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πŸ† Tier Systems

Transform your loyalty program in a gamified experience. Reward your customers and make them evolve from a basic pass to an exclusive one and unlock exclusive benefits

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Written by Seba de Welcome Back
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Why use tiers?

Psychological impact

  • Sense of achievement: Each level generates satisfaction

  • VIP status: Higher tiers create exclusivity

  • Visible progression: Motivates reaching the next goal

  • Retention: Customers don't want to lose their status

Benefits for your business

  • Higher purchase frequency

  • Increased average ticket

  • More loyal and engaged customers

How to set up the tier system

Important prerequisite ⚠️ You need at least 2 cards of the same type (both cashback, both points, or both stamps). You cannot mix different types.

Step 1: Create the base cards

  1. Create your first card (will be the basic tier)

    • Go to "Cards" β†’ "Create new card"

    • Choose the type (Cashback, Points, or Stamps)

    • Set up with standard design

  2. Create your second card (will be the premium tier)

    • Repeat the process with the same card type

    • Use a more exclusive design (gold colors, black, etc.)

Step 2: Activate the tier system

  1. Go to the "Cards" section

  2. Click on "Tier system"

  3. Select "Activate tier system"

Step 3: Configure the tiers

  1. Choose cards to include

    • Select the cards you created

    • Order them from lowest to highest tier

  2. Define the thresholds

    1. Example For Points:

      1. Tier 1 (Basic): 0 points

      2. Tier 2 (Gold): 500 points

      3. Tier 3 (Black): 2000 points

    2. Example For Cashback (accumulated spending):

      1. Tier 1 (Standard): $0

      2. Tier 2 (Premium): $1,000

      3. Tier 3 (Elite): $5,000

  3. Save the configuration

    1. Click "Save"

    2. The system is active immediately

Step 4: View the system

  • Return to the "Cards" section

  • You'll see your cards organized by tiers

  • An indicator will show how many customers are in each tier

How it works in practice

  • Customers start with the base tier when they first download their loyalty card

  • When they pass the threshold, their card automatically upgrades to the next tier

  • Higher tiers unlock better rewards and exclusive benefits for your most loyal customers

Best practices

βœ… Visual design

  • Use colors that reflect hierarchy (bronze β†’ silver β†’ gold)

  • The strip should be noticeably different between tiers

  • Maintain consistency with your brand

πŸ“ˆ Strategic thresholds

  • First tier: Easy to reach (initial motivation)

  • Middle tiers: Moderate effort with good benefits

  • Maximum tier: Aspirational but achievable

πŸ’¬ Communication

  • Automatically notify each tier change

  • Show progress toward the next tier

  • Celebrate achievements with personalized messages

Frequently asked questions

Can I change the thresholds later? Yes, but existing customers will keep their current tier until they meet the new requirements.

Can customers drop tiers? By default, no. Once a tier is reached, it's maintained.

Can I have different card types mixed? No, all cards in the system must be of the same type (all cashback, all points, or all stamps).

πŸ’‘ Tip: Start with 2-3 tiers and expand based on results. A simple system well executed is better than a complex, confusing one.

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