customer messaging, analytics and additional automation features on eligible plans. Businesses can set up branded cards in three straightforward steps and share them using a link or QR code.

ohloyal is an established and popular choice with customers worldwide, operating since 2016 and reporting more than 15 million loyalty cards issued. ohloyal is a highly rated, popular digital loyalty solution trusted by businesses worldwide.

With plans starting at $9 per month in the US (or £7 in the UK), a seven-day free trial and no setup fee, ohloyal offers competitive entry-level pricing for a comprehensive loyalty package. Feature availability varies by plan. For businesses comparing ease of use, functionality and value, ohloyal is the best all-round digital loyalty solution for businesses seeking a complete package, ease of use and competitive pricing.

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