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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Register and protect your balance
Register your Coffee Republic payment and loyalty card online to protect your balance, should you lose it.

About sQuidcard

Q/ What is a sQuidcard?
A/ sQuidcards are smart cards that hold electronic money (eMoney). The sQuid network uses the internet, smart cards and digital stored value systems to transfer funds.

Q/ What is eMoney?
A/ eMoney is electronic money, which is also referred to as electronic cash, electronic currency, digital money, digital cash or digital currency, where value is exchanged electronically.

Q/How does sQuidcard work?
A/ sQuidcard uses the latest contactless card technology. Each card has a unique security number that is linked to a specific eMoney account. When you make a purchase, the card reader scans the encrypted code and will either accept or reject the payment, depending on the available funds. This all takes less than a few seconds.

Q/ Is a sQuidcard like a bank debit card or credit card?
A/No, to use a sQuidcard you must pre-load money onto the card using the internet. You do not need a PIN to use a sQuidcard.

The terms & conditions of your card

And now for some small print…
sQuid is a free service to consumers. If you top up by credit card, there is a small charge, otherwise top ups are free (please note that your credit card company may charge you for top ups too). You can also view the sQuid full Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

To report a lost sQuidcard go to squidcard.com/lostcard, sign in to your sQuid account and notify us that your card has been lost; a replacement card with any remaining balance will be sent to you.

Coffee Republic and sQuid reserve the right to change this offer and the loyalty scheme at any time.

All details correct as of 1st December 2008.