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Paystone reviews and summary
Paystone (formerly DataCandy) is a Canadian company providing powerful customer loyalty software with deep integration into the payment processing ecosystem. Its standout feature is allowing customers to sign up for and redeem loyalty rewards directly at the point of sale using the business's own debit/credit card terminal, thanks to direct integrations with many payment processors. Beyond this, the platform includes capabilities to sell and redeem gift cards, send personalized email/SMS offers via marketing automation, and generate user-friendly reports to track loyalty program ROI. It is designed to boost customer spending and deliver a strong return on investment for C... Paystone is specifically built for Canadian businesses of all sizes that wan...
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Paystone is specifically built for Canadian businesses of all sizes that want a loyalty program deeply embedded in the payment experience. It is ideal for retailers, restaurants, and services using integrated payment terminals and seeking to increase transaction value and frequency.
Starting price
$30.00 Per-Month
Category
Customer Loyalty Software
Vendor
Paystone
Key takeaways
Our verdict
Our verdict is that Paystone's payment terminal integration is a game-changer for in-person loyalty. For Canadian businesses, it offers a seamless and innovative way to run a loyalty program that is effortless for both the customer and the merchant, with strong potential to increase ROI.
Quick facts
Paystone at a glance
Overall rating
4.5/5
Reviews
17
Starting price
$30.00 Per-Month
Vendor
Paystone
Founded
2002
Location
Canada
Category
Customer Loyalty Software
Ratings
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Paystone pros and cons
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Buyer fit
Who uses Paystone?
Paystone is specifically built for Canadian businesses of all sizes that want a loyalty program deeply embedded in the payment experience. It is ideal for retailers, restaurants, and services using integrated payment terminals and seeking to increase transaction value and frequency.
Feature research
Paystone features
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Activity Tracking
Gives managers a clearer view of activity, exceptions, and trends so they can spot issues before they turn into rework.
CRM
Shows how well the product can connect with existing systems and reduce duplicate data entry.
Gift Card Management
Helps buyers judge whether gift card management fits the way their team handles customer loyalty work.
Loyalty Cards
Connects audience, outreach, and result tracking so teams can understand which activity deserves follow-up.
Loyalty Program
Connects audience, outreach, and result tracking so teams can understand which activity deserves follow-up.
Member Portal
Keeps person or account details tied to the work they affect, instead of leaving context scattered across notes and inboxes.
Membership Management
Keeps person or account details tied to the work they affect, instead of leaving context scattered across notes and inboxes.
Referral Tracking
Gives managers a clearer view of activity, exceptions, and trends so they can spot issues before they turn into rework.
Rewards Management
Connects audience, outreach, and result tracking so teams can understand which activity deserves follow-up.
Pricing
Paystone pricing
Starting price
$30.00 Per-Month
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Paystone (formerly DataCandy) is a Canadian company providing powerful customer loyalty software with deep integration into the payment processing ecosystem. Its standout feature is allowing customers to sign up for and redeem loyalty rewards directly at the point of sale using the business's own debit/credit card terminal, thanks to direct integrations with many payment processors. Beyond this, the platform includes capabilities to sell and redeem gift cards, send personalized email/SMS offers via marketing automation, and generate user-friendly reports to track loyalty program ROI. It is designed to boost customer spending and deliver a strong return on investment for C...
Paystone is specifically built for Canadian businesses of all sizes that want a loyalty program deeply embedded in the payment experience. It is ideal for retailers, restaurants, and services using integrated payment terminals and seeking to increase transaction value and frequency.
Paystone pricing is listed from $30.00 Per-Month. Pricing can change. Confirm current plans and terms with the vendor.
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