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How do Customers use their points?

Learn how your customers can use their Loyalty Points.

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Written by Laurence Leech
Updated over 2 months ago

Introduction

Learn how to make the most of your loyalty points! This guide explains how to earn, track, and redeem points to enjoy rewards with your favorite brands.


Earning Points

Once you've created a store account, you can start earning points through various actions. The available ways to earn points may vary by store, but here are common ways to build up your points balance:

  • Create an account - Get rewarded just for signing up

  • Place an order - Earn points based on your purchase amount

  • Social media engagement - Follow, like, or share on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter

  • Celebrate your birthday - Provide your birth date to receive special birthday points

  • Refer friends - Earn points when your referrals create accounts or make purchases

  • Write product reviews - Share your experience with products you've purchased

  • Loyalty anniversary - Celebrate each year as a loyalty program member

To see all available ways to earn, check the "Ways to Earn" section in your loyalty account.

Checking Your Points Balance

You can easily view your current points balance by logging into your store account and accessing the loyalty program section. Your points balance is typically displayed at the top of the loyalty widget.

Points Activity History

Want to see how you earned or spent your points? The points activity section shows a record of your recent transactions, including:

  • Point-earning actions you've completed

  • Points received from purchases

  • Rewards you've redeemed

  • The date of each transaction

Redeeming Points for Rewards

Ready to use your points? Here's how to redeem them for rewards:

  1. Log in to your store account

  2. Navigate to the loyalty program section

  3. Browse the available rewards in the "Ways to Redeem" section

  4. Select the reward you want to redeem

  5. Confirm your selection to redeem your points

  6. A discount code will be generated for you to use at checkout

How to redeem a reward

Types of Rewards

Depending on the store, you may see different types of rewards available:

  • Amount discounts - Fixed amount off your purchase (e.g., $10 off)

  • Percentage discounts - Percentage off your purchase (e.g., 15% off)

  • Free shipping - No shipping costs on your order

  • Free products - Get specific products at no cost

Redeeming at Checkout

Some stores offer the option to redeem points directly during checkout. If available, you'll see a section in the checkout process where you can select rewards or apply points toward your purchase.

πŸ“ Note: Free product rewards must be added to your cart before checkout, while other reward types can typically be applied during the checkout process.

Using Your Redeemed Rewards

After redeeming points for a reward, you'll receive a discount code. You can find all your redeemed rewards in the "My Rewards" section of your loyalty account. These rewards remain available until you use them or until they expire (if applicable).

Points Expiration

Some loyalty programs may have expiration policies for points. If your store has enabled points expiration:

  • Points may expire after a period of inactivity (not earning or redeeming points)

  • You can see your points expiration date in your loyalty account

  • Staying active in the loyalty program by earning or redeeming points will typically reset the expiration date

Common questions

How do I know how many points I'll earn for a purchase?

The earn rate for purchases is displayed in the Ways to Earn section of your loyalty account. It's typically shown as points per dollar spent or as a percentage of your purchase.

Can I transfer my points to someone else?

Points are typically tied to your individual account and cannot be transferred to other customers.

What happens to my points if I return a product?

If you return a product, the points you earned from that purchase will usually be deducted from your balance.

Will my points expire?

This depends on the store's loyalty program settings. If points expiration is enabled, you'll be able to see the expiration date in your loyalty account.

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