How to Add Loyalty Credit on a Poynt Device
Use this guide to add loyalty credit to a customer's account directly on a Poynt device using the Facilipay Loyalty app. This ensures customers earn the appropriate rewards for their purchases.
Before You Begin
Make sure your Poynt device has:
- The Facilipay Loyalty app installed.
- An active internet connection.
- Staff permissions to access and update loyalty accounts.
Step-by-Step: Add Loyalty Credit
Open the Loyalty App
On the Poynt terminal, open the Loyalty by Facilipay app.Locate the Customer Account
To find the customer's account:- Scan the customer's QR code using the Poynt scanner, or
- Enter their loyalty ID manually.
Choose to Load Credit
Once the customer's account appears, you'll see options such as Load and Redeem. Tap Load to begin adding loyalty credit.Enter the Sale Amount
Input the sale amount that the customer spent. This determines how much loyalty credit is applied based on your configured rewards settings.Complete the Process
After entering the amount:- Tap Add or Confirm.
- The system calculates and applies the loyalty credit to the customer's account according to your reward configuration.
Finalise the Transaction
Once the credit is added, continue and close out the sale on the Poynt terminal as usual.
What Happens After You Add
- The customer's loyalty balance updates immediately.
- Customers can redeem the credit on future purchases using your loyalty rewards settings.
Troubleshooting
If you can't find the customer's account:
- Ensure you are scanning the correct QR code.
- Check that the loyalty app is fully installed and up to date.
- Confirm that the device has internet connectivity.
- If issues persist, contact support@facilipay.io for further help.
Tips & Best Practices
Use QR scanning: Scanning the customer's QR code is faster and more accurate than manual entry.
Verify before adding: Confirm you have selected the correct account before loading credit.
Train staff: Ensure employees understand how your loyalty programme is configured so credits are applied consistently.