How Pendly Works

Discover how our QR code reward system connects donors with local businesses through secure, one-time-use digital rewards.

The Complete Process

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1. Make a Donation

Support a local business by making a secure donation through Stripe. Your payment is processed instantly with transparent 90/10 splits.

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2. Receive Reward Email

Get an email with your unique QR code, reward details, and step-by-step instructions for redemption.

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3. Redeem Your Reward

Show your QR code to the business. They scan it and mark it as redeemed. One-time use prevents fraud.

What Donors Receive

After making a donation, donors receive a beautiful email with their unique QR code and all the information they need to redeem their reward.

🎁 Your Reward

Thank you for your donation!

Hi Sarah Johnson,

Thank you for your donation of $50.00 to Demo Coffee Shop!

🎉 You've Earned a Reward!
Free Coffee & Pastry
Minimum donation: $50.00+
Show this QR code to redeem your reward:
[QR Code Image]
This QR code is unique to your reward and cannot be reused.
📋 Donation Details
Amount: $50.00
Date: 7/21/2025
Campaign: Help Us Expand!
Important: This QR code can only be used once. Once scanned by the business, it will be marked as redeemed.
Thank you again for supporting local businesses through Pendly!

Best regards,
The Pendly Team
This email was sent from Pendly - Supporting local businesses and communities.
Need help? Contact us at adamghaly@pendly.org
Reward ID: demo-reward-123

QR Code System Demo

Customer's QR Code

This is what customers receive in their email. Each QR code is unique and contains all the reward information. Customers simply show this to the business staff.

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Business Redemption Process

When a customer shows their QR code, the business scans it with their phone camera. This opens the redemption page where they can verify and mark the reward as used.

How it works:

  1. 1. Customer shows QR code to business staff
  2. 2. Staff scans QR code with phone camera
  3. 3. Phone opens pendly.org/redeem?id=[unique-id]
  4. 4. Staff sees customer details and reward information
  5. 5. Staff clicks "Mark as Redeemed" button
  6. 6. Reward is permanently marked as used
  7. 7. Same QR code cannot be used again

Security & Anti-Fraud Features

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Unique QR Codes

Each reward gets a unique QR code that cannot be duplicated

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One-Time Use

Once redeemed, QR codes are permanently marked as used

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Database Tracking

All redemptions are logged with timestamps and details

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Business Verification

Businesses can see customer details before redemption

Benefits for Everyone

For Donors

  • â€ĸ Instant reward delivery via email
  • â€ĸ No physical coupons to carry
  • â€ĸ Secure, fraud-proof system
  • â€ĸ Clear redemption instructions
  • â€ĸ Professional, branded experience

For Businesses

  • â€ĸ No paper coupon management
  • â€ĸ Real-time redemption tracking
  • â€ĸ Fraud prevention built-in
  • â€ĸ Customer verification system
  • â€ĸ Professional redemption process

Ready to Get Started?

Join Pendly and start supporting local businesses with secure, digital rewards.