Best digital loyalty card apps in 2026 (compared)
For a small business that wants a digital stamp card customers keep on their phone without downloading an app, the most visible options in 2026 are Sella, Loopy Loyalty, Stamp Me, FaveCard, Stampede and Loyalz. Prices start around US$19–49 a month; Sella and FaveCard have a free plan, and Sella is the only one here that puts the card in Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet and Apple Wallet. If you're a small, budget-conscious business, start with a free plan and a no-credit-card trial.
Disclosure: Sella is our product. To keep this fair we only list public data from each company's website, checked in October 2026; anything we couldn't verify is left blank. Third-party prices change, so confirm on their site before you decide.
A "digital loyalty card app" replaces the paper punch card: your customer keeps the card in their phone's wallet (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and, in some cases, Samsung Wallet) and you stamp it by scanning a code. Here are the most visible options and how to choose.
The comparison at a glance
| App | Based in | Free plan | Entry price per month | Card in the phone's wallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sella (our product) | Colombia | Yes, up to 100 customers; 30 days of Premium free | $19 (Premium) | Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet and Apple Wallet, no app |
| Loopy Loyalty | Australia | No; 15-day trial | US$25 (Starter) | Apple Wallet and Google Wallet |
| Stamp Me | — | No; 30-day trial, no credit card | US$49 (Lite) | — |
| FaveCard | — | Yes, with a web card; wallet passes on paid plans | US$19 (Pro) | Apple Wallet and Google Wallet from the Pro plan |
| Stampede | United Kingdom | — | Custom quote, per venue (GBP) | — |
| Loyalz | Argentina (13 countries) | No; 14-day trial | US$39 (Start) | Apple Wallet and Google Wallet |
| Paper punch card | — | — | Printing costs | No |
Data checked on each company's website in October 2026. "—": we couldn't verify it in their public information.
How to choose a loyalty card app
Before comparing features, check these five things. They matter most for a small local business:
- No app for your customers. If the card goes into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet (and Samsung Wallet on Samsung phones), almost nobody refuses to join. Ask them to download another app and many will say no.
- Stamp from your own phone. No readers or extra hardware: the cashier scans the card's code and that's it.
- A price that fits a small business. Look at the entry plan, what's included, and whether you can stay on a free plan if it doesn't work out.
- Support that answers fast. When something breaks on a busy Saturday, you want someone who replies quickly, ideally by chat.
- Try before you pay. A free plan or a no-credit-card trial lets you see if customers actually use it.
Each option in brief
Sella
Our product, built for local businesses: coffee shops, barbershops, restaurants, bakeries and more. The card goes into Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet and Apple Wallet, and you stamp from any phone. Free plan up to 100 customers, Premium at $19 a month and Large business at $49, with rewards along the way, birthday gifts, promotions and an AI analyst. See pricing.
Loopy Loyalty
A well-known Australian platform. Plans from US$25 a month (Starter), a 15-day trial and cards compatible with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
Stamp Me
Plans from US$49 a month (Lite), with a 30-day free trial that starts when you publish your first card, no credit card required.
FaveCard
A free plan with a web card; Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes come with the Pro plan at US$19 a month.
Stampede
A UK platform focused on hospitality, with a flat price per venue quoted by their sales team.
Loyalz
Based in Argentina and present in 13 countries. Plans from US$39 a month and a 14-day trial; the card installs directly in the phone's wallet.
What about paper punch cards?
They still work if your business is very small, your customers rarely use their phones, or you just want to test the idea. The downside: you don't know who has them, they get lost easily and stamps can be faked. A digital card fixes that and lets you send reminders and promotions to your customers' phones.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest loyalty card app?
Of the apps we compared, Sella and FaveCard have a free plan. On paid plans, Sella Premium costs $19 a month; the others start around US$19 to US$49 a month, based on public data from October 2026.
Do my customers need to download an app?
With wallet-based apps, no: the card is saved in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, which come preinstalled on most phones. Sella also works with Samsung Wallet.
Do I need special hardware to stamp cards?
No. With Sella you stamp by scanning the card's code with your phone's camera. Several apps on this list also let you stamp from a phone or browser.
Can I switch apps later?
Your customers would need to save a new card, so it's worth trying first with a free plan or a no-credit-card trial and choosing calmly.