Configuring Rewards

Set up rewards for completed stamp cards

Rewards are what motivate customers to complete their stamp cards. Choose between automatic points credits or physical rewards, or combine both for maximum impact.

Reward Types

Points Rewards

Automatically credit loyalty points to customers when they complete their stamp card.

How it works:

  1. Customer collects final stamp

  2. System detects completion

  3. Points are instantly credited to linked loyalty card

  4. Customer receives notification

  5. Stamp card resets for reuse

Best for:

Example: Complete 10 stamps, receive 1,000 bonus points automatically.

Physical Rewards

Offer tangible items that customers claim in person at your location.

How it works:

  1. Customer collects final stamp

  2. "Collect Reward" button appears

  3. Customer visits your location

  4. Customer shows reward QR code

  5. Staff scans code and gives reward

  6. Stamp card resets for reuse

Best for:

Example: Complete 10 stamps, get a free large coffee.

Mixed Rewards

Combine both points and physical rewards for double incentive.

How it works:

  1. Customer completes stamp card

  2. Points are auto-credited

  3. Customer also receives "Collect Reward" button

  4. Customer visits to claim physical item

  5. Gets both benefits

Best for:

Example: Complete 15 stamps, receive 1,500 points + free premium item.

Configuring Points Rewards

Setting Point Values

Field: Reward Points Range: 1-1,000,000

Determine how many points to award upon completion.

Calculation method:

Based on stamps required:

Based on average purchase: If customers spend $5 per stamp:

Recommendations:

Example: 10-stamp card with 1,500 points = 150 points per stamp.

Selecting Linked Loyalty Card

Field: Reward Card Required: Yes (for points rewards)

Choose which loyalty card receives the points.

Options:

Typical setup:

Multiple loyalty cards: If you have multiple loyalty cards:

Auto-Credit Behavior

When a customer completes a stamp card with points rewards:

Immediate actions:

  1. Points transaction created on loyalty card

  2. Points added to customer balance

  3. Transaction logged with source: "Stamp card completion"

  4. Email notification sent to customer

  5. Stamp card current stamps reset to 0

  6. Customer can immediately start collecting again

Transaction details:

No staff action required — Everything happens automatically.

Configuring Physical Rewards

Reward Description

Field: Reward Title Required: Recommended Character limit: 255

Name the physical reward clearly.

Examples:

Tips:

Field: Reward Description Required: Recommended Character limit: 1,000

Provide detailed information about the reward.

Example: "Enjoy any large coffee of your choice, including all specialty drinks, seasonal favorites, and premium add-ons. Valid for one-time use. Cannot be combined with other offers."

Include:

Claim Requirements

Requires Physical Claim Default: Checked (for physical rewards)

Checked: Customer must show reward QR code to staff
Unchecked: Reward is informational only

Always check this for physical rewards that require staff fulfillment.

Requires Staff for Reward Default: Checked

Checked: Only staff can process the redemption
Unchecked: Customer can self-redeem (future feature)

Keep checked for now—all physical rewards require staff confirmation.

Fulfillment Process

When a customer claims a physical reward:

Customer side:

  1. Opens completed stamp card

  2. Taps "Collect Reward"

  3. Shows reward QR code to staff

Staff side:

  1. Scans customer's reward QR code

  2. Sees reward details on screen

  3. Retrieves physical item

  4. Confirms reward given

  5. Clicks "Confirm Reward Claimed"

System actions:

  1. Pending rewards decremented

  2. Stamp card reset to 0

  3. Redemption transaction logged

  4. Customer receives confirmation

Reward Value Guidelines

Determining Reward Value

Calculate the value of stamps collected to set appropriate rewards:

Example calculation:

Reward value recommendations:

Standard practice: 10-15% return on total spend.

Points Reward Values

If your loyalty program uses 100 points = Rs 1:

Example:

Adjust based on:

Physical Reward Values

Free product: Use your actual cost, not retail price.

Example:

This creates high perceived value at low actual cost.

Discount rewards: Percentage discounts on next purchase.

Example:

Combining Rewards with Other Features

Stamp Cards + Loyalty Cards

Scenario: Customer has both programs

Stamp card completion:

Example flow:

  1. Customer completes 10-stamp card

  2. Receives 1,000 bonus points

  3. Points push customer to next tier

  4. Customer now earns 1.5× on future purchases

  5. Compound benefits increase engagement

Multiple Stamp Cards

Offer different stamp cards with different rewards:

Coffee Card:

Pastry Card:

VIP Card:

Customers can participate in all simultaneously.

Reward Best Practices

Make Rewards Desirable

Offer what customers want:

Popular reward types:

Keep Rewards Achievable

Balance effort and reward:

Sweet spot:

Communicate Value Clearly

In reward descriptions:

Example: "Free Large Premium Coffee (normally Rs 6.50) - Choose any specialty drink including seasonal favorites and premium add-ons!"

Test and Iterate

Monitor metrics:

Adjust if needed:

Troubleshooting Reward Configuration

"Reward card not found"

Cause: Selected loyalty card was deleted Solution: Choose an active loyalty card from the dropdown

"Points must be greater than zero"

Cause: Entered 0 or negative points
Solution: Enter a positive point value (minimum 1)

"Cannot change reward type after redemptions"

Cause: Customers have already redeemed rewards
Solution: Create a new stamp card program instead of editing

"Reward not being credited"

Possible causes:

Solution: Verify loyalty card status and customer enrollment