The basics
start hereWhat is Beam?
Local places send short-lived offers to phones nearby. A coffee shop with a dead Tuesday afternoon. A restaurant with tables free at seven. You see what is live around you right now, claim what you want, and show a code at the counter.
The offers really are time-limited. That is the whole point: a business is trading a genuine discount for filling a quiet hour, so the window is narrow on purpose.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Beam is free, there is no subscription, and you never enter a card to claim a deal. You pay the business directly, at the business, the way you always would.
How do I actually use a deal?
- Open Nearby and pick something that is live.
- Tap to claim it. You get a code.
- Show the code at the counter before it runs out.
- Staff confirms it on their side. Done.
A claim holds for 60 minutes, so claim it when you are actually heading over rather than first thing in the morning.
What kinds of places are on Beam?
Seven categories, and you can narrow to just the ones you care about.
- Food
- Coffee
- Bars
- Shopping
- Fun
- Wellness
- Services
Timing and claims
what people ask mostI claimed something and did not make it in time. Now what?
The claim lapses and the slot goes back to whoever wants it. If the deal is still running, just claim it again. Letting one expire does not lock you out.
Why did a deal disappear from my list?
Either its window closed, or it hit the maximum number of redemptions the business set. Both are normal. A beam is a burst, not a permanent listing, which is why the countdown is the loudest thing on the card.
Can I use the same deal twice?
Usually not. Most places set their offers to one per person, so the budget spreads across new faces instead of one enthusiast. If a deal allows repeats, it will let you claim again.
Glow Points
rewardsWhat are Glow Points?
Points for actually redeeming deals, not for browsing. Every redemption is worth 25 points, plus a 10 point bonus the first time you redeem in a new week. It rewards turning up regularly rather than bingeing once.
What are the levels?
| Level | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spark | 0 |
| 2 | Glow | 100 |
| 3 | Pulse | 300 |
| 4 | Radiant | 700 |
| 5 | Luminary | 1,500 |
Practical
account and availabilityHow do I sign in?
With Sign in with Apple, or with an email address and password.
Will Beam notify me constantly?
No. Notifications respect quiet hours and there is a cap on how many you get in a day, so a busy neighbourhood cannot flood you. You can also narrow things to the categories you care about.
Where does Beam work?
On iPhone, in the United States. Deals are inherently local, so coverage grows neighbourhood by neighbourhood as businesses join.