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SMS coupons that connect offers with customer follow-up.

Invite customers to request an offer by text. OTTO delivers the configured coupon and can collect preferences for follow-up. Connect the entry point, contact record, and campaign activity so your team can see which promotions prompted a response.

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How SMS coupon delivery works

Scan. Receive. Redeem. Connect the request with the campaign.

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OTTO Tacos
● iMessage
📷 QR scanned · table tent · OTTO Tacos · lunch promo
💬 Messages opened · opt-in pre-filled
TACOS. free chips promo
Hi! 🌮 Here’s your free chips & salsa code: CHIPS24. show to your server. Valid today only.
✓ Contact added · offer delivered · 9 seconds total
What’s your name? We’ll save it for next time.
Sarah
Perfect, Sarah! You’re on the OTTO Tacos VIP list. you’ll get Tuesday specials and happy hour alerts first. 🆕
⚙️ Sarah · opted in · table 7 · lunch shift · chips promo
📤 Outbound · Tuesday special · 3 weeks later
Hey Sarah. it’s Taco Tuesday! 3 tacos for $9 today only. Show this text at the counter. 🌮🌮🌮
omw right now 😂
📊 Revenue attributed: chips QR opt-in → repeat visit → Taco Tuesday
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Customer scans QR. OTTO delivers the offer in seconds

Place a QR code on a table tent, receipt, window, or display. The customer scans it and sends the prefilled message. OTTO replies with the configured offer in the same messaging thread.

Table tent · Window cling · Receipt · POS · One tap · Under 10 seconds
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Opt-in captured. contact added to your owned list

Record the contact’s request and campaign source. Use the configured workflow to collect a name, preference, or location and explain any separate subscription to future promotions.

TCPA consent documented · Name capture optional · Redemption attributed · Owned list
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Follow up with permission

Send relevant follow-up offers to contacts who have agreed to receive them. Use personalized campaigns, reply automations, and opt-out handling to keep the conversation connected to your team.

Permission-based follow-up · Configured campaigns · Outbound campaigns · Attribution per contact
Connect offers with follow-up

Deliver the coupon.
Keep the next step connected.

Track the source

Use separate QR codes or SmartLinks for each placement, promotion, and location. Compare opt-ins and campaign engagement.

Personalize the follow-up

Use configured contact fields for relevant offers. Connect replies to a text menu, questions, or a team member.

Connect redemption data

Configure an integration with your point-of-sale or reporting system when redemption and revenue data are part of your KPIs.

Explore engagement reporting or see personalized SMS campaigns.

Who uses SMS coupon delivery

Any business that already offersdiscounts, deals, or promotions.

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Restaurants & Food Service

Table tent QR for free appetizer, dessert, or drink promo. Happy hour alerts, Tuesday specials, limited-time offers sent to the list built from every QR scan in the dining room.

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Retail

Window cling or POS display QR for first-time buyer discount. Seasonal sale alerts and new arrival announcements sent to everyone who redeemed an offer in store.

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Events & Entertainment

QR at the door, on wristbands, or in the program for a drink ticket or merchandise discount. Post-event outreach to every attendee who opted in.

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Automotive Service

Waiting room QR for oil change discount or tire rotation special. Service reminder campaigns to every customer who scanned, even months later.

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Health, Beauty & Wellness

Front desk QR for first appointment discount. Rebooking campaigns, seasonal promotions, and referral offers sent to the opted-in client list built from every scan.

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Franchise & Multi-Location

One QR template deployed across all locations. Each location builds its own list. Connect each location’s campaign activity with redemption data from your systems. Central dashboard reporting across the network.

See the coupon delivery flow live
Scan, receive your offer, see the opt-in captured. Under 30 seconds.
Common questions

Questions aboutSMS coupon delivery.

Does the customer need to download anything?
No. The QR code opens the native Messages app already on the customer’s phone. One pre-filled tap sends the opt-in. OTTO delivers the configured offer code in the same thread. No app download, no account creation, no loyalty card sign-up. The entire experience is in the Messages app the customer already uses every day.
How do I prevent customers from scanning multiple times to get the offer repeatedly?
OTTO tracks opt-ins by phone number. A contact who has already opted in via that QR code can be configured to receive a different response. a “you’re already on the list” message rather than a new offer code. You can also configure the offer code itself to be single-use or time-limited at the POS level, separate from the SMS system.
How is permission recorded for coupon campaigns?
Configure the offer request, subscription wording, opt-in record, and opt-out handling for your campaign. Record the phone number, timestamp, keyword, and source. Future promotional messages should follow the permission given by the contact.
Can I track which table, register, or location drove each opt-in?
Yes. Each QR code carries a unique attribution tag. You can have separate QR codes per table section, per register, per location, or per promotional placement. each one reporting independently. The dashboard shows opt-in volume, offer redemption rate, and contact growth per QR source.
What happens after the customer redeems the offer?
Follow up with relevant promotions when the contact has agreed to receive them. Use the contact’s preferences, configured campaign fields, and opt-out status to select the audience. Messaging charges apply to sends and replies.
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