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Kyvo FAQ

Structured answers about Kyvo: product overview, onboarding, merchant and customer mobile apps, loyalty and QR codes, back office, notifications, Google visibility, mini storefront, analytics, team, billing, security, and merchant benefits.

Browse topics

  • General overview
  • Setup and getting started
  • Merchant mobile app
  • Customer mobile app
  • Loyalty, points, and rewards
  • QR codes and awarding points
  • Back office and management
  • Notifications and marketing
  • Google reviews and visibility
  • Digital mini storefront
  • Statistics and tracking
  • Staff management
  • Subscription and billing
  • Security, access, and reliability
  • Concrete benefits for merchants

General overview

Questions in General overview

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

What is Kyvo?

Kyvo is a digital loyalty solution for local businesses. It replaces paper stamp cards with a digital loyalty card that is easier to use, more modern, and far more useful for the merchant. Beyond loyalty, Kyvo helps you talk to customers, grow visibility, and track activity with a full back office.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

Who is Kyvo for?

Kyvo is aimed at local businesses: restaurants, snack bars, pizzerias, hair salons, beauty institutes, barber shops, cafés, retail shops, and generally any merchant who wants to retain customers without a complicated system.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

What problem does Kyvo solve?

Kyvo avoids lost paper cards, removes the lack of customer insight, makes loyalty easier to run, and helps merchants stay in touch with customers through notifications, statistics, and a digital mini storefront.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

Does Kyvo replace paper cards?

Yes. Kyvo replaces paper cards with a much more practical digital version. Customers no longer lose their card, and merchants no longer need to print, stock, or manage physical cards.

Applies to : Back office

Do I need a specific till or POS software to use Kyvo?

No. Kyvo works independently of your till system. You can use it without changing your hardware or usual workflow.

Applies to : Customer mobile

Do my customers need to be very tech-savvy?

No. Kyvo is designed to be simple. On the customer side, the experience is meant to be fast, clear, and low-friction.

Setup and getting started

Questions in Setup and getting started

Applies to : Back office

Is it complicated to set up?

No. Setup is designed to be quick. You configure your loyalty program, customize your card, enter your details, and can start using Kyvo in a short time.

Applies to : Back office

Can I customize my loyalty card?

Yes. You can tailor your card to match your shop and visual identity.

Applies to : Back office

Can I change my loyalty program myself?

Yes. The back office lets you manage and adjust your program settings without relying on a third party.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

Do I need special hardware?

No. A smartphone for the mobile app and access to the back office are enough in most cases.

Applies to : Subscription

Can I try Kyvo before paying?

Yes. The launch offer includes 2 free months so you can explore the product and see the value before continuing.

Merchant mobile app

Questions in Merchant mobile app

Applies to : Merchant mobile

What is the merchant mobile app for?

It is for day-to-day work with customers: awarding points, handling visits, validating rewards, and running your loyalty program smoothly—even during real service.

Applies to : Merchant mobile

Can I award points quickly when it is busy?

Yes. The flow is built to be fast so you can award points without slowing service.

Applies to : Merchant mobile

Can I award several points at once?

Yes. Kyvo lets you adjust how many points you award based on your needs.

Applies to : Merchant mobile

Is the mobile app useful if I already use the back office?

Yes. The back office is mainly for setup, management, and analysis. The mobile app is for the floor—everyday use with customers.

Applies to : Merchant mobile

Can I manage rewards from the phone?

Yes. The mobile app also handles the loyalty cycle in practice, including when a customer reaches a reward.

Customer mobile app

Questions in Customer mobile app

Applies to : Customer mobile

What is the customer app for?

It centralizes loyalty cards, tracks points, collects rewards, and keeps a link with the shops customers visit.

Applies to : Customer mobile

Can customers keep all their cards in one place?

Yes. The goal is to avoid scattered paper cards or fragmented programs. Customers find their loyalty cards in the app.

Applies to : Customer mobile

What does the customer see in the app?

They see their card, points, rewards, and useful shop information depending on what you configured.

Applies to : Customer mobile

Do customers receive rewards in the app?

Yes. When a card is completed, the reward is stored in the app, then a new loyalty cycle can start.

Applies to : Customer mobile

Can customers receive notifications?

Yes, if notifications are enabled. That helps you stay top of mind even outside the store visit.

Loyalty, points, and rewards

Questions in Loyalty, points, and rewards

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

How does loyalty work with Kyvo?

You set up your program and award points to customers. When the required total is reached, the customer gets their reward and a new cycle can begin.

Applies to : Customer mobile

What happens when a card is full?

The reward is granted in the app, then a new card can restart automatically to keep loyalty going.

Applies to : Back office

Can I choose my loyalty rules?

Yes. You configure how your program works to match your business and offer.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

Is it more reliable than a paper card?

Yes. Fewer losses, fewer oversights, less ambiguity on progress, and much clearer visibility for you as the merchant.

Applies to : Customer mobile

Can customers lose their card?

They no longer lose a physical card like with paper. Loyalty lives in the app.

QR codes and awarding points

Questions in QR codes and awarding points

Applies to : Merchant mobile

How are points awarded?

Kyvo uses a simple, mobile-first flow so you can award points easily when the customer visits.

Applies to : Merchant mobile

Is the QR code practical during service?

Yes. It is designed to cut unnecessary steps and keep awarding points smooth.

Applies to : Mobile + Customer

Is there a fallback if scanning is difficult?

Yes. Kyvo also offers an alternative path so a temporary connection issue does not block the whole experience.

Applies to : Merchant mobile

Does it work for high-traffic shops?

Yes. Kyvo is meant for real merchant conditions, including when pace is high.

Back office and management

Questions in Back office and management

Applies to : Back office

What is the Kyvo back office for?

It is your management hub: configure loyalty, follow customers, handle communication, review performance, and manage your subscription.

Applies to : Back office

Can I manage my customers from the back office?

Yes. You get a much clearer view of your clientele than with a classic paper system.

Applies to : Back office

Can I update my information anytime?

Yes. You stay in control of your setup and can adjust settings as needs change.

Applies to : Back office

Can I see reward history?

Yes. Kyvo tracks rewards given and provides real traceability.

Applies to : Back office

Can I export some data?

Yes. For example, you can download rewards issued over a given period.

Notifications and marketing

Questions in Notifications and marketing

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

Can I send notifications to customers?

Yes. You can send notifications from the back office to communicate more easily.

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

What are notifications for?

They remind customers you exist, highlight news, offers, or new items, and re-engage in a simple way.

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

Do all customers receive notifications?

Only eligible customers who have allowed notifications in the app.

Applies to : Back office

Can I use Kyvo for local marketing?

Yes. A major benefit is going beyond stamps: you keep a direct channel with your audience.

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

Can I announce a special offer or event?

Yes. Notifications work well for limited-time offers, news, or strategic periods.

Google reviews and visibility

Questions in Google reviews and visibility

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

Can Kyvo help me get more Google reviews?

Yes. Kyvo can encourage customers to leave a Google review—for example on first interaction—if you enable the feature.

Applies to : Back office

Is the Google review prompt mandatory?

No. You choose whether to use it.

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

How are Google reviews tied to loyalty?

Loyalty is not only about repeat visits; it can also improve online visibility and reputation.

Applies to : Back office

Can I add my Google review link?

Yes. You can enter the details needed to use this inside Kyvo.

Digital mini storefront

Questions in Digital mini storefront

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

What is the Kyvo mini storefront?

It turns the loyalty card into a visibility space for your business, highlighting useful info beyond stamps alone.

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

What can I show in my mini storefront?

Useful links such as social profiles, phone, website, Google review link, or PDFs like a menu.

Applies to : Back office + Customer mobile

Can I add a menu or PDF?

Yes. Especially helpful for restaurants, snacks, or any shop that wants a document available.

Applies to : Customer mobile

Can customers access this easily?

Yes. The point is to make your business more visible and reachable from the app.

Statistics and tracking

Questions in Statistics and tracking

Applies to : Back office

What stats can I see in Kyvo?

Useful indicators such as customer count, new customers, completed cards, points awarded, and rewards given.

Applies to : Back office

Can I see how my customer base evolves?

Yes. The back office gives a clearer read on activity and how your audience grows.

Applies to : Back office

Can I see how many new customers I have?

Yes. Kyvo distinguishes new customers so you can understand momentum in your business.

Applies to : Back office

Can I track points awarded and completed cards?

Yes. A major advantage over paper: you can finally measure what actually happens.

Applies to : Back office

Why do these statistics matter?

Because they let you steer the business with concrete data instead of guesswork or immeasurable loyalty.

Staff management

Questions in Staff management

Applies to : Back office + Mobile

Can I create logins for staff?

Yes. Kyvo supports employee sub-accounts so you can delegate certain actions.

Applies to : Back office

Do employees have the same rights as the owner?

No. Employee accounts are designed with narrower permissions.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

What are employee accounts for?

They let team members help with day-to-day Kyvo use without opening full shop management.

Applies to : Back office

Can I limit what an employee can do?

Yes. The idea is useful floor access without exposing the entire back office.

Subscription and billing

Questions in Subscription and billing

Applies to : Back office

How much does Kyvo cost?

Kyvo offers a simple plan: 2 months free, then €15 per month.

Applies to : Back office

Is there a commitment?

No. Kyvo is designed to stay simple, without a binding long-term commitment.

Applies to : Back office

Can I try Kyvo before paying?

Yes. The 2 free months let you discover the solution, roll it out in your store, and see the value in practice before moving to the paid subscription.

Applies to : Back office

What does the Kyvo subscription include?

The subscription gives access to the Kyvo ecosystem: the management back office, the mobile app, the digital loyalty program, statistics, the mini storefront, and the customer communication features included in the offer.

Applies to : Back office

Can I manage my subscription myself?

Yes. Merchants can track and manage their subscription directly from their management area.

Applies to : Back office

Can I stop using Kyvo whenever I want?

Yes. Kyvo aims to offer a flexible, easy-to-use solution, including when it comes to subscription management.

Applies to : Back office

Does the subscription include updates?

Yes. The subscription includes platform updates and improvements shipped to Kyvo.

Applies to : Back office

Is it suitable for small shops?

Yes. Kyvo is built to be accessible to local retailers with a clear offer and simple pricing.

Applies to : Back office

Are there options or upgrades based on what the store needs?

Yes. Kyvo is meant to evolve with the merchant’s needs—features, usage, or team structure.

Applies to : Subscription / Payment

Are my payments secure with Kyvo?

Yes. All Kyvo subscription payments go through Stripe, a trusted, secure payment provider. Your payment details are processed on reliable infrastructure designed to maximize security.

Security, access, and reliability

Questions in Security, access, and reliability

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

Is my data secure?

Yes. Kyvo relies on a modern architecture with secure access and account management suited to professional use.

Applies to : Customer mobile

Must customers accept notifications?

Notifications are not forced: they depend on the user enabling them.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

Does Kyvo replace human relationships with customers?

No. It does not replace the merchant–customer relationship; it strengthens it and helps you sustain and steer that link.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

What if I want to grow how I use Kyvo?

Kyvo is built to grow with your business: more insight, more communication, more structure.

Concrete benefits for merchants

Questions in Concrete benefits for merchants

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

Why pick Kyvo over a paper card?

Because Kyvo is not only stamping a card. It helps you follow customers, send notifications, boost Google reviews, improve visibility, and steer results with statistics.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

What does Kyvo give me day to day?

Simpler loyalty, less loss, more visibility, more customer communication, a real management tool, and a better understanding of your activity.

Applies to : Mobile + Back office

How is Kyvo more modern than a classic setup?

It centralizes loyalty, marketing, visibility, and data in one ecosystem that is easy to adopt.