Both are classics. The right one depends on what you sell and how often people buy it.
Stamp cards (punch cards)
One stamp per visit or item; a full card earns a reward.
Best for: the same purchase, often. Coffee, milk tea, haircuts, laundry, car wash.
- Pros: instantly understood, easy for staff, a goal customers can see.
- Cons: treats a ₱90 and a ₱900 visit the same, unless you add a minimum spend.
Points
Points per peso spent; points are spent on rewards.
Best for: varied baskets. Restaurants, bakeries with cakes and bread, retail, groceries.
- Pros: fair to big spenders, flexible rewards at different prices.
- Cons: harder to picture ("what is 340 points?"), so show the next reward clearly.
Side by side
| Stamp card | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Easiest to explain | Yes | Needs a clear "next reward" |
| Fair to big baskets | Only with a minimum spend | Yes |
| Several reward levels | Not really | Yes |
| Best for | Frequent, similar purchases | Varied purchases |
Or combine them
You can run a punch card on drinks and points on everything else, or a points card with VIP tiers for your top customers. In Selyo one card can combine mechanics.
Our rule of thumb
If most customers buy the same thing, start with a stamp card. If baskets vary a lot, start with points. Either way, start with one.