Free Loyalty Card Maker: Your Digital Punch Card in 5 Minutes
You can create a digital punch card for free in 5 minutes at stempely.com: set up an account, define a reward (e.g. “10 coffees = 1 free”), print the QR code – done. Customers scan the QR code with their phone camera and save the loyalty card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet – or use the free Stempely app. No paper cards to print, no POS integration, no credit card needed.
The idea
"Imagine you print a QR code today – and tomorrow the first customer comes back with a full card. That is exactly what Stempely is for."
Your own digital punch card in 5 minutes – no credit card, no contract, no technical skills. Just create an account, print the QR code, done.
Welcome back
Your loyalty cards
Café Sunshine
10th coffee free
Recent activity
Stamp received
Café Sunshine • Today
You still need 3 more stamps
Why most paper punch cards never work
A neighborhood bakery wanted to introduce a punch card. The print shop charged $150 for 500 cards. After three months, most of them were still sitting unstamped in a drawer – customers forgot them, lost them, or did not even know they existed.
Paper punch cards cost money, give you hardly any overview, and usually end up in the trash. The result: the loyalty program does nothing, but still costs you. A digital loyalty card solves exactly these problems – and you start without any upfront investment.
Typical problems:
- Printing costs for cards no one uses (often $100–200 per run)
- Customers forget the card at home or lose it
- No overview of how many customers actively take part or come back
- No way to inform customers about offers or promotions
- Forgery protection is basically zero – stamps are easy to fake
Benefits for Start for free
Step 1: Create an account (1 minute)
Register for free at stempely.com – no credit card, no contract. Just name, email and password. You land straight in your dashboard.
Step 2: Set up the loyalty card (2 minutes)
Set the number of stamps (tip: 10 is standard, see “How many stamps for a reward?”), define a reward (e.g. “10 coffees = 1 free”) and upload your logo. Fully configured.
Step 3: Print the QR code (1 minute)
Stempely automatically generates your personal QR code as a PDF. Print it as a small sign or table tent, laminate it, place it next to the register – done. Optionally, you can also order NFC cards.
Step 4: Let customers collect stamps (1 minute for the first customer)
Customers scan your QR code (or tap the NFC card) with their phone and save the loyalty card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet – no app needed. Or they use the free Stempely app, which adds push notifications. You pick the channel in your dashboard. No account, no sign-up – ready to use immediately.
Choose Your Plan
All features free for up to 25 customers. Then Premium.
Stempely
- Up to 25 customers
- Digital loyalty card
- QR code scanner
- Contactless stamps (NFC)
- Send offers & reminders
- Statistics
- QR code with logo
- Customer list
- More visibility with web
- Priority support
Franchise
- Everything in Premium
- Multiple locations
- Custom terms
- Dedicated account manager
All prices incl. VAT.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stempely really free?
Yes, Stempely is free for up to 25 customers – with every feature, no expiry date and no hidden costs. You can start right away and create loyalty cards for your business. From your 26th customer you need Premium for $14.99/month, which gives you unlimited customers and multiple locations. You can find the details on the pricing page.
What do I need to get started?
Just a computer or a smartphone with internet access. You create an account, set up your loyalty card and print the QR code. No POS integration, no hardware, no installation. If you like, you can also order NFC cards – but that is not necessary.
How long does setup take?
In our experience 5 minutes – from the first click to the finished QR code. You do not have to install or configure anything. Just create an account, set up the loyalty card, print the QR code.
Do my customers have to install an app?
No. Customers simply scan the QR code with their phone camera and save the loyalty card straight to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet – no download, no login, no entering data. Alternatively, there is the free Stempely app: it works offline and comes with push notifications about your promotions. You decide in the dashboard which option your customers use.
Does this work for any kind of business?
Yes, Stempely works for cafés, bakeries, hair salons, restaurants, gyms, florists, ice cream shops, delis, pizza places, nail salons and any other kind of small business. You decide yourself how many stamps are needed for which reward.
What happens when I have more than 25 customers?
Then you switch to Premium ($14.99/month). That gives you unlimited customers and multiple locations – every other feature is already in the free plan. Your existing customers keep their stamps. No contract – cancel monthly.
How many stamps should a card have?
Most businesses use 10 stamps – it is achievable and motivating. For higher-priced services (hair salon, tattoo), 5–8 is common. You can find a detailed recommendation per industry on our page “How many stamps for a reward?”.
Which reward should I offer?
Ideally a product from your own range (e.g. “1 free coffee”, “1 free pastry”, “10% off your next purchase”). Rewards related to your business work better than gift cards. More examples in our guide “Loyalty card rewards: ideas”.
Is a digital punch card privacy-compliant?
Yes. Stempely is built for GDPR and US privacy laws like the CCPA: it only processes the most essential data (an anonymous customer ID) and data is hosted in the EU. For details see “Digital loyalty cards & privacy”.
What is the difference compared to paper punch cards?
Paper costs $100–200 per run, gets lost and gives you no data. Digital is free to start, cannot be lost (it lives on the phone) and you see exactly how many regulars you have. A direct comparison on “Digital vs. paper punch card”.
Can I use the loyalty card for several branches?
Yes. In the Premium plan you can manage several locations – each gets its own QR code, and all customers have their cards on their phone – in Apple Wallet, Google Wallet or the Stempely app. More on this on “Multi-location loyalty program”.
Can I send push messages to customers?
Yes, that is already included in the free plan. You can push targeted promotions, return reminders or new offers. It is one of the most effective tools for bringing regulars back – see “Push notifications for small businesses”.
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