The Loyalty Club vs Stampede
NFC + QR + WiFi + card-linked loyalty. No app required. Square POS via PayOS. 2200+ venues. 3-step auto-stamp. £49-299/mo.
Quick Verdict
Stampede is better if...
UK hospitality venues wanting multi-channel loyalty with WiFi enrollment and card-linked stamps
- +More engagement channels
- +Larger venue network
- +WiFi enrollment
TLC is better if...
Businesses wanting zero-friction NFC stamps with anti-clone security and no app downloads
- +NTAG 424 DNA anti-clone
- +Lower price (£44.95 flat)
- +Simpler focused product
They're equal at...
- =Both help businesses retain customers through loyalty rewards
Feature Comparison
| Feature | The Loyalty Club | Stampede |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Engagement | ||
| NFC Tap-to-Stamp | NTAG 424 DNA anti-clone tags | Standard NFC, no anti-clone |
| Anti-Clone NFC (NTAG 424 DNA) | Cryptographic verification per tap | No |
| QR Code Stamps | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Beacon | No | No |
| Capacitive Touch Device | No | No |
| WiFi Captive Portal | No | WiFi captive portal enrollment |
| Customer Experience | ||
| App Download Required | No | No |
| Apple Wallet Passes | Planned | No |
| Google Wallet Passes | Planned | No |
| Account Creation Required | No | No |
| Personal Info Required | No | No |
| Push Notifications | Via wallet passes | Yes |
| POS Integration | ||
| Square POS | Full 7-phase integration | Via PayOS |
| 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 | Card fingerprint matching via Square | Via PayOS card-linked technology |
| E-Commerce | ||
| Shopify Integration | Planned | No |
| WooCommerce Integration | Planned | No |
| Security | ||
| Anti-Fraud Measures | NTAG 424 DNA + rate limiting + deduplication | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | No |
| Marketing | ||
| Email Campaigns | Planned | Yes |
| SMS Campaigns | Planned | No |
| Automated Marketing | Planned | No |
| Referral Program | Planned | Yes |
| Cross-Merchant Network | No | No |
| Business Features | ||
| Multi-Location Support | Yes | No |
| White Label / Branded | Merchant branding throughout | No |
| Developer API | Planned | No |
| Analytics Dashboard | Yes | Comprehensive analytics |
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
The Loyalty Club
Setup: £15 (includes NFC hardware). Unlimited stamps, customers, vouchers. No commission.
Stampede
Loyalty features only
All features including WiFi, marketing, analytics
First Year Total Cost (cheapest plan)
£554.40
TLC
£588.00
Stampede
TLC saves £33.60 in the first year
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Loyalty Club really better than Stampede?
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It depends on your needs. TLC is better if you want NFC tap-to-stamp with anti-clone security and no app downloads. Stampede may be better if: UK hospitality venues wanting multi-channel loyalty with WiFi enrollment and card-linked stamps. We believe in honest comparisons — the best platform is the one that fits YOUR business.
Can I switch from Stampede to TLC?
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Yes. TLC 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 TLC starts fresh with your customers.
What does Stampede do that TLC doesn't?
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Stampede's advantages include: More engagement channels; Larger venue network; WiFi enrollment; Card-linked via PayOS; Established brand. TLC is focused on the core stamp card experience with maximum simplicity and security.
How much does Stampede cost compared to TLC?
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TLC is £44.95/month flat with no hidden fees, no commission, and a one-time £15 setup fee that includes NFC hardware. See the pricing comparison section above for Stampede's full pricing breakdown.
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