
How to Build a Customer Email List for Your Local Business
Popups and lead magnets are built for websites, not the counter. Here's how a local business builds an email list from the customers already walking in.
5 expert answers insideNew: Free plan, $0, no time limit. No credit card needed.



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Your loyalty card is always on their phone. On a paid plan, it also sits right next to their bank cards and tickets in Apple or Google Wallet. Your logo. Your colours. Your brand.
No app to download. No paper cards to lose.
The client doesn't even need to download anything. It just gets added straight to the wallet.


Automatic reminders when customers haven't visited in a while. Birthday wishes. Smart promotions. They choose you over competitors, automatically.
No SMS costs. Wallet notifications on a paid plan.
Apple & Google Wallet passes and automatic messages come with a paid plan.
4 simple steps to grow your business
Choose the card colour, stamp icon, or upload your own. Set any number of stamps and rewards.
Show them a QR code in your premises or share a link on social media. One tap and the card is on their phone.
Download the FaveCard mobile app to scan digital cards at your location and see who is coming back.
Automatic reminders, birthday wishes, and promotions, all on autopilot. Your customers come back without you lifting a finger.
Every business gets a free loyalty card and a branded business page to share online.
Don't see your industry? FaveCard works for any business where customers come back.
Send a message straight to their phone through the loyalty card they already have. No app. No phone numbers. A message pops up on their screen, and they're back.

Example messages on the customer's lock screen
Three ways FaveCard turns one visit into the next: run campaigns and promotions, grow your Google reviews, and never miss a birthday.

Run a campaign or a limited-time promotion that lands on the loyalty card your customers already carry, and on their phone: a new offer, a quiet-day deal, a win-back.
See campaigns and promotions
FaveCard asks every customer to leave a Google review at the right moment, one tap straight to Google. Ask everyone, never screen.
See Google reviews
FaveCard remembers customer birthdays and puts your offer on the card they already carry, with an optional email. Set it once, it runs on its own.
See birthday automationI never write reviews but…
I just had to write a review for this app. Everything was super simple and cute! Everything was free and honestly had so much to offer! Everything was super customizable. It was super easy to use and they even had a thing where they make a page for you to share to others that includes your website and social links! And last of all, the client doesn't even need to download anything! It can just be added straight to the wallet app. Thank you for making this wonderful app!
"So convenient and it removes my problem of the lost physical cards."

Nail & Lash Salon
"Really like using FaveCard because it's simple, convenient, and makes it easy to turn our loyalty card into a digital experience. It's been a great help for our business."

Cafe
"Our customers love it because it's conveniently on their phone. We love it because it promotes and rewards loyalty within our business."

Tattoo Studio, UK
"Very easy to use, for us and the customers!"

Nail Salon, Galway
"We love FaveCard because it turns our online punch card into a fast, easy, and enjoyable experience."

Barber, London
"It offered everything we needed: a simple set up and a fantastic loyalty option for our clients!"

Aesthetics Clinic
"The experience is wonderful. Our clients are satisfied and delighted. It's wonderful that it doesn't require a separate app, super handy!"

Specialty Coffee, Bucharest
"I'm a product owner by day and this product is absolutely seamless. Super intuitive and easy to use. I've already referred it to a few others besides my own business. Keep up the great work!"

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FaveCard's $0 plan gives you unlimited customers, unlimited stamps, and a digital loyalty card. Paid plans add Apple & Google Wallet passes, custom branding, customer messages, automations, and analytics to help bring customers back.
| FaveCard | Other tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Free plan, $0, no time limit | $25–$49/month from day one |
| Customer limit | Unlimited | Often limited or capped |
| App for customers | No: digital loyalty card (Apple & Google Wallet on a paid plan) | App download required |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Complex onboarding |
| Credit card needed | No | Usually yes |
| Business page (link-in-bio) | Free: links, socials, loyalty card in one | Separate tool needed |
| Want custom branding? | A paid plan: your logo + full analytics | Already paying $25–$49/mo for basics |
| After premium access | Free plan forever, or Pro from $39/mo | Already paying for basics |
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Everything you need to start
Wallet passes and premium card presentation.
Campaigns, automations and team tools.
No credit card needed
In addition to an easy creator, instant card setup, and analytics, we offer a full package of additional advantages to help you run an effective loyalty programme.
The card is always on their phone, so the customer won't forget or lose it.
Your dashboard shows which customers are regulars, who's visiting more often, and who stopped coming.
Set a unique name and description for each reward on a specific stamp.
You can customize the stamp, colors, and card background in the creator in just a few clicks.
Send a message to their phone through the loyalty card. "Double stamps today!" and they're back. A paid feature.
A branded page with your links, social media, and loyalty card. Share one link on Instagram, Google Maps, or WhatsApp.
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6 expert answers insideAnswers to the most frequently asked questions
A paper card is easy to lose, forget, or damage, and you incur constant printing costs. A digital card is always with the customer on their phone, sends reminders about upcoming rewards, updates automatically after each visit, and gives you full real-time statistics: you can see how many customers return, when they last visited, and how many stamps and rewards they have already collected. This helps you build a relationship: you know the customer's name, the date of their last visit, and you can appreciate their loyalty with a personalised message or a special offer. You save on printing, protect the environment, and have data that helps increase sales.
Yes. With FaveCard Surveys (a paid feature), you can ask your customers for feedback at the right moment, right on the loyalty card they already use. Build your own survey with a star rating and the follow-up questions you choose, let customers reply anonymously if you prefer, and see every rating, comment and trend in one dashboard. It is a simple way to hear what people really think and fix a problem early.
Yes! FaveCard is perfect for almost any local business where customers return for more purchases or services – cafes, restaurants, food trucks, burger joints, beauty salons, barber shops, pizzerias, car washes, and more. If you reward returning customers and want to build a relationship with them, FaveCard is ideal.
No. FaveCard does not require any terminal or additional equipment. All you need is a smartphone, yours or your staff's, to scan QR codes on customers' cards or award stamps with a single click.
Yes. On the Free plan, customers get a browser-based digital loyalty card (the Web Wallet) that works on any smartphone. A paid plan adds Apple Wallet (iPhone) and Google Wallet (Android) passes, so the card lives in their native wallet too. Either way, no app download is needed: customers add the card with one tap and always have it at hand.
Every new account starts with premium tools until the first 30 customers are on the card, no credit card. After that, choose a paid plan or stay on Free ($0 forever). No hidden fees. Cancel anytime. Check details on the pricing page.
Yes, on a paid plan you can add unlimited employee accounts: each staff member downloads the FaveCard app and scans stamps independently. Otherwise the owner scans stamps. See the pricing page for which plan includes team accounts.
You can create any number of loyalty cards. You can personalize each card – set a different color, number of stamps, and unique rewards. This allows you to test different promotions in parallel and easily see which one works best.
Yes. The subscription is renewed monthly, and you can cancel it with one click in the panel – without penalties or additional fees. You can also deactivate a specific card; it will work until the last stamp is issued, so customers can finish collecting their rewards.
We believe you should try everything before you pay anything. That's why every new account gets premium tools until the first 30 customers are on the card. After that, the paid plans start at $39/mo. Or stay on Free, forever. We keep our costs low (small team, no big office) so we can offer this. Read our full story.
There isn't one. You get premium tools until the first 30 customers are on the card. After that, paid features like custom branding, customer messaging, and team accounts require a subscription. But your loyalty card keeps working forever on Free: unlimited customers, unlimited stamps.
Most tools charge $25–$49/month from day one. FaveCard gives you premium tools until the first 30 customers are on the card, then lets you choose: a paid plan or Free forever. No other platform does this.
You choose: subscribe to a paid plan to keep your logo, campaigns, and full customer data, or switch to Free. On Free, your loyalty card keeps working forever (unlimited customers, stamps, rewards). Your customers' stamps and rewards are always preserved, so nothing is lost.
No. FaveCard never asks for a credit card, so nothing is charged. Once your first 30 customers are on the card, your account simply continues on the Free plan, which is free forever. You only pay if you actively choose a paid plan, so there is no automatic renewal to cancel unless you picked one yourself.
No. Every customer keeps their loyalty card, along with all their stamps and rewards. Customers who added the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet keep those passes, and they keep working on the Free plan. New customers you sign up on Free receive a browser-based card instead of a Wallet pass. Nothing is ever deleted.
Paper cards get lost, forgotten, or damaged, and you have zero data on who's coming back. A digital card lives on the customer's phone, sends automatic reminders, and gives you real-time statistics. No printing costs, no waste, and your customers always have their card with them.
Every FaveCard account includes a free branded business page: a single link where customers can see your business info, social media, and join your loyalty card. Think of it as a link-in-bio page built for local businesses, with a loyalty programme included. Share it on Instagram, Google Maps, or print a QR code for your counter.
Expert tips and strategies tailored to your industry
FaveCard has a Free plan ($0, no time limit) and paid plans with custom branding and customer messages.
Create a card, share it with customers, and track statistics in real time. No code, no paper, no extra apps.