Personalized Internet coupons

What are personalized Internet coupons (e-coupons)?

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Internal discount coupons or e-coupons are coupons that the consumer can download from a website in PDF format, and then print on paper.

These coupons are always personalized. So besides the Global Coupon Number (GCN) that uniquely identifies the coupon, a serial number – also called a perso code – is added. This makes each individual piece of the same coupon unique worldwide.
 

Before being able to download the e-coupon, the consumer will have to register certain personal data. This establishes the link between the personalized coupon and the consumer. As a result, the coupon issuer knows – in contrast to a classic coupon – which consumers use their coupons.

How do you issue an e-coupon?

As a coupon issuer, you cannot issue e-coupons yourself. To do so, you have to approach an e-coupon platform certified by GS1. Just like with a classic paper coupon where you assign a third party to design, print or distribute the coupon you have created, with an e-coupon, you do this with a specialized party.

Are you a coupon issuer looking for an e-coupon platform?
You can find the list of certified e-coupon platforms in our solutions provider finder.

Are you as a solutions provider interested in becoming a recognized e-coupon platform?
Contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
 

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What is the difference between an e-coupon and a mobile coupon (m-coupon)?

Although the e-coupon is issued electronically, it is then printed on paper by the consumer. In other words, just like with the classic coupon issued on paper, the carrier is still paper.

Paper coupons have some disadvantages:

Both coupon issuers, GS1, the clearing house and certain retail chains therefore dream of being able to replace the paper carrier with a digital carrier. A mobile coupon can therefore be presented on a smartphone. This changeover is currently being prepared step by step.

 

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