RXDecision brief

Compare total reward card program economics

Price comparisons should capture the complete Shopify reward card operating model rather than a single card or transaction fee.

01

What this choice changes

Program cost can include setup, integration, platform, issuing, fulfillment, communications, support, replacement, transaction, reporting, compliance, minimum, exception, and termination components. Apply each quote to the same volume and behavior assumptions.

02

Questions for the Shopify program team

Resolve these questions against the actual offer, customer journey, and operating model before comparing providers.

  • Which quoted items vary with issued, delivered, activated, or used cards?
  • What minimums and one-time charges apply?
  • Which support and exception activities are included?
  • How are unused assumptions and scope changes treated?
03

Evidence to collect

Ask for evidence that can be reviewed by commercial, operations, support, security, and legal stakeholders.

  • Normalized pricing schedule
  • Volume and behavior assumptions
  • Included and excluded service matrix
  • Sensitivity cases and change controls