Loyalty programme for bookshops
Digital Loyalty Cards for Bookshops
Your customers love books and they love your shop. The curation, the recommendations, the atmosphere. TapStamp rewards every purchase with a digital stamp. Collect enough and earn a free book.
Why paper loyalty cards don't work for bookshops
Sound familiar? These are the problems TapStamp solves.
Amazon is always cheaper
Customers browse your shelves then buy on Amazon for less. You need loyalty to keep the sale in-store.
No way to recommend books
You know what your regular readers enjoy but have no way to tell them when a new title arrives that they would love.
Foot traffic is declining
High street footfall is falling. You need to give people a specific reason to visit your bookshop.
Events do not convert to sales
Author signings and reading groups bring people in but do not always lead to repeat purchases.
How TapStamp works for bookshops
Three steps. No complicated setup. Go live the same day.
Customer taps the NFC pod
After they buy a book, the customer holds their phone to your countertop NFC pod. One tap, done.
Stamp collected instantly
A digital stamp is added to their card in the TapStamp app. They can see their progress towards the reward at any time.
Reward unlocked
Collect 8 stamps, get a free book. The customer redeems their reward in-app and starts collecting again.
Why bookshops choose TapStamp
Built for real businesses on real high streets. Here is what you get.
- Give readers a reason to buy in-store, not on Amazon
- Push notifications for new releases and recommendations
- Track which customers buy most frequently
- Promote author events, reading groups, and signings
- Birthday rewards for a free book
- Build a community of loyal readers
Everything you need to run a loyalty programme
NFC stamps, analytics, push notifications, and more. All included.
NFC Tap to Stamp
Customers tap their phone on your NFC pod. One tap, one stamp. No fuss.
Digital Stamp Cards
Beautiful, customisable loyalty cards with your branding. Customers track progress and redeem rewards in-app.
QR Code Fallback
A backup option when NFC is not available.
Business Analytics
See stamp activity, customer visits, redemption rates, and more at a glance.
Push Notifications
Send targeted messages directly to your customers' phones.
Birthday Rewards
Automatically send rewards on your customers' birthdays.
Why NFC beats paper cards and QR codes
TapStamp uses NFC tap-to-stamp technology. Here is how it compares.
NFC Tap
- Sub-second stamp
- No camera or scanning needed
- Tamper-proof and encrypted
- Works offline
- Feels premium
Paper Cards
- Lost, damaged, forgotten
- Easy to fake stamps
- No customer data
- Printing costs add up
- Looks outdated
QR Codes
- Requires camera and scanning
- Slower than NFC
- Can be screenshotted and shared
- Needs good lighting
- Feels transactional
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about loyalty cards for bookshops.
A free book (up to a value you set) after 8 stamps is the most appealing. Some shops offer a discount instead.
Yes. You decide what counts. Most bookshops stamp for any purchase including gifts, cards, and stationery.
You cannot match Amazon on price. But a loyalty reward, personal recommendations, and the in-store experience together create value that Amazon cannot replicate.
Starter is £20/month, Growth is £35/month, and Scale is £50/month. All plans include a 30-day free trial and the setup fee includes your NFC pod.
Yes, customers use the free TapStamp app on iOS or Android. Signing up takes under 30 seconds with Google, Apple, or a phone number.
Ready to launch loyalty for your bookshops?
Start your 30-day free trial today. Set up takes minutes, not days.
