GameStop is the world’s largest gaming retailer, with locations all across the US. It’s one of the most popular places for buying video games, and it also offers an online store at GameStop.com, allowing customers to purchase games online.
Today, we will be talking about the GameStop reward points system. This loyalty program comes with benefits such as the ability to redeem your points for cash rewards that you can use when shopping at GameStop. To learn how you can earn points at GameStop, continue reading!
How to Earn GameStop Rewards Points
To earn GameStop points, you need to be signed up for a GameStop Pro Membership, formerly called the GameStop PowerUp Rewards Pro Membership. If you do not have a GameStop Pro Membership, you cannot earn points. This membership costs $25 a year.
If you do have a Pro membership, there are a few ways to get points. You will get 5,000 points a year just for being a Pro member. In addition, when you purchase games and shop on GameStop, you will earn 20 points for every dollar you spend. So, if you spend $10, you will earn 200 points, and if you spend $100, you will earn 2,000 points! That is equivalent to 2% cash back, in case you were wondering.
There are some purchases that are excluded, such as buying GameStop gift cards. Also, you must be signed in to your account when shopping on GameStop.com for points to be credited to your account.
To get even more points, apply for a GameStop Pro Credit Card. While you don’t need to have this card to be a Pro member, it will give you more points. You will get 4% cash back in points on every purchase you make at GameStop when using this card, which is double the number of points you would get with a standard Pro membership (without the card). That is 40 points instead of 20 points for every dollar spent. You will also get one year of Pro membership for free, which is a $25 value!
Also, if you have a credit card, your points will never expire! If you don’t have a credit card, your points will expire after 13 months. If you cancel your Pro membership, you will have 45 days to use your points before they expire.
How to Check Your GameStop Points Balance
You can easily check your GameStop points balance online or in the app. Go to the Rewards Center in My Account to see your current points balance. Remember that points can take a couple of days to be credited after making a purchase.
Redeeming GameStop Points for Rewards
Once you have your points, you can redeem them for cash rewards to get free items from GameStop or to earn a discount on your purchases. You can start redeeming them when you accumulate just 1,000 points, which is equivalent to $1 in cash rewards. These cash rewards can be spent online when shopping on GameStop.com or in GameStop stores. You can also apply them towards another year of Pro membership.
The point redemption process depends on where you are shopping. If you want to shop online, go to My Account and find the Rewards Center, where you can redeem your points for coupons. You can then use these coupons to get a discount when shopping online. Alternatively, if you are shopping in a GameStop store, talk to a representative or employee in the shop so they can apply your points or coupons at checkout.
Free Ways to Earn Extra GameStop Points
GameStop rewards are usually earned when you spend money on GameStop products. However, every year, you will get 5,000 free GameStop points, which is equivalent to $5. You will also get an additional $5 in rewards every month. In total, that is $65 in rewards a year just for being a Pro member, without spending anything, which more than makes up for the $25 Pro membership cost!
You will also get extra perks such as an additional 10% in trade-in value when you trade in an old item, allowing you to get more bang for your buck.
Conclusion
To maximize your GameStop rewards points, get a GameStop Pro Credit Card. If you have a good credit score, it will be easy to get accepted, and you will earn double the rewards. Another tip is to let your GameStop rewards accumulate and then cash out on a big purchase – but remember, they expire after 13 months, so don’t wait too long! That’s another reason to get the Pro Credit Card, though. If you have a credit card, your points never expire!
