It's as Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Whether they call it a “loyalty card”, “points card”, “rewards card”, “advantage card” or “club card”, they usually all come as a generic plastic card with a barcode, a mag strip and these days, even with a chip! To obtain a card to a specific retail store, supermarket or gas station, you have 2 basic options.

First option is to simply walk into one of the store locations and simply tell one of the representatives that you are interested in signing up for their loyalty card. From there, you will receive a form that you will have to fill with information about yourself. Don’t worry, in most cases it’s just simple demographic data like your name and address, and be sure to read agreements, customer privacy policies and other small fine prints. After that step, you will be handed your card and have the freedom to start saving instantly!

Second option:  though not all companies have this option, many companies allow you to sign up online. Much like signing up for it in person, you will have to provide general demographic, as well as geographic data about yourself (also, so they can mail the card to you).

Personally, I prefer to sign up by filling out a form in-person for several reasons such as; being able to ask any questions on the spot rather than having to do some extra reading and online research. Another reason is that I don’t like having to wait to go shopping because my savings card is being mailed to me! Not to mention I won’t know how long it is going to take! Signing up in-store allows me to immediately use my card and start being loyal all in the same day!