topic Re: Public points in Get Support

Public points

glndl14 — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:10:13 GMT

How to switch to public points and how long it will take to redeem your points .

Re: Public points

hairbag1 — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:14:41 GMT

I suggest you NOT opt out of Rewards in favour of Points. The choice is your though. Log in to your account / Rewards and you'll read all about the Points program and be able to select it if you really really want to.

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https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/bc/get-help/articles/Joining-Public-Points

Re: Public points

Yummy — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:14:08 GMT

You have to collect at least 15 points in order to redeem them.

Read Community posts regarding pros and cons of Points before switching as there is no coming back to old rewards after switch.

Re: Public points

hTideGnow — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:06:00 GMT

HI @glndl14 If you have not switch yet, DON"T

Although the migration bonus is attractive, generally speaking the new rewards is not as good as the old one. You earn less on the new one.

With the new one, the worst one is Loyalty reward. You get only 10 points per year regardless how long you have been with PM, rather than $1 per month after your first year, $2 per month after two and up to $5/month after 5th year and more

Re: Public points

Dunkman — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:56:35 GMT

@glndl14

The choice is up to you. Most regulars would recommend staying with the old rewards system. You will save more money overall with the old rewards. With the points system, you will lose the easy $2/month for pre-authorized payments, but with the points system get 5% back in points for your plan cost. For example, $40 plan will get your $2/.month worth of points.

Also, the loyalty rewards is better with the old system. The new system, just give $10 equivalent points each year, while the old rewards gives $1/month for each year with public mobile for maximum of $5/month. So, if you stay with Public mobile for 5 years, you will get $5/month x 12 months for $60/year versus $10/year with new loyalty.

If you are on a higher month plan fee and buy lots of add ons, it might be okay to switch over. Purchasing add ons with points is cheaper and the 5% back for your plan fee.

If you move to the points system,. you will NOT be able to return to the old rewards system.

Re: Public points

wetcoaster — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:46:11 GMT

@Dunkman wrote:

If you move to the points system,. you will be able to return to the old rewards system.

@Dunkman

I know that it's frowned upon to contradict an oracle, and I apologize, but...

From everything I gathered around here I think it's safe to say that you will NOT be able to return to the old rewards program.

Re: Public points

Dunkman — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:52:55 GMT

@wetcoaster

You are correct. Typo on my part. Thanks for the correction. Welcome to correct me anytime.

If you switch to new points, unable to return back to old rewards system.

Re: Public points

JL9 — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:44:36 GMT

Also if you like entering draws and winning free phones and electronics/gift cards etc you can make the change, but I would definitely recommend staying on the old plan. The only exception to that is if you know you will be leaving PM for sure in the near future, then yes migrate collect a bunch of points and go crazy!