Digital vs paper punch card: costs and differences
Compare paper and digital stamp cards: printing, lost cards, fraud, customer data and what each one really costs a small business.
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The hidden costs of paper
Beyond printing, paper cards cost you the visits of customers who lose them or leave them at home, the rewards given for stamps copied with a similar stamp, and the time spent stamping during rush hours.
What changes with a digital card
The card lives on the phone, so customers always carry it. Only your team can add stamps from the scanner, and every operation is recorded.
Above all, you learn who your regulars are: how often they visit, what they redeem and who stopped coming.
How to switch without losing customers
Announce the change at the counter, give bonus stamps to customers who bring their paper card, and keep honoring paper cards for a few weeks. Most customers switch on their next visit.
Practical checklist
- Estimate what lost and faked cards cost you
- Set up the digital card with the same reward
- Give bonus stamps for paper cards
- Set a date to stop accepting paper
Frequently asked questions
How much does a digital stamp card cost?
With Trivu, from $9.99 a month, with a 14-day free trial and no card required.
Can older customers use it?
Yes. They only scan a QR once to sign up; after that, your team scans their card.
Create your digital loyalty card today.
Stamps or points in Google Wallet, a QR poster for your counter and a scanner for your team. Free for 14 days, no card needed.
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