Zeal vs Stamp Me: stamp card app or loyalty on the card machine

Stamp Me is a digital stamp card app from Australia's Stamp Media, used by businesses in 50+ countries. Customers download the Stamp Me app and collect stamps by tapping their phone on a StampPod, scanning a code, or having staff scan their member code. Zeal runs on the card machine, recognising customers from the card they pay with, with no app.

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Customer tapping a phone on a Zeal-enabled card machine showing loyalty stamps

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How customers collect stamps: Stamp Me vs Zeal

With Stamp Me, the customer needs the app and an action at the counter: a tap on a StampPod or Stamp Tag, a single-use QR code, or a staff scan. With Zeal, the stamp is awarded during the card payment itself, and new customers join in a couple of taps on the card machine 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 Stamp Me

Stamp Me may suit you if you are a small business that wants a low-cost digital stamp card with no integration work. Zeal suits you if you want every customer who pays by card to collect automatically, on a supported card machine from your payment provider.

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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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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

Talk to sales to learn more about ongoing deals or partnership opportunities.

Basic plan

Free

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

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.

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 Stamp Me

Frequently asked questions

What is Stamp Me?

Stamp Me is a digital stamp card app with tools for merchants, run by Stamp Media Pty Ltd in Australia and used by businesses in 50+ countries, according to its website.

How do customers collect stamps with Stamp Me?

According to Stamp Me, customers download the app, register and join the business's programme, then collect stamps from a StampPod or Stamp Tag, single-use QR codes, or staff scanning their member code.

Does Stamp Me need an app?

Yes. Stamp Me's own blog says customers still need to download Stamp Me, even if their member code is saved in Apple or Google Wallet. Zeal does not need an app: customers are recognised from their payment card.

How is Zeal different from Stamp Me?

Stamp Me works without any till or card machine integration, which makes it quick to start but means every stamp needs a customer action. Zeal runs on the card machine, so stamps are awarded during the payment with nothing for the customer or staff to do.

When was this comparison checked?

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