London is home to over 11,400 restaurants and generates 21% of deliveries in the UK. The West End also attracts 17.64 million attendees and generates £1.084 billion in box office revenue. One common thread that’s driving these figures is reward programmes, which range from member offers to perks and exclusive discounts.
Many businesses in London are adopting digital reward and discount systems, which mirror those of the online world. Ticketmaster, for example, offers two-for-one tickets to certain shows.
Bogren Digital, a website dedicated to software and recording plugins, also offers summer sales where software deals can be bought or combined for a reduced price. Email subscribers can also claim additional discounts via unique discount codes. In entertainment, bingo offerslike Paddy’s Bingo Club offer exclusive rewards to those who opt in. As rewards are given weekly, people have a reason to keep visiting. Sites likeTemu are also well known for their discounts. They have prize wheels that can be spun to give discounts, and are very popular with online shoppers. Digital promotions don’t just make it easier to claim discounts, but also to track them. As sites can collect customer data, it’s possible to find out which customer demographic is claiming which discount. Companies can also use A/B testing to find out which products are being purchased with discounts, which provides additional insight into marketing.
One Wembley Park lets shoppers build points whenever QR codesare scanned in store. The app also displays the membership tier and the benefits that are available. Dining rewards in London can also be claimed through All Bar One. The welcome offer gives new members £20 when they spend £40, and customers can register through the app or website. The Be At One MiXR scheme also runs between Sunday and Friday, which is a powerful way to drive midweek traffic for local London businesses.
Discounts don’t just cater to locals either, as they also help to drive tourism. By embracing digital discounts, people can save on top destinations like the Tower of London or Madame Tussauds. The Discount London scheme provides multi-ticket packages at a discounted rate and can be bought prior to travelling to the capital.
The King’s Road Privilege Card takes things one step further. The discount card can be applied for online, but it’s only valid within a two-mile radius of King’s Road. The card is available to download to an Apple Wallet or as a physical card.
London going digital isn’t just a sign of changing times. It’s also a green initiative. Taking discounts and promotions online means there’s no need to carry a physical plastic card.
The Oyster card for TfL turnstiles was once a plastic card that needed to be swiped at the start and end of each journey, but now it can also be added to a digital wallet or a smartwatch. Adding a National Railcard to the Oyster card results in ⅓ off off-peak PAYG fares too, showing how extensively London is weaving discounts into every vertical, whether that’s entertainment, dining or transport.