Zeal vs Slerp: online ordering loyalty or loyalty on the card machine

Slerp is a UK online ordering platform for restaurants, with a branded app, delivery, click and collect, catering, CRM and tiered loyalty. Loyalty is automatic for online orders, and in store customers show a QR code or wallet pass that staff scan on a tablet. Zeal runs on the card machine, recognising in-store customers from the card they pay with.

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How in-store customers earn: Slerp vs Zeal

Slerp's loyalty starts online: customers earn automatically through their ordering account, and in store they show a QR code on their phone or a wallet pass for staff to scan on a tablet running Slerp's partner app. With Zeal, in-store customers earn by paying by card as usual; the card machine recognises them, and new customers join on its screen.

Recognise your regulars, then reward them

Zeal identifies the customer from the card, enrols new ones in a couple of taps on the terminal screen, and awards points, stamps or vouchers during the payment. Your customer database grows with every card payment, with nothing for the customer or your staff to remember.

Choosing between Zeal and Slerp

Slerp may suit you if your priority is direct online ordering and delivery, with loyalty tied to those orders. Zeal suits you if most of your customers pay in person and you want them recognised and rewarded on the card machine you already have.

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A globally-recognised award-winning solution

Zeal has been recognised by Visa, Ingenico and other global industry leaders, has been nominated for London Fintech Week and has won multiple international awards.

ZEAL IN ACTION

Zeal is revolutionising payments & loyalty for merchants. Merchants using Zeal have witnessed massive boosts in customer retention, loyalty programme participation and overall sales.

28%

boost in retention rate for a leading burger chain in Cairo, Egypt

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80%

of customers engaging with loyalty on Zeal for its convenience and ease of use

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12%

increase in sales attributed to retention and CLV boost using Zeal

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Explore more features

Discover more ways Zeal can realise the full potential of your card machines and grow your business.

Effortless Loyalty

Make loyalty effortless for your customers

Run frictionless loyalty programmes on your card machines without the need for any extra steps, QR, or loyalty cards.

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Identify Customers

Your card machines can identify & segment your..

Zeal turns your card machines into powerful data sources, giving you actionable insights about your customers.

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Remarketing Tools

Your card machines as loyalty engines

With Zeal, your card machines can run hyper-personalised marketing campaigns for your customers.

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Powerful Analytics

Realise the full potential of your in-store data

With Zeal, you can gain deeper insights into your customers and utilize data to boost retention.

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Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it

"Mellon’s payment solutions are designed to offer acquirers and merchants a competitive edge, and Zeal amplifies that. From personalised loyalty programmes to real-time customer insights, Zeal transforms every payment into an opportunity for engagement and growth."

Manos Perdikaris

Business Unit Manager

"Partnering with Zeal reinforces our commitment to delivering next-generation payment solutions. As the leading Android POS provider, we’re driving innovation and transforming in-store experiences through smarter, simpler, and scalable payment technology."

Jean-Philippe Niedergang

CCO and CEO of EMEA Region

"Zeal's loyalty technology, integrated into Ingenico’s Android solutions, enables merchants to identify, engage and reward customers effortlessly. Together, we're not just processing payments; we're shaping the future of customer loyalty in physical retail, setting new benchmarks for personalised engagement."

Boris Ferlet

SVP, Android & Partner Ecosystem

"At BRGR, we believe in keeping things simple: great burgers, great service, and a frictionless ordering & loyalty experience with Zeal. Our customers love how easy it is to earn and redeem rewards, and we love seeing them come back for more."

Ahmed Hanafi

Founder & CEO

"Luxury is about personalisation, and Zeal helps us bring that to life. Now, our clients can enjoy a tailored loyalty experience, ensuring their visits are always rewarded in a way that feels exclusive and effortless."

Mostafa Al Sagheer

CEO

ROI

How much is in it for you?

How many card machines do you have?

5

What’s your approximate annual turnover (£)?

50,000
Your projected annual turnover with Zeal

52,500

based on a 5-12% uplift in retained sales
Pricing

Zeal has flexible pricing to fit your business needs

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Basic plan

Free

Enable your card machines to recognise your customers and collect feedback after every transaction.

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Features

A Basic plan enables you to:

Brand your card machine screens

Collect customer feedback for every transaction

Access basic reports

Premium plan

Custom

pricing

Provided through your payment provider, on revenue share or an annual licence across nominated terminals.

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Features

All features available in the Basic plan, plus:

Offer zero-friction loyalty on your card machines

View customer profiles and insights

Export powerful reports

View transactions history

Get priority support for your business

Commercials are agreed with your payment provider. For enterprise arrangements, please contact us.
Awards

Zeal is a globally-recognised award-winning solution

UK Fintech Awards 2026: Winner, Team of the Year and Winner, Innovator of the Year (Belal Mohamed, CTO) · Juniper Research Future Digital Awards 2023: Platinum, Payment Terminal Innovation · The Card & Payments Awards: 4x Finalist 2024 · UK Chartered Institute of Export: Innovation in Trade 2024 · Ingenico Making Data Pay Awards 2023: 1st Place

Fintech Awards London
Visa Everywhere Initiative Finalist 2020
UCL Centre for Digital Innovation
Barclays Eagle Labs
Ingenico
The Card & Payments Awards
Fintech Awards London
Visa Everywhere Initiative Finalist 2020
UCL Centre for Digital Innovation
Barclays Eagle Labs
Ingenico
The Card & Payments Awards
FAQ

Zeal vs Slerp

Frequently asked questions

What is Slerp?

Slerp is a London-based online ordering platform for restaurants, from single-site independents to mid-market groups, covering a branded app, delivery, click and collect, catering, CRM and tiered loyalty.

How do customers earn with Slerp in store?

According to Slerp, loyalty is automatic for online orders through the customer's ordering account. In store, the customer shows a QR code on their phone or a wallet pass, which staff scan on a tablet running Slerp's partner app.

Does Slerp need an app?

Not necessarily. A branded app comes on higher-tier plans, and customers can use a wallet pass instead. Zeal needs neither an app nor a pass: customers are recognised from the card they pay with.

How is Zeal different from Slerp?

Slerp is built around online ordering, with in-store loyalty added through scanning. Zeal is built around the card payment in store, so customers are recognised without scanning, on supported card machines from providers such as Adyen, DNA Payments, Elavon, Lloyds Cardnet, NMI, Viva Wallet and Worldpay.

When was this comparison checked?

The Slerp details on this page come from Slerp's own website, checked in October 2026. Products change, so check with Slerp for the latest. The Zeal details come from Zeal's own product information.

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Omar Ebeid, Co-founder and CEO of Zeal

Reviewed by Omar Ebeid

Co-founder and CEO, Zeal

Omar Ebeid is Co-founder and CEO of Zeal, which he founded with Bellal Mohamed in 2019. He holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship from the University of Bath and won the Vice-Chancellor’s Award at the University of Surrey. Under his leadership Zeal won Team of the Year at the UK FinTech Awards 2026 and Platinum at the Juniper Research Future Digital Awards 2023.

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Sources

  1. Online Ordering System for Restaurants & Takeaways — Slerp
  2. All-in-One Loyalty Platform for Restaurants — Slerp
  3. An Easy-to-Implement Loyalty App for Restaurant and Takeaway — Slerp
  4. SLERP LIMITED overview — Companies House
  5. Making Data Pay — Ingenico, 2 March 2023
  6. 2026 winners — UK FinTech Awards, 2026
  7. Juniper Research: Future Digital Award Winners Announced for Fintech & Payments 2023 — Juniper Research via Business Wire, October 2023

Sources checked on 11 October 2026. Details of Zeal’s own products come from Zeal.