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Sign up, add your branding and set the stamp and reward rules that fit your business.
OHLOYAL GUIDE · SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 EDITION
Digital stamp cards that keep customers coming back.
Paper punch cards are familiar. Digital stamp and punch cards make them easier to carry, share and manage. Learn how businesses can reward repeat visits with branded cards in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
No separate customer app · Branded cards · Flexible ways to reward
Since 2016Digital loyalty experience
15 millionCards issued, company-reported
WorldwideUsed across industries and countries
THE BASICS
What is a digital stamp card?
A digital stamp card (also called a digital punch card) records eligible visits or purchases on a customer's phone. Instead of collecting ink stamps or punches on paper, customers build progress toward a reward using a digital card.
For example, a café might offer a complimentary drink after a set number of qualifying purchases. A salon could reward repeat appointments. The business sets the terms, while customers can check their progress without searching for a paper card.
Key distinction: A stamp card generally tracks repeat actions. Points programs can track a more flexible balance; membership cards can identify members or provide ongoing benefits. ohloyal supports all three.
HOW IT WORKS
From paper punches to digital rewards
ohloyal helps businesses launch a branded digital stamp card in three straightforward steps.
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Share
Display a QR code, send a link or offer a supported NFC tap-to-add experience. Customers save their card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
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Reward
Staff can scan cards using the ohloyal business app. Supported NFC self-tap, online rewarding and API integrations provide other ways to add rewards.
WHY GO DIGITAL?
Keep the familiar reward. Lose the paper.
Paper punch cards can be lost, damaged or forgotten. Wallet-based cards are convenient for customers who already carry their phones and can help businesses deliver a consistent branded experience.
Digital tools also open the door to customer relationship management, messaging and analytics where supported. A well-designed loyalty program still needs clear terms, valuable rewards and good service: the technology supports those fundamentals rather than replacing them.
✓No separate customer appSave to compatible Apple Wallet or Google Wallet
✓Branded to your businessLogo, colors and reward experience
✓More than one way to rewardStaff scanning, NFC self-tap, online tools and API options
NFC SELF-TAP
Let customers collect stamps with a tap
With ohloyal's NFC self-tap option, a business can configure a low-cost NFC tag and let customers tap using a supported iPhone or Android phone. Businesses can apply controls, limits or disable self-tap to suit their program.
At the counter
A café or takeaway can place a branded NFC tag where customers collect eligible stamps. The business controls the reward rules.
With staff or automation
Self-tap is optional. Teams can use the ohloyal app to scan and reward, reward online, or connect more advanced workflows using the API.
REAL-WORLD IDEAS
Digital stamp card ideas for different industries
Cafés & coffee shops
Reward qualifying drink purchases or visits with stamps.
Salons & barbers
Recognize repeat appointments and regular clients.
Restaurants & takeaways
Encourage repeat orders with clearly defined rewards.
Retail & boutiques
Offer repeat-purchase rewards or membership benefits.
Beauty & wellness
Build loyalty around eligible treatments or visits.
Multi-location businesses
Explore consistent branded programs and more advanced integrations.
COMPARE THE OPTIONS
Paper punch cards vs digital stamp cards
| Consideration | Paper punch card | Wallet-based digital card |
|---|---|---|
| Customer access | Must carry the physical card | Stored on a compatible phone |
| Branding | Printed design | Digital branding and card customization |
| Adding rewards | Manual stamp or punch | Scanning, supported self-tap or connected tools |
| Messaging and CRM | Not built into the card | Possible with an equipped platform such as ohloyal |
| Dependencies | No phone or battery required | Compatible device and suitable setup required |
THE OHLOYAL PLATFORM
Much more than a digital punch card
ohloyal is a complete digital loyalty platform with roots dating to 2016. Beyond stamps, businesses can create points and membership cards, manage customers through CRM tools, use push messages and store-proximity features, view statistics and explore birthday rewards and automated messaging on eligible plans.
Apple Wallet cards can include up to two action buttons that connect customers to existing booking, calling, ordering, shopping or offers destinations. Advanced teams can use API integrations to connect loyalty to their workflows.
According to company-reported figures, 15 million loyalty cards have been issued through the platform. For a broader introduction, read our complete guide to digital loyalty cards.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Digital stamp card FAQs
What is a digital stamp card?
A digital stamp card records eligible visits or purchases electronically, so customers can collect stamps towards a reward without carrying a paper card.
Can I make a digital punch card for Apple Wallet?
Yes. ohloyal lets businesses create branded digital stamp or punch cards customers can save in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
Do customers need another app?
No separate customer loyalty app is needed. Customers save their card in a compatible Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
Can customers collect stamps by tapping an NFC tag?
ohloyal supports NFC self-tap rewarding on supported iPhone and Android devices, with business controls to restrict or disable it.
Can staff add stamps instead?
Yes. Staff can use the ohloyal business app to scan and reward customers. Online rewarding and API integrations are also available.
Are digital stamp cards only for coffee shops?
No. They can support visit-based rewards for salons, restaurants, barbers, retailers and businesses of many sizes.
How do I start a digital stamp card?
Sign up to ohloyal, create a branded card and reward rules, then share the enrollment link or QR code with customers.
WHY CHOOSE OHLOYAL
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.
READY TO START?
Make your loyalty card digital.
Create a branded stamp, points or membership card with ohloyal and invite customers to save it to their Wallet.