NatWest has launched a loyalty scheme to encourage repeated visits to independent shops, including convenience stores.

The ‘Tyl’ smartphone app enables retailers with NatWest to set up a reward scheme for their shop. They can set their own rewards, such as redeemable points for every £1 spent. Customers must have the Tyl app to use the scheme.

Tyl CEO Mike Elliff said: “Support of local businesses will play a huge role in the recovery of the economy, so we hope Tyl Rewards will give local businesses the ability to reward their regulars.”

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