Introduction

Issue and redeem coupon, loyalty, points, and status cards with TapCoupon.

TapCoupon lets you issue physical NFC cards and digital cards delivered by email with a QR code. Use the POS API to activate cards, redeem coupons, record loyalty stamps, award points, and redeem rewards.

Quickstart

Authenticate a device and employee, then look up and use a card.

Authentication

Configure API keys, device binding, and employee sessions.

Card lifecycle

Choose templates, issue cards, and handle reconfiguration.

Partner integration

Hand off a card operation to the TapCoupon app through a deep link.

Card types

Type	API value	Use
Blank	blankCard	Apply a template before use
Coupon	couponCard	Deduct a balance in cents
Loyalty	loyaltyCard	Collect stamps and earn a reward
Points	pointsCard	Collect points and spend them on configured rewards
Status	statusCard	Collect points within a rolling window to reach tiers

Set up your integration

1. Create an account and a location in the dashboard.
2. Generate an API key for that location and assign employees to the location.
3. Create templates, and points/status programs when needed.
4. Order physical cards and apply templates, or issue digital cards with customer details.
5. Use the API for each customer visit.

Base URL

https://tapcoupon.at/api/v1

This reference covers POS API-key routes, public card views, and partner sessions. The dashboard uses separate account authentication for managing settings, subscriptions, employees, and programs.