Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Loyalty Cards Built for Bars & Pubs
Your regulars are your revenue. A loyalty card rewards the locals who choose your bar every week — and gives occasional visitors a reason to make you their regular.
“A huge plus for our customer loyalty. Super easy and really quick to set up. Our customers are delighted because they’re looking forward to their upcoming rewards, and we get talking. […]”
Translated from German · Show original
Eine absolute Bereicherung für unsere Kundenbindung. Mega einfach und super schnell in der Umsetzung. Unsere Kunden sind begeistert, denn sie freuen sich auf den nähernden Boni und wir kommen ins Gespräch. Weg vom der Pappstempelkarte!
5.0 App Store4.8 Google Play4.6 Trustpilot
Key Takeaway:
Bars and pubs thrive on regulars. A digital loyalty card rewards weekly visits, boosts midweek attendance, and gives your locals a tangible reason to keep coming back. Pro adds Apple & Google Wallet passes.
In short
The best loyalty programme for bars and pubs is a digital stamp card that rewards visits, not individual drinks. One stamp per visit keeps it simple for staff and fair for customers. For locals who come in about once a week, 6 visits with a small free extra at the 2nd keeps the reward within about six weeks; in FaveCard's completion study of 159 active cards with at least 15 customer cycles (January to May 2026), cards that took 8 to 16 weeks were finished 4.0% of the time. FaveCard's free digital stamp card turns casual drinkers into loyal locals.
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5-6 wk
the reward window that keeps weekly regulars completing. Past about 8 weeks, completion collapses
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5-6
stamps suits a weekly pub rhythm, keeping the reward in reach
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0 apps
for customers to download. The card lives in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet
FaveCard
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2 sec
to scan and add a stamp at the bar
FaveCard
Common Challenges, and How to Solve Them
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Midweek is dead
Weekends are busy but Tuesday through Thursday the bar is half-empty. You need a reason for regulars to come on quiet nights.
Solution: Give an extra stamp on midweek visits. Customers learn that Tuesday at your bar means faster progress toward a free round.
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Occasional visitors don't come back
Someone has a great night at your bar but defaults back to their usual pub next weekend. No hook to bring them back.
Solution: A loyalty card gives them a reason to return. After 2-3 visits with stamps, they've started a streak they want to continue.
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No way to reward your locals
Your best regulars have been coming for years, spending thousands, but get the same experience as a tourist walking in off the street.
Solution: Stamp cards make loyalty visible. A free bar snack on the 2nd visit and a free drink on the 6th give tangible recognition for their support.
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Paper cards don't suit the bar
Paper cards get wet, torn, or left in jacket pockets. Nobody wants to carry a punch card on a night out.
Solution: A digital card on their phone works perfectly. No paper to lose, no wallet to dig through. Pro adds Apple & Google Wallet passes.
How It Works
3 simple steps to launch your loyalty programme
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Design your bar loyalty card
Choose your colours, upload your logo, pick a stamp icon (pint glass, cocktail, beer mug), and set your rewards, like 'A free bar snack on your 2nd visit, a free drink on your 6th'.
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Show the QR code at the bar
Print your QR code and place it on the bar top, on table tents, or near the taps. Customers scan once to add the card to their phone.
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Stamp per visit
One stamp per visit, not per drink. When a group arrives, scan each person's phone in seconds. Simple, social, and fair.
Features Built for Bars & Pubs
Tools designed for how your business actually works
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Digital loyalty card
Your bar card sits on customers' phones — a reminder of your pub every time they check their wallet. Pro adds Apple & Google Wallet passes.
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Per-visit stamping
One stamp per visit, not per drink. Simple for staff, fair for customers, and encourages repeat visits rather than big single tabs.
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Midweek boost
Give an extra stamp on quiet nights. Turn Tuesday into 'loyalty night' and watch midweek attendance grow.
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Self-service stamps (Business)
Place a tablet on the bar and let customers stamp themselves. No bartender needed. Between scans, the screen shows tonight's specials, events, or happy hour deals.
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Regular tracking
See who your most loyal locals are, when each one last came in, and who stopped showing up.
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Social rewards
Free round, free appetiser, VIP table — set rewards that match the social nature of bars and pubs.
Loyalty Solutions for Bars & Pubs Compared
How different loyalty approaches compare for your business type
| Solution | Type | Price | App required? | Wallet passes | Best for |
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| FaveCard | Digital stamp card | Free / Pro | No | Yes (Pro) | Independent bars and pubs wanting a simple loyalty card |
| Square Loyalty | POS-integrated points | $49/mo (Square Plus) | No | Apple Wallet | Bars already using Square POS |
| Toast Loyalty | POS-integrated points | Quote-based (Toast POS add-on) | No | No | Bars with full food service using Toast |
| Paper punch cards | Physical card | $30-50 printing | No | No | Very casual neighbourhood pubs |
Related Guides
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What Is a Digital Loyalty Card? How It Works, Step by Step
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Read more →
What Business Owners Say
- ★★★★★
“Easy for customers to register! No more paper loyalty cards that got flooded 😂 No app required. Card turnout was beautiful. Everybody loved it.”
Café, AustraliaTrustpilot · Apr 16, 2026 - ★★★★★
“Great interface, very user-friendly and easy to use for both customers and our team. The pricing is also excellent for a small business like our cafe. We really enjoy using this app!”
Café, GermanyTrustpilot · Jun 11, 2026
A selection of reviews by business owners. Translations are labelled; “[…]” marks a cut. Read them all: Trustpilot · App Store · Google Play
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about loyalty programmes for bars & pubs
Should I stamp per visit or per drink?
Per visit works best for bars. It's simpler for staff, fairer for customers, and encourages repeat visits rather than just bigger tabs. One visit, one stamp, regardless of how many drinks they order.
What rewards work best for bars and pubs?
For locals who come in weekly, a free drink on the 6th visit, with a small free extra such as a bar snack on the 2nd. You can also offer a free appetiser or a reserved table. Free rewards feel more generous than discounts. Keep rewards social — bars are about the experience.
How do I boost midweek attendance?
Give an extra stamp on quiet nights (Tuesday, Wednesday). Promote 'loyalty night' on social media. Customers learn that midweek visits earn rewards faster, creating a habit of coming on off-peak nights.
Won't giving away free drinks cut into my margins?
A free pint on the 6th visit costs you one drink but rewards 5 paid visits that might not have happened. The maths works heavily in your favour — especially if those visits are on quiet midweek nights when your fixed costs are the same whether the bar is full or empty.
Can I use this for a cocktail bar or wine bar?
Yes. FaveCard works for any type of bar — pubs, cocktail bars, wine bars, taprooms, beer gardens. The stamp card format is flexible enough for any drink-focused business.
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