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Cash in advance
Gift cards sold in December and before Eid are revenue before the service.
Feature 08 · The keepsakes
A salon loyalty program and gift cards that sell themselves
Loyalty in a salon is mostly about one thing: coming back. GetSalonPOS gives reward points on every visit and purchase, sells gift cards for holidays, weddings and Eid, and shows every balance on the receipt so clients remember they have it.
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What does “salon reward points” mean?
- Salon reward points
- Reward points are credits a client earns on each paid visit or purchase and redeems later as a discount. A simple rule, such as one point per unit spent and a set value per point, is easy for clients to understand and for the desk to explain.
Why salons switch on loyalty & gift cards
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More return visits
A visible balance is a reason to rebook.
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Simple to run
No stamp cards to lose, no separate loyalty app.
On the salon floor
Loyalty & gift cards: how it works, step by step
Five steps, in the order the desk meets them.
Set the points rule
Choose points per amount spent, the minimum spend, the value of a point and when points expire.
Clients earn automatically
Each paid sale on a client adds points. The balance prints on the receipt.
Redeem at checkout
The client uses points as part of payment; the desk sees the balance.
Sell gift cards
Sell a gift card at the desk or online; it is redeemed as a payment method and tracked to zero.
Reward groups
Put members, staff, students or bridal parties in client groups with their own prices.
Worked example
Gift card and points on one visit
| Step | Amount | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card bought for a birthday | 150 | Card: 150 |
| Visit: cut & colour | 180 | |
| Paid with gift card | −150 | Card: 0 |
| Paid by card | −30 | |
| Points earned on 180 | +18 pts | Points: 18 |
Out with
What loyalty & gift cards replaces
- Paper stamp cards
- Gift vouchers tracked in a book
- A separate loyalty app subscription
And where it connects
Related features
Client historyVisits, colour formulas, allergies, purchases and deposits on one client card.
Retail product salesBarcodes, variants, stock counts and retail commission; the same products go online.
Deposits & no-show feesDeposits per service, held as client credit, applied at checkout, with a clear refund trail.
“A balance printed on the receipt does more than any loyalty app nobody downloads.”From the GetSalonPOS desk
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Feature 08 · FAQ
Loyalty & gift cards: your questions
Points
How do reward points work?
You set points per amount spent and the value of each point. Points are added on paid sales and redeemed at checkout. Balances show on receipts and the client card.
Can points expire?
Yes. Set an expiry period, for example 12 months, or never.
Can I exclude some services or products?
Yes. Set a minimum order and exclude items you don't want to reward.
Gift cards
Can I sell gift cards online?
Yes. Gift cards can be sold as a product in your online store and redeemed at the desk.
Can a gift card be used over several visits?
Yes. The remaining balance stays on the card until it reaches zero.
Do gift cards need to follow local rules?
Some places regulate gift card expiry (several US states require long or no expiry). Set your expiry to match your local rules.
Groups
Can I give members or staff special prices?
Yes. Client groups can have their own price group or discount, applied automatically at checkout.
Can I run a bridal party package?
Yes. Create a combo service or a client group for the party, take a deposit, and check each guest out on the same booking.