Compare
Loyalty options for Australian cafés, side by side.
Every option here has its place. This is an honest look at how paper punch cards, phone wallet passes, Square Loyalty and STASHD compare for a busy local venue.
| Paper punch card | Wallet pass (Apple or Google) | Square Loyalty | STASHD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What the customer does | Carries a card and gets it stamped | Adds a pass to their phone wallet, then shows or scans it | Gives their phone number at the till | Taps their phone on a puck (or is added to the sale on Square or Shopify) |
| App needed for customers | No | Uses the wallet built into the phone | No | No. Opens in the browser; an optional app is available |
| Works with any till | Yes | Depends on the provider | Square only | Yes, with extra features for Square and Shopify |
| Points for every dollar spent | No | Depends on the provider | Yes | Yes, with Square or Shopify |
| Rewards taken off at the till | Staff do it by hand | Depends on the provider | Yes | Yes, with Square Silent Mode |
| Collectables and surprise rewards | No | No | No | Yes, mystery packs with cards designed for your venue |
| Prepaid coffee packs | Sometimes, on a separate card | Depends on the provider | Not as part of loyalty | Yes, in store or online |
| Easy to lose or forget | Very | Rarely | Rarely | Rarely. The card is saved to their mobile number |
Which one is right for you?
If you're just starting out and want zero setup, a paper card is a perfectly good first step.
If you're on Square and only want points off the bill, Square Loyalty does that job well, and STASHD's Silent Mode works the same way while adding more when you want it.
If you want customers to join with a single tap and no app, to see who your regulars are, and to add a bit of fun with collectables and prepaid packs, that is what STASHD was made for.
Common questions
Is STASHD an Apple Wallet loyalty card?
No. STASHD isn't an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass. The card lives on the web, so it works the same on any iPhone or Android and there's nothing to add or install.
Why not just use a paper punch card?
Paper is simple and friendly, and it's where most cafés start. It just gets lost, it's easy to fake, and it can't tell you who your regulars are or bring back someone you haven't seen in a while. STASHD keeps the simplicity and fixes those bits.
Can I use STASHD instead of Square Loyalty?
Yes. Connect Square, choose Silent Mode for rewards at the till, and bring your Square Loyalty members across with their points.
Ready when you are.
30 days free, then A$30 a month. Free starter kit included.