How to earn stamps with your purchases using QR codes
Earning stamps is quick and easy. Show your QR code at checkout, and staff will add stamps to your card in seconds. No apps to open, no codes to type—just scan and collect.
Every time you make a qualifying purchase, you can earn stamps:
Complete your purchase at the register
Open your stamp card in your account
Tap "Show QR Code"
Staff scans your code
Stamp is added instantly
Your progress updates automatically
The entire process takes less than 5 seconds.
From My Cards:
Log into your account
Click My Cards in the header navigation
Tap the stamp card you're collecting for
Tap the "Show QR Code" button
A large QR code appears on your screen
Hold your phone screen toward the staff member's scanner. The QR code should be:
Bright enough — Turn up your screen brightness if needed
Steady — Hold your phone still while scanning
Unobstructed — Remove any screen protectors that might interfere
Full screen — The QR code modal fills your screen for easy scanning
Staff will scan the code with their tablet or phone. You'll see a success message when the stamp is added.
QR codes are valid for 10 minutes after generation. If you opened your code earlier and it's been a while:
Close the QR code modal
Tap "Show QR Code" again
A fresh code generates instantly
This security measure ensures codes can't be reused or shared.
Stamps are added immediately after staff scans your code. You'll see:
Success confirmation on your screen
Updated progress (e.g., "6 of 10 stamps")
Visual update with the new stamp filled in
Milestone messages if you've reached 25%, 50%, or 75% completion
If your card is now complete, you'll see a "Reward Ready!" celebration message.
Not all purchases automatically earn stamps. Check the program requirements:
If the program has a minimum purchase requirement, your transaction must meet or exceed that amount.
Example: Program requires $5 minimum
Purchase $7 → ✅ Earns stamp
Purchase $3 → ❌ Doesn't qualify
The minimum amount is shown in the program rules tab.
Most programs award 1 stamp per purchase. Some allow multiple stamps for larger purchases.
Example: Program allows up to 3 stamps per transaction
Purchase $50 (minimum $10) → Could earn 3 stamps
Purchase $8 (minimum $10) → Doesn't qualify
Staff will see how many stamps you're eligible for when they scan your code.
Some programs limit stamps per day to prevent abuse.
Example: Maximum 3 stamps per day
First purchase today → ✅ Earns stamp
Second purchase → ✅ Earns stamp
Third purchase → ✅ Earns stamp
Fourth purchase → ❌ Daily limit reached
Limits reset at midnight in the business's timezone. You can earn more stamps tomorrow.
If you forget your phone or it's not working, you can still earn stamps:
Provide your identifier:
Email address
Phone number
Membership ID
Staff can manually look up your account and add stamps without scanning a QR code.
Note: This takes slightly longer than QR scanning, but ensures you never miss earning stamps.
Some programs allow earning multiple stamps in a single transaction:
Bulk purchases: If you buy multiple qualifying items, you might earn multiple stamps at once (up to the program's maximum per transaction).
Example: Coffee shop allows 1 stamp per coffee, max 3 per transaction
Buy 1 coffee → 1 stamp
Buy 3 coffees → 3 stamps
Buy 5 coffees → 3 stamps (capped at maximum)
The program rules specify if multiple stamps are allowed.
Before checkout, you can verify if you'll earn a stamp:
Review the program requirements in the Rules tab
Check if your purchase meets the minimum amount
Confirm you haven't reached daily limits
Ensure the program is still active (not expired)
Staff will also see eligibility status when they scan your code. If you don't qualify, they'll explain why.
After each stamp is added:
Your stamp card updates:
Progress bar advances
New stamp appears filled in the grid
Current count increases (e.g., 7 → 8)
You might receive notifications:
Milestone achievements (50% complete!)
Completion celebrations (Card complete!)
Reward ready alerts
Transaction is recorded:
Date and time logged
Stamp count before and after
Purchase amount (internal only)
You can view your complete stamp history in the History tab.
As you progress toward completion, you'll see encouraging messages:
25% complete — "Great start! Keep collecting!"
50% complete — "Halfway there!"
75% complete — "Almost there! Just a few more stamps!"
100% complete — "Reward Ready! Congratulations!"
These milestones keep you motivated and engaged with the program.
Try these solutions:
Increase screen brightness
Hold phone steady
Remove screen protector if it's damaged
Close and reopen the QR code for a fresh one
Provide your identifier manually instead
Possible reasons:
Purchase didn't meet minimum amount
Daily limit already reached
Program has expired
Technical issue during scanning
Ask staff to check the error message. They can see why the stamp wasn't added and help resolve the issue.
If you have multiple stamp cards from the same business, make sure you're showing the correct QR code. Each stamp card has its own unique code.
To fix:
Open the correct stamp card
Show the right QR code
Ask staff to add the stamp to the correct program
Open your QR code before reaching the register — Have it ready when it's your turn to pay.
Mention the stamp card program — Let staff know you're collecting stamps so they remember to scan.
Check your progress after each visit — Verify stamps were added correctly.
Watch for expiration dates — Complete cards before programs end.
Ask questions — Staff can explain program requirements if you're unsure.