Papaya POS Integration with VEXiON cards: Automated Loyalty Program For Your Gastro Business

Connecting VEXiON cards with Papaya POS brings an automated loyalty program directly to your POS. Customer scans card from mobile, system adds stamps, points or applies discount, and updates the card. Staff doesn't need to enter anything or count manually, everything works automatically.

• Automatic processing in seconds

• Stamp, discount, and points cards with cashback

• Gift cards coming soon

• Setup in 10-15 minutes

• One program for all locations

Updated: March 2026

• Available: Stamp cards, discount cards, points cashback

• Coming soon: Gift cards

• Official partnership: Papaya POS lists VEXiON as integrated loyalty system

VEXiON cards integration with Papaya POS - complete setup with POS and mobile scanner showing customer card

What Is Papaya POS and Why Integrate with VEXiON cards?

Papaya POS is a Slovak POS system designed for the gastro segment. Hundreds of cafes, restaurants, bars, and bistros across Slovakia use it – from Bratislava establishments like La Donuteria, Hollerung, Bounty Boho, Crustoria or Koun, to venues in other regions.

The system runs on Android devices and offers everything a gastro business needs: POS, mobile waiters, inventory management, payment terminals, and eKasa. Now you can add an automated loyalty program on top.

Papaya POS on their loyalty systems page lists VEXiON cards as an officially integrated solution – along with features like PUSH notifications, customer data collection, and personalized campaigns.

You know how it goes – a customer comes in, orders, and you ask about their paper punch card. Either they forgot it, lost it, or it's so worn out you can't tell how many stamps they have. With VEXiON cards and Papaya integration, this problem disappears.

The customer has their card in their phone – in Apple Wallet or Google Pay. When paying, they show it, staff scans it on the POS, and the system automatically adds stamps, points or applies a discount. No manual counting, no paper cards, no extra work.

Key takeaway

• Papaya POS is a popular Slovak POS system for gastro

• VEXiON is officially integrated on Papaya POS website

• Integration brings automated loyalty without paper cards

How Does Scanning Work on Papaya POS?

The entire process is designed to be as simple as possible. Staff doesn't need to learn anything new – they just need to know how to scan a QR code.

Step by Step

Step 1: Enter the order into Papaya POS as usual. Add coffee, food, whatever the customer ordered.
Step 2: When the customer is ready to pay, click the "ZLAVA/PRIRAZKA" (Discount/Surcharge) button in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Scan the customer's QR code from their phone (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet) using a physical scanner or click the scanning icon (scanner/camera icon) if your POS has a built-in camera.
Step 4: A message appears in the middle bottom part of the screen with information. How many stamps or points the customer earned, their current balance, or what discount or cashback was applied.
Step 5: Complete the payment as usual.

That's all. Stamps are assigned automatically. Points are added automatically. Cashback and discounts are processed when the card is scanned. Staff doesn't need to make any decisions or enter anything.

Key takeaway

• Staff clicks ZLAVA/PRIRAZKA and scans the card

• System automatically processes stamps, points, and discounts

• Message appears in the middle bottom of the screen

Three Card Types: Stamps, Cashback, and Discounts

With Papaya integration, you can currently use three types of loyalty cards. Each is suitable for different scenarios.

Stamp Card – The Classic That Works

The most popular type of loyalty card. Customers collect stamps for purchases and receive a reward after reaching a set number.

How it works in practice:

1. Customer buys coffee → gets 1 stamp

2. Next time they buy another → they have 2 stamps

3. They keep collecting...

4. When they have 10 stamps and scan the card → the cheapest item on the bill is automatically free

5. Stamps reset and customer starts collecting again

The system always automatically selects the cheapest product on the bill that's included in the loyalty program. Neither staff nor customer needs to do anything extra.

• Collection message: "+1 stamp from 1 of 2 products | New balance: 7/10"

• Reward message: "Free Espresso (10 stamps) | New balance: 0/10"

What staff sees on the POS screen:

Example setup for a cafe:

Ideal for: Cafes, bakeries, fast food, ice cream shops, bistros

Points Card with Cashback – Money Back for Purchases

Cashback is the most flexible type of loyalty program. Customers get a small portion of their spending back as points. These points accumulate and the customer can redeem them as a cash discount on a future purchase.

Why cashback works so well:

• Customers keep coming back because their "credit is growing" in the form of points

• Unlike stamps, it works on all products at once

• Points are automatically converted to a cash discount when redeemed

• Simple for staff – the system handles everything

How it works in practice:

1. Customer buys Cappuccino for €3.20 → gets 6 points

2. Next time buys Latte for €3.50 → gets 7 points. Balance: 13 points

3. Customer keeps collecting with every purchase

4. When they've accumulated enough points, they redeem cashback and the points are converted to a cash discount from the bill

5. For example: with 300 points and buying a Cappuccino for €3.20, the cashback is applied and the customer pays less

• Collection message: "Balance: €0.13 | +7 points (1 of 2 products)"

• Cashback message: "Cashback -€3.00 | Balance: €0.50"

What staff sees on the POS screen:

Example setup for a cafe with cashback:

Higher-priced products earn more points, so the customer is fairly rewarded for larger purchases.

Ideal for: Restaurants, cafes with higher average spending, venues where you want to reward total purchases

Discount Card – Reward for Regular Customers

Discount cards work on a tier system. The more a customer spends in total, the higher tier and discount they get.

How it works in practice:

1. Customer starts at Bronze tier with 5% discount

2. When they spend a total of €100, they advance to Silver with 10% discount

3. When they spend €500, they advance to Gold with 15% discount

4. Discount is applied automatically with every purchase

The new tier takes effect from the next purchase. If a customer just reached Silver, the current purchase still uses the Bronze discount.

Animation showing card scanning on Papaya POS and messages for discount tiers

• Bronze message: "Bronze tier (5% discount) | €50.00 to Silver (10%)"

• Advancement message: "Congratulations! You reached Silver tier (10% discount)!"

What staff sees on the POS screen:

Ideal for: Restaurants with regular guests, venues with higher average checks

Key takeaway

• Stamp card: Collect stamps, reward after reaching count

• Points card: Cashback in euros for purchases

• Discount card: Percentage discount based on total spending

• All three types work automatically without staff work

Stamps vs Cashback: Which System to Choose?

Not sure if stamps or points are better for you? Here's a comparison:

Important: You can't have stamps and cashback simultaneously – they are two modes of the same toggle. However, you can combine cashback with discount cards.

Key takeaway

• Stamps are better for specific products (e.g., "10th coffee free")

• Cashback is better for rewarding total purchases

• Both systems are equally easy to use

Coming Soon: Gift Cards

Currently, stamp, points (cashback), and discount cards are available. We're adding another type in upcoming updates.

Gift Card

A prepaid card with credit that someone can buy and gift. The recipient then uses the credit for purchases. More about gift cards in our article Digital Gift Cards for Gastro.

We'll let you know when this type is available.

Key takeaway

• Currently: Stamp, points (cashback), and discount cards

• Coming soon: Gift cards

• We'll notify you when new types are available

Menu Setup: Which Products Collect Stamps or Points

After connecting with Papaya, you need to set up which products customers collect stamps or points for. The process is simple.

Syncing Menu from Papaya

1. In VEXiON admin interface, select the location

2. Click "Synchronize menu"

3. Wait a moment – the system loads all products from your Papaya POS

4. A table with all your products appears

Key takeaway

• Menu syncs with one click from Papaya

• For stamps, set earn/redeem/discount

• For cashback, just set points amount

• Excel import enables bulk setup

Multiple Locations? One Program For All

If you have multiple Papaya locations, you can connect each to one VEXiON loyalty program.

A customer collects stamps or points at one cafe and uses their reward at another. Points are valid across all locations. You have centralized visibility in one dashboard. After adding the first location, click "Add another location" and repeat the process.

Key takeaway

• One loyalty program for all your Papaya locations

• Customer collects and redeems stamps/points anywhere

• Centralized management in one dashboard

VEXiON cards + Papaya vs Paper Cards

Switching to digital cards saves time and the environment. More in our article Digital Cards for a Greener Planet.

Key takeaway

• Digital solution eliminates all paper disadvantages

• Automatic processing without errors

• PUSH notifications keep customers engaged

Common Situations

Customer forgot their card: Transaction proceeds as a normal purchase. Stamps/points are not awarded and cannot be added retroactively.

Customer asks about their balance: After scanning, the current balance is displayed. The customer can also check in the mobile app.

Customer's cashback wasn't applied: Check if the customer has sufficient credit on their card. Cashback is applied when the customer has accumulated enough points.

Key takeaway

• Staff only scans the card, everything else is automatic

• 6 simple steps for every purchase

• Training takes 5 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Papaya integration cost?

Integration is included in the standard VEXiON cards subscription (from €41/month). No additional fees for connecting with Papaya from our side.

What card types are currently supported?

Stamp cards, points cards with cashback, and tiered discount cards. Gift cards are coming soon.

How long does setup take?

You can complete the entire setup in 10-15 minutes. You need access to Papaya administration and VEXiON dashboard.

Does it work across all my locations?

Yes. You can connect one loyalty program to all your Papaya locations. Customers collect and redeem stamps/points at any of them.

Can I have cashback and stamps at the same time?

No, they are two modes of the same toggle. However, you can have cashback + discount cards, or stamps + discount cards.

How does cashback work?

Customers collect points with every purchase. When they've accumulated enough credit, they can redeem it on their next purchase by scanning their card. The discount is deducted from the bill.

What if customer has €8 cashback but the bill is only €6?

Cashback covers the entire bill (€6) and the remainder (€2) stays on the card for the next purchase.

Do I need to train staff?

Training takes about 5 minutes. Staff learns to click ZLAVA/PRIRAZKA, scan the card, and check the message.

Can I use decimal numbers for stamps?

No. Use only whole numbers (1, 2, 3...). Decimal numbers are not supported.

Who Is Papaya Integration Suitable For?

Cafes and bakeries: The "10th coffee free" stamp card is a classic. Or cashback for rewarding total purchases.
Restaurants: Cashback for regular guests + tiered discount cards (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Combine with prepaid cards.
Bistros and fast food: Fast processing is key. Scan the card, done.
Bars: Discounts for regular guests, cashback on drinks, different rules for different products.

More strategies in our article How to Retain Customers and Increase Revenue.

Key takeaway

• Integration is suitable for any gastro business with Papaya

• Three card types for different scenarios

• Fast processing without delays

Summary: Automated Loyalty Program For Papaya

Paper punch cards are the past. With VEXiON cards and Papaya POS, you have a loyalty program that runs itself.

Customer scans card from phone → System adds stamps/points or applies discount/cashback → Card updates → Done.

Setup takes 10-15 minutes. Staff training 5 minutes. Then everything works automatically.

Tip: Papaya POS on their official website recommends VEXiON cards as an integrated solution for loyalty programs.

Need help with setup?

📧 jakub@vexioncards.one
📱 +421 948 777 490

We'll happily help with setup or do it for you. First consultation is free.