MyPoints is a rewards program that gives you points for reading e-mails, shopping, taking surveys, and various other activities. Once you earn enough points, you can redeem them for a gift cards. To join, just visit MyPoints and complete the registration process. Membership is free.
Ways to Earn Points:
- Sign up for BonusMail and earn 5 points per emailed clicked.
- Shop Online. Access shopping websites through MyPoints.
- Survey Mail. Usually 10 points if you don't qualify and more if you do.
- Print coupons. 10 points per coupon used plus 25 points if you use five or more.
- MyPoints search toolbar. Earn points each time you domy a web search.
- Refer friends.
- Double points days, instant win games, and other promotions.
Redeeming Your Points:
Under the "rewards" you can view all the available gift cards. When you have enough points for your a reward, click on it and fill out your shipping information. You will receive your gift card in the mail in two to six weeks.
Use MyPoints to Save Money:
Free gift cards are a great deal, but you can make them an even better deal. Use your MyPoints earnings to:
- get CVS and Walgreens gift cards (I haven't paid anything out of pocket at CVS since March 2008 thanks to gift cards!)
- give gift cards as gifts
- lower everyday expenses like gas
- give yourself a guilt free treat
- lower the cost of a date night