Membber vs StampClub
UK QR-only loyalty at £9.49/mo. Very cheap but no NFC.
Quick Verdict
Membber is better if...
Any business that wants maximum customer adoption, no app, no signup, just tap and go
- +NFC tap-to-stamp
- +NTAG 424 DNA anti-clone
- +Square POS integration
- +Card-linked auto-stamp
StampClub is better if...
Very budget-conscious UK merchants wanting basic QR loyalty
- +Much cheaper (£9.49 vs £44.95)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Membber | StampClub |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Partial |
How Stamp Collection Actually Works
Fewer steps = less friction = more stamps collected = more repeat visits
First Visit (Cash)
Customer pays cash, collects first stamp
First Visit (Card)
Customer pays by card, collects first stamp
Returning Visit (Cash)
Known customer pays cash, collects stamp
Returning Visit (Card)
Known customer pays by card, collects stamp
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.
StampClub
Single plan
First Year Total Cost (cheapest plan)
£468.00
Membber
£113.88
StampClub
StampClub entry price is lower, but Membber is flat-rate with no per-user fees, anti-fraud NFC, Apple Wallet, and zero app downloads.
What Real Users Say
Review Summary
Ultra-budget QR-based stamp card provider. Simple and cheap at £9.49/mo. No NFC, no wallet passes, no POS integration. Good for merchants who just want a basic digital version of paper cards.
Common Complaints from StampClub Users
QR-only — no NFC stamp collection
QR codes can be screenshotted and shared for fraudulent stamps
No POS integration
No wallet pass support
Very basic analytics
No anti-fraud measures
Choose StampClub if you...
- You only want QR-based stamps and want the cheapest paid option (£9.49/mo)
- You don't need NFC, wallet passes, or POS integration
Choose Membber if you...
- TLC's free tier is literally cheaper (£0 vs £9.49/mo)
- You want NFC tap-to-stamp instead of QR scanning
- You want anti-clone security
- You want Apple Wallet and App Clip support
- You want Square POS integration
Switching from StampClub to Membber
TLC's free tier gives you anti-clone NFC stamps for £0/mo — cheaper than StampClub's £9.49/mo and with better security. Upgrade to NFC tap-to-stamp plus Apple Wallet for free.
Under 30 minutes
Full setup from scratch
Zero downtime
Run both in parallel
No data loss
Customers start fresh on NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Membber really better than StampClub?
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It depends on your needs. Membber is better if you want NFC tap-to-stamp with anti-fraud security and no app downloads. StampClub may be better if: Very budget-conscious UK merchants wanting basic QR loyalty. We believe in honest comparisons -the best platform is the one that fits YOUR business.
Can I switch from StampClub 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 StampClub do that Membber doesn't?
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StampClub's advantages include: Much cheaper (£9.49 vs £44.95). Membber is focused on the core stamp card experience with maximum simplicity and security.
How much does StampClub cost compared to Membber?
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Membber is free to start (full loyalty stamp card + Wallet pass, no monthly fee). Grow is £15/month (all loyalty depth + marketing & retention) and Pro is £39/month (white label, POS, multi-location). No hidden fees, no setup fees. NFC hardware sold separately from £12.95. See the pricing comparison section above for StampClub's full pricing 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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