I was taking a look at the Square API. I am trying to find a solution for VIP/loyalty cards for a private club. I feel like the square API would be useful. What I am trying to figure out is if it is possible to read data from a gift card/security card in the API. My Idea is to use the reader in two places, at the front door to verify VIP status and for payment. Ideally, the card would have a member id that could be linked to a Facebook account, as well as looking up saved payment info in Square. I would like to use the API to build a tablet app to manage all of these functions as well as provide discounts prior to payment processing.
I noticed mentions of 3rd party gift card support, does that mean this would be possible? or is the data for non credit card swipes still locked down?
