8370 buys local.

While the big online players are breaking sales records, the local economy is feeling the lockdown more and more. Shops and businesses that aren’t online yet are seeing their revenue drop dramatically. Luckily, initiatives are popping up to give local entrepreneurs a helping hand – like ‘8370 buys local’.

This initiative, set up by computer store Questcomputers in Blankenberge, aims to help local merchants generate some income even during these tough times. And XIS? We’re happy to lend a hand to make it all run smoothly.

How it works:

Local merchants simply sign up online. Once registered, they appear as participating businesses on the site and can offer up to six digital promotions: coupons or gift cards.

• Digital coupons are perfect for attracting customers once the lockdown was over. A great discount makes people return to your store.


• Gift cards ensure cash flow now. Customers buy a digital voucher, which means they’ve already paid for your product or service.

The best part? Merchants don’t have to handle any of the technical stuff. We help set up the campaigns. First, we discuss together which type of promotion fits best. Then we create the coupon or gift card and set everything up technically. From QR codes to passwords and in-house validation widgets – everything is secure and fraud-proof.

For now, participating is almost completely free. The only cost is the transaction fee for payments made through the platform. This way, local merchants can reach customers and generate revenue without extra costs. If the initiative becomes a big success, it might become a paid platform in the future.

The result?

• Questcomputers launches the ‘3870 buys local’ platform


• Merchants sign up.


• XIS discusses the best campaign with the merchant.


• XIS sets up the campaign and publishes it on the platform.


• Customers buy gift cards or use coupons, giving the local economy a boost.

Thanks to this collaboration, local merchants join forces and keep money flowing in the city – a win-win for everyone!