Digital loyalty cards for Irish shops
A digital loyalty card for a café or salon in Ireland can sit in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, in the provider's own app, or in the web browser, depending on the provider. stampcards.eu puts it in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet with no app for your customers, your staff stamp in the browser, and it is free for up to 30 active cards. Prices are in euro.
The providers side by side
| Feature | stampcards.eu | SQUID | Tappit | Loopy Loyalty | Stamp Me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | Standard: €9.00 per month or €84.00 per year, billed annually in advance. Price per location. No VAT charged. | Digital Loyalty: €15 a month for up to 50 active customers, up to €95 for 1,001+ | €29.99 a month on a 12-month subscription | Starter: $25 a month or $250 a year, 1 location, unlimited customers | Lite: €29 a month, single location |
| Free to use long term | Free: Up to 30 active cards. | Not stated | No, 30-day money-back guarantee | No, 15-day free trial | No, 30-day free trial |
| Card in Apple Wallet | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | No, only the member code |
| Card in Google Wallet | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Yes | No, only the member code |
| Customers need an app | No | Yes, the SQUID app | No, the card works in the web browser | No | Yes, the Stamp Me app |
| Staff stamp in the browser | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Scanning in the Stamper app; stamps can also be given remotely from the Customers page | Manual stamps by an admin in the web-based Loyalty Portal; scanning in the Stamp Business app |
| Push messages to customers | Yes, on the Standard plan | Yes, through the SQUID app | Yes, email and push notifications | Yes, unlimited push messages | Yes, through the Stamp Me app |
| Where data is stored (per provider) | Servers in Germany | Not stated | Not stated | United States | Not stated |
As of 30/10/2026. Information from the providers' websites, without guarantee. Spotted a mistake? Please email hello@stampcards.eu. Prices as shown on each provider's website, often excluding VAT. No VAT is charged under the small business scheme (§ 19 German VAT Act).
Who each one suits
- stampcards.eu: For small shops that want to start free with up to 30 active cards and stamp in the browser on the phone they already have, with no app for staff or customers.
- SQUID: For shops that want customers to tap an NFC tag at the counter and collect stamps in the SQUID app, priced by active customers.
- Tappit: For shops that want an Irish provider with a browser-based card and an NFC Loyalty Station at the counter.
- Loopy Loyalty: For shops that want a wallet card with unlimited customers at one location and scan with the Stamper app on iOS or Android.
- Stamp Me: For shops whose customers are happy to use the Stamp Me app, with unlimited staff users at one location.
Common questions
Do my customers need an app?
Not with us. The card sits in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, which are already on their phone. They scan the QR stand at the counter and add the card with one tap, with no download and no sign-up.
Do I need special hardware at the counter?
No. Your staff stamp with a phone or tablet you already have, in the browser. You print the QR stand yourself.
Are your prices in euro?
Yes. Prices are in euro and no VAT is charged under the small business scheme.
Where is the data stored?
On servers in Germany, inside the EU. What a card stores about your customers is set out in the privacy policy.
What it costs
The Free plan costs €0 and covers up to 30 active cards. The Standard plan costs €9.00 per month or €84.00 per year, billed annually in advance, with no card limit and with messages to your customers. No setup fee.
Sources
- SQUID
- Cheapest paid plan, Push messages to customers: https://squidloyalty.ie/pricing (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Customers need an app: https://intercom.help/squid/en/articles/8255719-how-squid-works (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Tappit
- Cheapest paid plan, Free to use long term, Push messages to customers: https://tappit.ie/product/tappit-smartstamps/ (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Customers need an app: https://tappit.ie/faqs/ (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Loopy Loyalty
- Cheapest paid plan, Free to use long term, Card in Apple Wallet, Card in Google Wallet, Push messages to customers: https://www.loopyloyalty.com/pricing (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Customers need an app: https://loopyloyalty.com/features/stamper-app/ (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Staff stamp in the browser: https://docs.loopyloyalty.com/en/articles/985755-how-to-give-stamps-rewards-remotely (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Where data is stored (per provider): https://loopyloyalty.com/legal/dpa/ (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Stamp Me
- Cheapest paid plan, Free to use long term, Push messages to customers: https://www.stampme.com/punch-card-app/pricing-plans/ (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Card in Apple Wallet, Card in Google Wallet, Customers need an app: https://www.stampme.com/blog/does-stamp-me-work-with-apple-google-wallet (checked on 30/10/2026)
- Staff stamp in the browser: https://help.stampme.com/en/articles/6160840-how-to-issue-stamps-from-the-merchant-console (checked on 30/10/2026)