Bar Loyalty Program That Turns Guests into Regulars

Guests join from the QR code on your bar and keep your card in Apple Wallet, Google Wallet or the BonusQR app. Your staff scan it when the round is paid, on any phone or tablet – no POS needed. Start free with unlimited guests.

  • No POS needed
  • Free plan, unlimited customers
  • Apple Wallet & Google Wallet
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The QR code on the bar, the card on the guest’s phone, one scan when the round is paid.

What is a bar loyalty program?

A bar loyalty program gives guests a reason to make your place their local: a snack platter after every tenth visit, a stamp card for coffees or burgers, or a welcome coupon as soon as they join. A good evening brings people back once; a reward they are already halfway to brings them back again.

With BonusQR, guests scan the QR code on your bar or table, sign in with Google, Apple or e-mail and can keep your card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. When they pay, your staff scan the guest’s code, and the visit, stamp or credit is added straight away.

There is nothing to install at the till and no paper cards to stamp behind the bar. You can start on the free plan with unlimited guests and 7 types of loyalty programs, and move to a paid plan only when you want one of its features.

How a bar loyalty program works, from the door to the bar

One evening at a bar that runs BonusQR: what the guest does, what your staff do, and what waits on the next visit.

  1. 8:10 pm
    The free BonusQR counter stand with the business’s QR code, printed from the account

    A QR code on the bar

    Guests scan the QR code on the stand on your bar or tables. It opens your bar’s page in the BonusQR app, with your rewards on it. The stand, a sticker, a QR page and a flyer are free to print from your account.

    Free printed QR materials
  2. 8:11 pm

    Signed in, card saved

    They sign in with Google, Apple or e-mail and can add your card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, or keep it in the BonusQR app. Nothing to download first, and no paper card to lose in a jacket pocket.

    Apple Wallet loyalty card
  3. 11:30 pm
    The QR code scanner in a BonusQR staff account reading a customer’s code

    One scan when the round is paid

    Your staff scan the guest’s code with BonusQR on a phone or tablet and answer one prompt: the bill amount for cashback, or the number of items for a stamp card. A reward for visits needs nothing typed at all.

    BonusQR Scanner
  4. Next visit

    The reward is waiting

    When a goal is reached, the coupon waits in the guest’s app, and on the wallet card if they saved one. Staff scan its QR code to redeem it, and visits or stamps above the goal carry over to the next one.

Scan with a phone or tablet, a USB or Bluetooth reader, or the optional BonusQR Scanner for the counter. No POS is needed; a POS link through the BonusQR REST API is a custom project, quoted separately.

POS integration

Which loyalty program fits a bar or pub?

BonusQR starts you with a simple program. Keep it, change it, or build your own from the ideas below.

Your Google Maps listingName, address and photo filled in for you

Other

Your starter program

  • Welcome coupon10% DiscountYou will receive it immediately after registration
  • Cashback5% cashbackCash back on every payment

Type your bar’s name as it appears on Google Maps and choose “Other”. BonusQR fills in the name, address and photo and sets up a 10% welcome discount and 5% cashback, which you can look over before you print your QR code. Drink rewards and discounts should follow your local rules on alcohol promotions. No Google Maps listing yet? The custom setup takes about five minutes.

  • Free

    A reward for every tenth visit

    Every scan counts as a visit, and the tenth earns a coupon, such as a snack platter or a non-alcoholic cocktail. Nothing to type at the bar, so it works on a busy Friday too.

    Reward for visits
  • Free

    A stamp card for coffees or burgers

    Each coffee, burger or quiz-night entry earns a stamp, and a full card gives a free one. Staff type the number of items when they scan, so a round of four coffees earns four stamps.

    Digital stamp card
  • Free

    A happy-hour discount

    A percentage off in a time window you choose, such as weekdays from 5 to 7 pm. Staff see it when they scan the guest’s code and take it off the bill.

    Happy-hour discount
  • Free

    A welcome coupon for new guests

    New guests get a coupon as soon as they join, such as a free snack with their next order, so the first evening already leads to a second.

    Welcome coupon
  • Premium

    A birthday treat

    A coupon goes out automatically on the guest’s birthday, or a few days before, using the date in their profile – a good reason to celebrate at your place. Available on the Premium plan.

    Birthday coupon
  • Basic

    Points for regulars

    Guests earn points for what they spend and choose a reward from your list, from a bowl of fries to a table for the quiz night. Points are available on the Basic plan.

    Points system

One offer can combine several programs. It needs one main program, such as a stamp card, cashback or a reward for visits; a welcome coupon or a discount can sit beside it.

Serving full meals as well? Restaurants

All 12 loyalty programs for bars, as guests see them in the app

Stamp card loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Points loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Tiered cashback loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Reward for spend loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Reward for visit loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Fixed discount loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Welcome coupon for signing up in the BonusQR customer app
Special occasion loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Tiered stamp card loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Referral system loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
Custom offer in the BonusQR customer app
Cashback loyalty program in the BonusQR customer app
01. Loyalty module

Stamp Card

The stamp card loyalty module in a loyalty application rewards customers with virtual stamps for each purchase, unlocking discounts or free items as they collect stamps. This digital system enhances engagement, boosts customer retention and offers convenience and easy tracking.

02. Loyalty module

Points System

The Points System loyalty module allows customers to earn points based on their purchases, with the flexibility to define the value of each point (for example, 1 point for each unit of your currency). You can set up a variety of items or rewards that customers can redeem with their accumulated points. Available in the Basic plan.

03. Loyalty module

Tiered Cashback

The Cashback loyalty module rewards customers with a percentage of their purchase amount back as credit for future use. You can customize the cashback value or set up a tiered cashback system, where customers earn higher cashback percentages as they spend more. Available in the Premium plan.

04. Loyalty module

Reward for Spend

The Reward for Spend loyalty module encourages higher spending by granting customers a coupon each time they reach a defined spending threshold that you set. Amounts add up from visit to visit, and anything spent above the goal counts toward the next coupon.

05. Loyalty module

Reward for Visit

With the Reward for Visit loyalty module, customers receive a reward after a certain number of QR code scans during their visits. For example, after 5 visits, they unlock a coupon. This system promotes frequent returns and helps build a consistent customer base.

06. Loyalty module

Fixed Discount

The Fixed Discount loyalty module allows you to assign specific discount rates to different customer groups. For example, a group of regulars can get 10% off every purchase, or all members 20% off on quiet afternoons. Staff see the discount when they scan the customer’s code. Groups that update themselves (automated groups) need the Basic plan.

07. Loyalty module

Onboarding Promotion

The Onboarding Promotion module gives new users an instant incentive by providing a one-time coupon after registration. This welcome gift helps convert signups into active users by giving them a reason to make their first purchase quickly.

08. Loyalty module

Special Occasion

The Special Occasion loyalty module enables you to surprise your audience with a one-time coupon on selected holidays or celebrations (for example, birthdays, Valentine’s Day or a date you choose). The coupon goes out automatically on the day or a few days before. Available in the Premium plan.

09. Loyalty module

Tiered Stamp Card

The Tiered Stamp Card module rewards customers at several stages of one stamp card, for example with a coffee after 5 stamps and a dessert after 10. Each stage reached gives its own coupon, so the next reward is always within reach. Available in the Basic plan.

10. Loyalty module

Referral System

With the Referral System module, customers share their personal link and earn a coupon for bringing in friends. You decide how many friends it takes (1 to 5) and what the reward is. A friend counts once they sign up through the link and show their QR code on a visit. Available in the Premium plan.

11. Loyalty module

Custom Offer

The Custom Offer module lets you show your own offer or announcement among your members' bonuses, such as a lunch deal, a happy hour or a members-only price. A headline is all it needs, and you can add several offers. Included in the free plan.

12. Loyalty module

Cashback

With the Cashback module, customers get a percentage of every bill back as credit, which they can use to pay one of their next bills. Staff only enter the bill amount and the credit is added automatically. Included in the free plan.

Table booking, your drinks menu and event news in the same app

A loyalty card is one part of an evening at your bar. These features cover the rest, from the street outside to the quiz night you announce, and each one shows the plan it needs.

  • GEO notifications

    Basic

    Members who allow location can get your own short message, up to 100 characters, when they are near your bar. BonusQR stores no location history.

    GEO notifications
  • Table booking

    Basic

    Draw your floor plan with tables and their capacities. Guests book by party size, bigger groups get tables joined in one room, and bookings by signed-in guests are linked to their loyalty account. Bookings add no stamps or points.

    Table reservation system
  • Your drinks menu in the app

    Basic

    Upload your drinks and food menu as a PDF of up to 20 MB, and its pages appear as a Menu tab on your bar’s page in the app.

    Digital menu
  • News about your events

    Basic

    Tell guests about the quiz night, live music or a match on the big screen. News in the app is free; push notifications and e-mail are on Basic, every 4 days, and on Premium once a day.

    News & PUSH Notifications
  • Guest groups that update themselves

    Basic

    Guests fall into groups by your rules, such as regulars who came in each of the last months or guests not seen for 30 days, and you send each group news or a coupon. Groups are recalculated every hour.

    Automated customer groups
  • Gift vouchers

    Basic

    Sell a table for the quiz night or a tasting as a gift: the buyer pays online, and the voucher arrives by e-mail with its QR code. It is one coupon, not a money balance; payments run through Stripe and BonusQR keeps a 5% commission.

    Gift Vouchers
  • Feedback after the evening

    Basic

    Signed-in guests rate their visit with 1 to 5 stars and a comment. If you switch on the Google step and your Google listing is linked, those who give 4 or 5 stars can continue to your Google review form with their comment copied; nothing is posted for them.

    Customer Feedback

Also on Basic: 5 staff logins with a history of who scanned, several locations in one account and your own link, such as bonusqr.com/your-business. Several locations in one account

Patrick

Pionier Pub

Country: Poland

Great Tool for Tracking and Promotions...

BonusQR helps us in many ways. We can track sales, see how many items customers have purchased, and know who our most loyal clients are. Customers enjoy engaging promotions like lucky 777 or 20% off – it adds fun to the shopping experience. Our loyal customers also appreciate that we’re giving something back for their support. When there’s a scanning issue, we can check the history tab to find the problem. BonusQR made our loyalty program much smarter and more transparent.

Kriszti

Pesti Forno

Country: Hungary

Digital Loyalty Is So Much Better...

We used to have physical stamp cards for every pizza sold, but we switched to BonusQR and it’s a big improvement. With the digital system, we have a clear overview of customers, and we can see exactly who received points, when, and why – everything is in the history. We can also send messages or new offers directly to their phones. Customers always have their digital card with them – no more lost or forgotten cards. It’s easier for everyone.

Adris

La Nena

Country: Spain

Happier Customers and Better Reviews...

After launching our loyalty program, we noticed that customers were happier and smiled more at checkout. They enjoyed getting a good deal and being rewarded with points after each visit. We also activated Google review prompts through BonusQR, and many loyal customers started leaving positive feedback on Google Maps. That helped our online visibility and boosted the popularity of our loyalty club. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Lucia

Juno

Country: Italy

Customers Joined Fast and Keep Coming Back...

Customers quickly got used to the system. At first, we actively invited them to create their loyalty card with a 20% welcome coupon. Soon, more than half of our guests were already using it and new ones registered on their own. Now we know exactly who our customers are and can manage their accounts directly – assign points, coupons, or run a weekly promo. BonusQR helps us stay connected and reward loyalty with ease.

Pedro

O Pão Saloio

Country: Portugal

Full Customer Insight and Instant Rewards...

BonusQR gives us a great overview of our customers. We see who visits most often, who spends the most, and we can reward them with personalized coupons. We also run social media contests, and right after the draw, we can instantly send a coupon to the winner’s loyalty profile. We even use this feature for refunds or thank-you gifts. Our customers love these surprises, and we love how fast and flexible it is to manage everything.

Farah

The Woods

Country: Malaysia

From First Visit to Loyal Customer...

We are a new café and wanted to attract first-time visitors and turn them into regulars. BonusQR helped us do just that. We set up an onboarding promotion where every new visitor got a welcome gift – a free coffee with a macaron. People loved it and came to redeem their gift, then they started collecting points and coming back often. Now, we keep them engaged with a well-designed loyalty program. It’s simple, fun, and it really works.

Özer Ağırdan

Doppio Fika Point

Country: Turkey

Easy for Customers, Simple for Us...

We’ve been using BonusQR for our loyalty program and it’s been a great choice. Our customers love how easy it is to use – they can save our card in Google or Apple Wallet, which they really appreciate. For us, it’s super simple to add points by just scanning with a phone – no extra device needed. We can also track every visit and transaction, which helps avoid misuse like we had with paper cards. BonusQR gives us a modern and efficient way to reward our regulars.

Vittorio

BLVCKO

Country: Italy

Customers Are Coming Back More Often...

Thanks to BonusQR, we’ve seen a clear change – customers started coming back regularly. They love that they get a reward every time they pay, and they enjoy tracking their progress. The app shows them their visit history and gives a detailed view of collected points, which keeps them engaged. For us, it's an easy and modern way to build loyalty, and we’re really happy with the results so far.

Patrick

Pionier Pub

Country: Poland

Kriszti

Pesti Forno

Country: Hungary

Adris

La Nena

Country: Spain

Lucia

Juno

Country: Italy

Pedro

O Pão Saloio

Country: Portugal

Farah

The Woods

Country: Malaysia

Özer Ağırdan

Doppio Fika Point

Country: Turkey

Vittorio

BLVCKO

Country: Italy

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What a bar loyalty program costs with BonusQR

Start free and move up only when you want a paid feature. The pricing page shows Basic and Premium in your currency.

Free

Free forever, no credit card needed

  • Unlimited customers and scans
  • 7 programs, including the stamp card, cashback, reward for visits and welcome coupon
  • Your card in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, on the web and in the iOS and Android app
  • QR code scanner on any phone or tablet, with your own login (staff logins from Basic)
  • Statistics, scan history and a monthly e-mail report
  • 4 printable QR materials and news in the app

Basic

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Points and the tiered stamp card (9 programs)
  • Appointment and table booking, your PDF menu or price list in the app
  • Customer feedback and GEO notifications
  • Gift vouchers and prepaid packages sold in the app
  • News by push and e-mail every 4 days
  • Automated groups and coupon campaigns
  • 5 staff logins, several locations, your own link and your logo on the QR materials

Premium

Everything in Basic, plus:

  • All 12 programs, adding tiered cashback and referral
  • Birthday and other special-occasion coupons, sent automatically
  • Google review invitations after the visits you choose
  • News by push and e-mail once a day
  • Unlimited staff logins
  • A POS connection is not part of any plan: it is a custom project through the REST API, quoted separately. POS integration
  • The BonusQR Scanner for the counter is optional, a one-time purchase. BonusQR Scanner

Bar loyalty program FAQ

What bar and pub owners ask before they start.

What is the best loyalty program for a bar?

The one guests understand at a glance. A reward for visits – for example, a snack platter after every tenth evening – needs nothing typed at the bar; a stamp card suits coffees, burgers or quiz-night entries, and a welcome coupon gives first-time guests a reason to come back. With BonusQR you can combine several programs in one offer and add or replace programs later. Points are available on the Basic plan.

How does a bar loyalty program work?

Guests scan the QR code on your bar or tables, which opens your page in the BonusQR app, sign in with Google, Apple or e-mail and can save the loyalty card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. When they pay, your staff scan the guest’s code with a phone, tablet, QR code reader or the BonusQR Scanner and, for cashback or stamps, enter the amount or the number of items. Visits, credit and coupons are added automatically, and a coupon is redeemed by scanning its QR code.

Do guests need to download an app?

No. Your loyalty page works in the browser, and guests can save the card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet; the BonusQR app for iPhone and Android is optional.

Does a bar loyalty program have to be connected to our POS?

No. BonusQR works without any connection to your till – staff scan guests’ codes with a phone or tablet. If you want rewards applied directly at the till, a POS integration through the BonusQR REST API is possible as a custom project, quoted separately.

How much does a bar loyalty program cost?

You can start on the BonusQR free plan, free forever, with unlimited guests and 7 types of loyalty programs, including the reward for visits, the stamp card and the welcome coupon. Basic and Premium add more program types and features such as table booking, your PDF menu and push notifications; the pricing page shows their prices in your currency. No credit card is needed to sign up.

Can we run a happy hour for members?

Yes, with a fixed discount: a percentage off that can apply only in a time window you choose, such as weekdays from 5 to 7 pm. Staff see the discount when they scan the guest’s code and take it off the bill. Make sure drink discounts follow your local rules on alcohol promotions.

Can guests book a table or see our menu in the same app?

Yes, on the Basic plan. Table booking works with your floor plan, table capacities and party size, and bookings made by signed-in guests are linked to their loyalty account; bookings themselves do not add stamps or points. Your PDF menu appears as a Menu tab on your page in the app.

How do we tell regulars about a quiz night or live music?

Write a news post in BonusQR: news in the app is free, and on the Basic plan you can also send it by push notification and e-mail, every 4 days (once a day on Premium). With automated groups you can send it only to regulars, or to guests you have not seen for a while.

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Set up your bar’s loyalty program from Google Maps, free with unlimited guests.