Popcoins

Overview

Popcoins is a loyalty and rewards system that allows customers to earn and redeem coins directly within your mobile app. With this integration, shoppers can collect coins through purchases, view their coin balance, track their transaction history, and apply coins as discounts during checkout.

The system encourages repeat purchases by offering coin-based incentives and dynamic pricing adjustments. Customers can also view potential coin earnings on product pages and apply available discounts during the checkout process.

Configuration

This integration is implemented via an API-based connection with Popclub and includes custom in-app components for coin tracking and redemption. Appbrew handles the complete setup, which typically follows these steps:

Step 1: Brand Shares Access Details

The brand provides:

• Popclub shop identifier

• Authentication token for API access

Step 2: Appbrew Setup (5–7 Business Days)

• Integration Setup:

  • Securely connect to Popcoins API using provided credentials.

  • Configure coin issuance, redemption, and limits based on API data.

• UI Implementation:

  • Add standard coin display components.

  • Customize to align with your brand’s design.

  • Implement coin balance view, earning tracker, and redemption workflows.

• Testing:

  • Validate coin earning logic, discount calculations, and history tracking.

  • Ensure discount codes are generated and applied correctly.

  • Handle edge cases and error conditions.

Step 3: Brand Review & Testing

• The brand tests and confirms:

  • Coin earning on purchases

  • Discount redemption experience

  • Dynamic price updates

  • UI appearance and performance

Use Cases

• Encouraging Repeat Purchases: Reward shoppers with coins to motivate future transactions.

• Personalized Discounts: Let customers redeem earned coins for custom discounts at checkout.

• On-Page Incentives: Show how many coins can be earned for a product directly on the product detail page.

• Upsell & Cross-sell: Incentivize larger cart sizes with coin-based earning thresholds.

Troubleshooting / FAQ

Can I offer rewards other than discounts?

No, the current integration only supports discount codes as redeemable rewards. Custom reward types are not included in this scope.

What credentials do I need to provide to enable Popcoins?

You’ll need to share your Popclub shop identifier and an authentication token. These are used to connect your app securely to the Popcoins API.

Can I customize how the coin system looks in my app?

Yes. While standard components are used for the base implementation, the design is customized to match your brand’s styling and UX.

Where are coins displayed to customers?

Customers can see their coin balance in their account section, earning potential on product pages, and redeemable discounts during checkout.

How long does it take to go live?

Once credentials are received, the full setup typically takes 5–7 working days, including integration, customization, and testing.