Starting a customer loyalty program can go a long way to building lasting relationships with your customers. It seems like you can’t shop anywhere today without being offered the many perks that come along with signing up for a loyalty card. Whether it’s a frequent scoop card at your local frozen yogurt shop, a card that entitles you to discounts at your favorite clothing store, or a card that gives you access to special sales and promotions at a grocery store, customer loyalty programs offer a way for businesses of all genres to show their appreciation for their customers.

Fitness clubs know how important it is to have a well-functioning membership card program in place. Ensuring that only members and approved guests have access to a fitness facility helps maximize profits, reduce liability and improve security.

Here at AlphaCard we always appreciate another industry where people understand the importance of holding the right cards. That’s certainly the case within the gaming and casino industry, where player card programs are proving to be a royal flush for gaming operators.

Looking for a way to make your cards more vibrant and eye-catching? Consider color PVC cards. They're perfect for applications such as membership and loyalty programs, gift cards, reward card programs, name tags, employee badges, and more.

Target retail stores will soon be offering customers smart card versions of their Visa credit cards. This is a variation on the customer loyalty card that's becoming increasingly common for retailers. The smart cards will provide users with special discounts on purchases. Each card will contain an embedded smart chip that, when swiped through a card reader, will automatically download coupon information from the internet, providing customers with instant savings. Target will also be able to use the smart cards to track customer buying habits.

Havana Country Club in Havana, Florida, has announced that golfers who wish to play on Havana's noted Executive courses will need to carry their ID for the Villages. The Villages, an exclusive retirement community located in north central Florida, has had problems with non-residents using the courses without permission.