> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tapcoupon.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 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](https://tapcoupon.mintlify.site/quickstart.md)**
>
> Authenticate a device and employee, then look up and use a card.

> **[Authentication](https://tapcoupon.mintlify.site/authentication.md)**
>
> Configure API keys, device binding, and employee sessions.

> **[Card lifecycle](https://tapcoupon.mintlify.site/card-lifecycle.md)**
>
> Choose templates, issue cards, and handle reconfiguration.

> **[Partner integration](https://tapcoupon.mintlify.site/integration.md)**
>
> 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](https://dashboard.tapcoupon.at).
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

```text theme={null}
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.


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