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Buyer’s guide · 2026

The best loyalty app for a small business in the UK

We make Inkmark, one of the tools below, so we have skin in the game — but a misleading list helps no one. Here is a fair rundown of the main digital loyalty apps for UK small businesses in 2026, what to look for, and honest pricing.

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What to look for in a UK loyalty app

  • No customer app download — every extra install loses sign-ups at the counter.
  • GBP pricing and UK support, not USD conversion and US-hours help.
  • A branded stamp or points card your customers recognise as yours.
  • Engagement tools — push notifications bring lapsed regulars back.
  • Fair pricing that does not charge a steep surcharge per location.
  • Fast setup — live the same day, no POS integration project.

The main options in 2026

  • Inkmark — no-app digital stamp cards for UK independents, GBP pricing from £14.99/mo, push on Pro. Best for cafés and shops that want the lowest-friction stamp card.
  • Loopy Loyalty — established, wallet-pass-native platform; strong if you want native Apple/Google Wallet passes across many countries. Priced in USD from ~$25/mo.
  • Stamp Me — well-known punch-card app, but customers download the Stamp Me app; from ~$49/mo.
  • Stampet — free tier with usage limits; a shared customer app model.
  • Loytu — UK, eco-angle with a usage-based free tier and paid plans from ~£19/mo.
  • Lokaly — UK, low entry pricing (from ~£5–10/mo) aimed at cafés, salons and barbers.

Why UK cafés and shops pick Inkmark

If your priority is the lowest-friction card — no app download, GBP pricing, and engagement tools without a top-tier upsell — Inkmark is built for exactly that. Customers scan a QR once, keep the card on their phone, and staff stamp from any device.

  • No customer app download.
  • GBP pricing from £14.99/mo (Lite) and £44.99/mo (Pro).
  • Push notifications, announcement banner and post-redemption message on Pro.
  • A 7-day free trial with no card required.
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Comparison FAQs

What is the best loyalty app for a small business in the UK?
There is no single best — it depends on your priorities. For the lowest-friction, no-app digital stamp card with GBP pricing, Inkmark is a strong fit for UK cafés and shops. Loopy Loyalty suits wallet-pass needs across countries, Stamp Me offers a shared customer app, and Loytu and Lokaly are UK options with low entry pricing.
Do UK loyalty apps require customers to download an app?
Some do and some do not. Stamp Me uses a customer app; Inkmark, Loopy Loyalty and several others let customers keep the card on their phone with no app-store download. If sign-up friction matters, choose a no-download option.
How much does a loyalty app cost in the UK?
Entry pricing typically ranges from around £5–20/mo, with mid tiers roughly £40–55/mo. Inkmark is £14.99/mo on Lite and £44.99/mo on Pro. Prices for other tools are approximate — check each provider for current figures.
Which loyalty app is best for a café?
Cafés do well with a simple stamp card customers do not have to download an app for. Inkmark is built around this use case; see our dedicated guide to loyalty cards for cafés for details.

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