Gated offers for your website, app or stores

Pion enables ecommerce and retail teams to verify and reward closed consumer groups

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Introducing Beans iD

At Pion, we're passionate about connecting businesses with the right consumers. That's where Beans iD, our powerful verification tool, comes in. But Beans iD is more than just verification – it's also a gateway to exclusive discounts.

Why retail and ecommerce teams love Beans iD

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Attract and acquire any closed consumer group

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Target more of your best customers by rewarding the consumer groups that are most valuable for your brand with specific offers just for them. Choose from Gen Z students, graduates, military, healthcare, teachers, first responders, charity workers, people with disabilities, new parents, and low-income.

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Instantly verify 1 billion potential customers

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Beans iD is instant and immediately recognizable. With Beans iD you can verify a global addressable market of over 1 billion members of highly valuable closed consumer groups. Join the 3,500+ brands converting more visitors into paying customers by offering targeted discounts.

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Enrich your customer profiles with zero party, consent based data

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Collect zero-party data on verified customers that opt in to join your gated offer program. Use this customer contact data and additional insights to enhance your personalization, CRM and loyalty programs. Any logged in experience, rewards program or digital wallet can now leverage unique attributes linked to the users identity and behaviour.

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Establish an emotional connection and activate word of mouth

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Create a connection and tap into the social communities that exist within your target consumer groups with unique rewards that encourage them to buy from you again, and again, and again.

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Secure verification you (and your customers) can trust

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Beans iD ensures that only eligible members of the consumer groups you want to engage with can access your offers. You can also control the redemption mechanics as well as how often individuals can access your offers.

Maximise your brand's offer visibility

Helping you drive growth with valuable consumers, we’ll create a dedicated brand page on our marketplaces, where your offer will be discovered by millions of monthly active shoppers.

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Verification for websites

Plug and play with a button on cart to reduce basket abandonment and a landing page to capitalize on branded search traffic. Both integrations are available with our Shopify app or web script. We also offer a fully hosted landing page option. 

For integration with an existing loyalty or rewards program or any other bespoke user journeys, we recommend using our Beans iD API or Single Sign On (SSO).

Verification for apps

Discounts on your app are a game-changer. They grab attention, get more people to download, and create that "gotta-have-it" urgency. Plus, they show customers you're all about value, helping turn first-time users into loyal fans.

Verification for stores

Provide an in-store discount to customers that present their verified Beans iD, digital ID card when paying. Add additional tracking and unlock new and unique user insights with the use of voucher codes, barcodes or QR codes.

Join the longest-standing & most loved verification partner on the market

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Coverage of consumer
group members
100+ Countries
as truly global capability
30+ million
annual
verifications
1+ billion
total addressable
market
3,500+ Brands
Brands in The largest closed consumer network

Seamless integration across every channel

Access your opted-in customer leads

See how many customers are signing up to join your offer program and access the opted-in data for your CRM.

See how many customers are signing up to join your offer program and access the opted-in data for your CRM.

View reporting and unique customer insights

Track your performance and unlock unique insights on the demographics of your customers.

Track your performance and unlock unique insights on the demographics of your customers.

Manage your offers

Update your offers or add new countries or consumer groups at any time.

Update your offers or add new countries or consumer groups at any time.

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FAQs

Got questions about Pion’s Beans iD verification?

What is Beans iD?

Verification is the process of checking the status or eligibility of your customer, for example, a student, teacher or healthcare worker, to ensure they meet the criteria for your gated offer. For consumers, verifying is fast, free and easy - usually just taking a few clicks!

Is Beans iD available internationally?

Yes! Our award-winning verification technology is available in over 100 countries.

How do you verify consumers?

We verify quickly and efficiently in real time. For Student Beans users, we use our network of academic portals with institutions around the world to instantly verify a student's status. For Beans iD users, they'll need to upload a single piece of evidence to confirm their status (for example ID badge or payslip) and Pion's team will be verifying these around the clock. A consumer only needs to verify with us once – after that, they’re in the system, making their purchase journey shorter – and increasing their likelihood to convert.

What results can I expect from using Beans iD?

Our conversions varies by market and sector. However our brands typically deliver a 25% conversion rate from sessions to code redemptions and a 15% conversion rate from code redemption to transactions.

How do you ensure the exclusivity of the discount code and prevent it from being widely spread?

With our verification technology, we verify a consumer’s status from the established, direct integrations we have with academic institutions or by manually reviewing the uploaded verification document. Once verified, our award-winning verification tool facilitates the redemption of your offer by revealing a code for the consumer to complete their purchase via your website, app, or by revealing their Student Beans ID to complete their purchase in-store.

Do I need to be part of an affiliate network to offer Beans iD?

No, you are not required to be a part of an affiliate network to join Pion and use our plug-and-play solution to start running your own discount program. If you already use one of our 120+ approved affiliate networks then you can sign-up for one of our pricing plans with commission tracked via your affiliate network (CPA). Commission will be charged based on verified transactions - the percentage is dependant on the pricing plan you choose. If you are not part of an affiliate network or are offering a student in-store discount only then you can sign-up for one of our pricing plans with commission based on the number of verifications per calendar month (CPV). Unit cost of verifications depends on the pricing plan you choose.

How long does onboarding take?

During onboarding, our support team will send you detailed integration instructions – there are only 3 or 4 steps you'll need to follow. Onboarding should take no more than an hour. Our support team will also request and collect a list of assets to create your discount listing on our marketplaces where relevant.

What consumer groups can I create offers for?

With Pion, you can run gated targeted at students, graduates, health service workers*, first responders*, military personnel*, teachers*, parents* and those with a disability*. * these consumer groups are currently only available in UK, US, AU, CA & IE. In-store and app discounts are currently only for Student Beans users.

What level of discount is usually offered?

It's completely up to you! There’s a wide range of offers available for consumers with Student Beans and Beans iD, so whether you want to offer a discount of 5% or 95% - it's your choice. For the launch of your discount program, we recommend offering an exclusive discount and testing between a 10 – 20% discount. You can change your offer at any time by emailing your Customer Support contact.

I want Pion to help promote my gated offer - is that something you do?

Our advertising options can help you raise awareness of your brand and discount to drive traffic to your offer.

How many students use Student Beans?

We have over 4.1m+ Student Beans verified students and our brand pages receive over 2.1m sessions per month.

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Create offers for verified customers

Don’t frustrate customers by asking them to verify their status everywhere they shop. With Beans iD, your customers and millions more are already pre-verified through the world's largest network of participating retailers.

25% uplift

in likelihood of conversion after verification

30% boost

on order value when discounts are offered

82% more

likely to complete purchase with discount

Seamlessly launch your offers online, in stores or on your app 👇

No dev required

Customisable

100+ countries

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How to get your code

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Create a free Student Beans account.

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Verify your student status in 2mins.

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Reveal and enter your code at checkout.

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Five steps to grow your CRM and engage customers across key journey points

Create and own your discounts

Use our unique portal to create, run and own targeted offers for up to 10 exclusive consumer groups and connect with your perfect audience. Customise the look and feel of your offer using our easy-to-use discount creator, making sure you stay on brand as you connect with millions more customers across their key touch points.

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The create discount screen within Pion portal

Promote your offer

Promote offers on your website, place stickers in the windows of your stores or shout about it on socials and via email campaigns. Pion will work with you to engage your customers across multiple channels, meaning you’ll convert more and grow your brand identity at the same time.

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Verify your consumers

Using our secure, flexible and global verification software you can verify up to 10 consumer groups with a variety of verification methods, including email, manually checked proof and more. Beans iD has already pre-verified millions of customers, so yours can transact seamlessly through our system without verifying again.

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The verification screen your customers will see

Grow your CRM

Gather zero-party data on verified customers to enhance your personalization, CRM and loyalty programs. Manage and grow your lead lists within portal. Everything remains inside your offer ecosystem.

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The leads screen within Pion Portal

Optimise offer performance

Review real-time performance of your offers to inform your targeting, trading and promotion strategy. Your portal provides insights to help you easily judge success of A/B tests and report back to your business your return on investment, plus much more.

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The Analytics screen within Pion Portal

Maximise your brand's offer visibilty

Helping you drive growth with valuable consumers, we’ll create a dedicated brand page on our marketplaces - Student Beans & Beans iD - where your offer will be discovered by millions of monthly active shoppers.

FAQs

Got questions about Pion’s Beans iD verification?

What is Beans iD?

Verification is the process of checking the status or eligibility of your customer, for example, a student, teacher or healthcare worker, to ensure they meet the criteria for your gated offer. For consumers, verifying is fast, free and easy - usually just taking a few clicks!

Is Beans iD available internationally?

Yes! Our award-winning verification technology is available in over 100 countries.

How do you verify consumers?

We verify quickly and efficiently in real time. For Student Beans users, we use our network of academic portals with institutions around the world to instantly verify a student's status. For Beans iD users, they'll need to upload a single piece of evidence to confirm their status (for example ID badge or payslip) and Pion's team will be verifying these around the clock. A consumer only needs to verify with us once – after that, they’re in the system, making their purchase journey shorter – and increasing their likelihood to convert.

What results can I expect from using Beans iD?

Our conversions varies by market and sector. However our brands typically deliver a 25% conversion rate from sessions to code redemptions and a 15% conversion rate from code redemption to transactions.

How do you ensure the exclusivity of the discount code and prevent it from being widely spread?

With our verification technology, we verify a consumer’s status from the established, direct integrations we have with academic institutions or by manually reviewing the uploaded verification document. Once verified, our award-winning verification tool facilitates the redemption of your offer by revealing a code for the consumer to complete their purchase via your website, app, or by revealing their Student Beans ID to complete their purchase in-store.

Do I need to be part of an affiliate network to offer Beans iD?

No, you are not required to be a part of an affiliate network to join Pion and use our plug-and-play solution to start running your own discount program. If you already use one of our 120+ approved affiliate networks then you can sign-up for one of our pricing plans with commission tracked via your affiliate network (CPA). Commission will be charged based on verified transactions - the percentage is dependant on the pricing plan you choose. If you are not part of an affiliate network or are offering a student in-store discount only then you can sign-up for one of our pricing plans with commission based on the number of verifications per calendar month (CPV). Unit cost of verifications depends on the pricing plan you choose.

How long does onboarding take?

During onboarding, our support team will send you detailed integration instructions – there are only 3 or 4 steps you'll need to follow. Onboarding should take no more than an hour. Our support team will also request and collect a list of assets to create your discount listing on our marketplaces where relevant.

What consumer groups can I create offers for?

With Pion, you can run gated targeted at students, graduates, health service workers*, first responders*, military personnel*, teachers*, parents* and those with a disability*. * these consumer groups are currently only available in UK, US, AU, CA & IE. In-store and app discounts are currently only for Student Beans users.

What level of discount is usually offered?

It's completely up to you! There’s a wide range of offers available for consumers with Student Beans and Beans iD, so whether you want to offer a discount of 5% or 95% - it's your choice. For the launch of your discount program, we recommend offering an exclusive discount and testing between a 10 – 20% discount. You can change your offer at any time by emailing your Customer Support contact.

I want Pion to help promote my gated offer - is that something you do?

Our advertising options can help you raise awareness of your brand and discount to drive traffic to your offer.

How many students use Student Beans?

We have over 4.1m+ Student Beans verified students and our brand pages receive over 2.1m sessions per month.

Seamless integration across every channel

Web

Plug and play with a button on cart to reduce basket abandonment and a landing page to capitalize on branded search traffic. Both integrations are available with our Shopify app or web script. We also offer a fully hosted landing page option.For integration with an existing loyalty or rewards program or any other bespoke user journeys, we recommend using our Beans iD API or Single Sign On (SSO).

App

Plug and play with our hosted app landing screen. Simply place a call to action with a link we provide prominently in your app and we take care of the rest. For integration with an existing loyalty or rewards program or any other bespoke user journeys, we recommend using our Beans iD API or Single Sign On (SSO).

Stores

With the resurgence of IRL shopping, don’t give your potential customers a reason to go next door - secure footfall, capture spend and drive more sales during shoulder periods with an in-store gated offer.Provide an in-store discount to customers that present their verified Beans iD, digital ID card when paying. Add additional tracking and unlock new and unique user insights with the use of voucher codes, barcodes or QR codes.

Pricing to suit your brand, no matter the size