Plugs into the register Billi's already owns.
Billi's Rewards connects to the Verifone Commander that runs the C18 registers and pumps today. It uses the loyalty connection Verifone built for programs like this one. There is no new hardware at the counter and cashiers keep the same screens.
How the pieces talk
Billi's app
Members, points, rewards, offers
Billi's Rewards
Member accounts, rules, owner dashboard
Verifone Commander
The back-office controller behind every register and pump
Card payments never pass through Billi's Rewards. They stay on Verifone's payment system exactly as they do today. The rewards system only sees a member's phone number and what was bought, which keeps it out of card-security (PCI) scope.
What happens at the pump
- 1
Customer checks in
They tap Unlock my pump in the app, or type their phone number on the pump keypad.
- 2
Commander asks who it is
Billi's Verifone Commander sends the member ID to Billi's Rewards over a secure connection.
- 3
Discount comes back first
Billi's Rewards replies with the cents-off for that member before any fuel flows, as weights-and-measures rules require.
- 4
Pump shows the lower price
The price on the display drops, and the customer fuels and pays like normal.
- 5
Points post when they hang up
Commander sends the finished sale. Points land in the app within seconds.
What Billi's needs in place
Verifone Commander with C18 registers
Billi's already has this. We confirm the software version during the site survey and update it if needed.
Loyalty turned on in Commander
A one-time setup done on site or remotely with Billi's Verifone service provider.
One outbound connection
The store's router allows Commander to reach Billi's Rewards. Nothing in the store is exposed to the internet.
Brand check
If the station sells a branded fuel, we confirm the supplier agreement allows a store loyalty program alongside theirs.
Proven by the big chains, sized for Billi's
Points on gas and inside
Casey's gives 10 points per $1 inside and 5 per gallon. Billi's starts at the same rates.
A discount that grows
Shell Fuel Rewards moves members from 3¢ to 5¢ off. Billi's grades go Regular 3¢, Plus 5¢, Premium 10¢.
A free-coffee card
Sheetz and QuikTrip regulars come back for drink rewards. Every 6th Billi's coffee is free.
Weekly offers
Circle K drives trips with offers in the app. Billi's owner can post them from the dashboard.
Phone number is the card
No plastic to lose. It works at the counter and on the pump keypad.
Next up, after launch
Pay for gas in the app, unlimited car-wash memberships, birthday rewards and bring-a-friend bonuses.
Ten weeks from yes to launch
Weeks 1–2
Site survey and program design
Confirm Commander version and network, finalize earn rates, rewards and grades with Billi's.
Weeks 2–6
Build the app and rewards system
iPhone and Android app, member accounts, owner dashboard, text-message sign-up.
Weeks 5–8
Connect to Verifone
Wire Billi's Rewards to Commander, run Verifone's certification tests at the register and pumps.
Weeks 8–10
Staff pilot
Employees and family use it for real. Cashier training takes about 10 minutes.
Week 10
Launch
Pump-topper signs, counter QR codes and a double-points opening week.