Membber vs Epos Now Loyalty
Norwich UK EPoS with loyalty via Loyalzoo integration. 63K-90K businesses. POS from £225 one-time, loyalty from ~£10/mo.
Quick Verdict
Membber is better if...
Any business that wants maximum customer adoption, no app, no signup, just tap and go
Epos Now Loyalty is better if...
Epos Now merchants wanting add-on loyalty via Loyalzoo integration
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Membber | Epos Now Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Engagement | ||
| NFC Tap-to-Stamp | NFC — impossible to clone, unlike standard NFC | No |
| NFC Anti-Fraud | Bank-grade cryptographic verification on every tap | No |
| QR Code Stamps | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Beacon | No | No |
| Capacitive Touch Device | No | No |
| WiFi Captive Portal | No | No |
| Customer Experience | ||
| App Download Required | No | No |
| Apple Wallet Passes | Native passes with geofencing — auto-appears near the store | No |
| Google Wallet Passes | Native Android passes with stamp cards, vouchers, remote updates, and wallet callbacks | No |
| Account Creation Required | No | No |
| Personal Info Required | No | No |
| Push Notifications | Via Apple Wallet passes and location triggers | No |
| POS Integration | ||
| Square POS | Fully automatic card-linked stamping | No |
| Stripe POS | Planned | No |
| Clover POS | Planned | No |
| Lightspeed POS | Planned | No |
| Toast POS | No | No |
| Dojo | Planned | No |
| SumUp | Planned | No |
| Epos Now | No | IS the POS |
| Other POS Systems | Planned | No |
| Card-Linked Auto-Stamp | Pay with the same card and stamps land automatically | No |
| E-Commerce | ||
| Shopify Integration | Planned | No |
| WooCommerce Integration | Planned | No |
| Security | ||
| Anti-Fraud Measures | NFC anti-fraud + rate limiting + device fingerprinting | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | No |
| Marketing | ||
| Email Campaigns | Campaign and journey infrastructure exists; deliverability and consent hardening remain before broad rollout | No |
| SMS Campaigns | No | No |
| Automated Marketing | Journey engine and scheduled campaign processing exist; needs production hardening | No |
| Referral Program | Planned | No |
| Cross-Merchant Network | No | No |
| Business Features | ||
| Multi-Location Support | Store switching and multi-site foundations exist; polished multi-location operations remain a priority | No |
| White Label / Branded | Branding is deep across cards and apps; full white-label audit still required | No |
| Developer API | Planned | No |
| Analytics Dashboard | See who visits, how often, and who stopped coming back | No |
Pricing Comparison
Membber
Unlimited customers, per-location pricing, 3 staff cards, Membber branding, no POS integration. No per-stamp charges, no contracts, a 1.5% platform fee on top of Stripe, no monthly cap. Hardware sold separately.
Epos Now Loyalty
Setup: £225.00 one-time. POS from £225 one-time, loyalty from ~£10/mo
First Year Total Cost (cheapest plan)
£468.00
Membber
£345.00
Epos Now Loyalty
Epos Now Loyalty entry price is lower, but Membber is flat-rate with no per-user fees, anti-fraud NFC, Apple Wallet, and zero app downloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Membber really better than Epos Now Loyalty?
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Membber offers unique advantages like NFC anti-fraud NFC, zero app downloads via PWA/App Clip, and Square POS integration. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs.
Can I switch from Epos Now Loyalty to Membber?
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Yes. Membber is designed for quick setup -you can be running in under 30 minutes. Your customers don't need to download anything; they just tap the NFC tag on their next visit. There's no complex data migration needed since Membber starts fresh with your customers.
What does Epos Now Loyalty do that Membber doesn't?
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Epos Now Loyalty has been in the market longer and may have some features Membber is still building. Check the feature comparison table above for a detailed breakdown.
The research is clear: retailers with poorly-implemented loyalty programmes grew at just 2.28% — while those with no programme at all grew at 4.26%. McKinsey
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