Link to Gmail will pull in reward benefits Google Pay is testing linking to Gmail to automatically import loyalty cards, tickets and reward points. According to technologist Jane Manchun Wong the feature first came to light back in February. Wong, says she like to spend her free time reverse engineering popular apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Airbnb and Pinterest to discover unreleased features and security vulnerabilities.She searches for new featureshidden in … [Read more...] about Google Pay linking to reward imports
Reward & Points
Asda trialling George Rewards
Shopper discounts on clothing Asda supermarket, a long time loyalty refusenik, is trialling George Rewards for its clothing and homeware brand. This will be Asda's only loyalty scheme available to shoppers. Asda supermarket, a long time loyalty refusenik, is trialling George Rewards for its clothing and homeware brand. This will be Asda's only loyalty scheme available to shoppers Even though gripped in its current battle to merge with Sainsbury’s Asda is clearly taking a … [Read more...] about Asda trialling George Rewards
Vodafone adds Drops to Voxi
Programme aimed at the under-30s Vodafone is ramping up its loyalty programme for the under 30s with Voxi Drops and unlimited social media use. Following a fairly low key launch in September 2017 it has a dedicated rewards program available to all customers but clearly felt it needed to do something more. Every month, a new Voxi Drop will "land. In the first month, the Voxi Drop is a Time Out More card worth £29.99. Giving a bit more detail Voxi says that … [Read more...] about Vodafone adds Drops to Voxi
Ryanair following subscription mode
New loyalty initiative has 10,000 member goal Ryanair is following easyJet in offering paid for benefits for frequent flyers. Launching later this year is a programme that gives subscribers a host of benefits usually provided on a paid for basis for a fixed yearly price. In this way, Ryanair may encourage traveller loyalty amongst those who don’t have a better option. Currently, passengers on Europe’s largest carrier have to pay for extras such as priority … [Read more...] about Ryanair following subscription mode
Air Canada, American Express partner on loyalty programme
10 year agreement begins life after Aeroplan Air Canada has signed a 10-year agreement with American Express which includes a new loyalty programme run on co-branded payment cards. The agreement will support participation in the American Express Membership Rewards programme. The programme will launch next year. Focus of the companies will on collaborating in premium customer experience, digital integration, member analytics, and … [Read more...] about Air Canada, American Express partner on loyalty programme
Nol Plus loyalty offers payment using points
Transport one of the redemption options Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new “Nol Plus” loyalty programme, so card users can earn points which can be used as payment. Points can be used for public transport fares, including the metro and taxis, paid parking zones, entering public parks and purchases from retail outlets that accept Nol cards. The cards can also be used in a range of restaurants and coffee shops, petrol stations, … [Read more...] about Nol Plus loyalty offers payment using points
Paytm First wants to be mother of subscriptions
Several programmes bundled into one Paytm is launching a subscription loyalty initiative in India that covers several companies including Zomato, Eros Now, Sony Liv, Viu Premium, and Uber. Paid subscriptions have been very popular with customer facing companies in India but the arrival of the Paytm programme dwarfs them all. Called Paytm First the firm is offering the programme to everyone, not just Paytm customers and is bundling paid memberships offered … [Read more...] about Paytm First wants to be mother of subscriptions
Avios partners to bring points to banking app
More transparency for points balance Challenger bank Monese, has joined up with Avios, to enable users of the loyalty currency to track and maximise their points balance and check transactions via its mobile app.This is the first of what Loyalty Magazine understands will be a growing list of current accounts linked with Avios. Sitting within the Monese app, Avios will appear as a separate account, alongside other Monese currency accounts such as euros and … [Read more...] about Avios partners to bring points to banking app
Infor to launch a loyalty programme
CrowdTwist wins mega-loyalty project Enterprise Cloud Software company Infor is to launch a loyalty programme using the CrowdTwist solution. Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. It has 17,300 employees and over 68,000 customers in more than 170 countries. Unusually for Infor this is a rebadged solution using a third-party technology provided by CrowdTwist rather than something it has either developed or acquired itself. Infor … [Read more...] about Infor to launch a loyalty programme
Forgetful customers not using loyalty points, says Maritz
Forgetful customers not using loyalty points, says MaritzReward Points Day createdUS consumers disregard millions of unused points every year, which means many households are losing out on hundreds of dollars in value, according to Barry Kirk, VP of Maritz Loyalty. … [Read more...] about Forgetful customers not using loyalty points, says Maritz
