The Loyalty Club vs StmpZ
Completely free NFC stamp loyalty. Potentially very disruptive but sustainability questionable.
Quick Verdict
TLC is better if...
Any business that wants maximum customer adoption — no app, no signup, just tap and go
- +NTAG 424 DNA anti-clone
- +Sustainable business model
- +Square POS integration
- +Professional support
StmpZ is better if...
Merchants who want to try NFC loyalty with zero commitment
- +Completely free
- +Zero barrier to entry
Feature Comparison
| Feature | The Loyalty Club | StmpZ |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Engagement | ||
| NFC Tap-to-Stamp | NFC — impossible to clone, unlike standard NFC | Yes |
| 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 | Coming soon | 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 | No | No |
| SMS Campaigns | No | No |
| Automated Marketing | No | No |
| Referral Program | Planned | No |
| Cross-Merchant Network | No | No |
| Business Features | ||
| Multi-Location Support | Manage all locations from one dashboard | No |
| White Label / Branded | Your brand, your colours, your logo throughout | 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
The Loyalty Club
Unlimited customers, per-location pricing, 3 staff cards. No commission. Hardware sold separately.
StmpZ
Completely free — sustainability questionable
First Year Total Cost (cheapest plan)
£348.00
TLC
Free
StmpZ
StmpZ entry price is lower, but TLC is flat-rate with no per-user fees, anti-fraud NFC, Apple Wallet, and zero app downloads.
What Real Users Say
Review Summary
Free QR-based stamp card app. Very basic but genuinely free. No NFC, no POS integration, no wallet passes. The minimum viable digital stamp card.
Common Complaints from StmpZ Users
QR-only — no NFC stamps
Very basic feature set
No POS integration
No fraud protection on QR codes
No wallet pass support
Requires app download
Choose StmpZ if you...
- You want the absolute simplest free digital stamp card
- You don't need NFC, security, or POS integration
Choose TLC if you...
- TLC's free tier includes NFC + anti-clone security + Apple Wallet — far more value
- You want stamp fraud protection
- You don't want customers downloading an app
- You want Square POS integration
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Loyalty Club really better than StmpZ?
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It depends on your needs. TLC is better if you want NFC tap-to-stamp with anti-fraud security and no app downloads. StmpZ may be better if: Merchants who want to try NFC loyalty with zero commitment. We believe in honest comparisons -the best platform is the one that fits YOUR business.
Can I switch from StmpZ 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 StmpZ do that TLC doesn't?
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StmpZ's advantages include: Completely free; Zero barrier to entry. TLC is focused on the core stamp card experience with maximum simplicity and security.
How much does StmpZ cost compared to TLC?
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TLC Club is £39/month and VIP is £79/month per location. No hidden fees, no setup fees. NFC hardware sold separately from £12.95. See the pricing comparison section above for StmpZ'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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