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In the world of loyalty programs, two terms frequently come up: miles and points. Although both are loyalty program rewards, they have distinct characteristics and uses.
Therefore, understanding the differences between miles and points is essential to maximizing the benefits of these programs, whether for travel, shopping, or other services.
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Difference between miles and points
Miles are typically associated with airline loyalty programs, such as Latam Pass, Smiles, and Tudo Azul. They are accumulated based on flight distance or partnerships with credit cards and other services. They can be used to redeem airline tickets, class upgrades, access to VIP lounges, and other travel benefits.
Additionally, it is possible to accumulate miles by subscribing to monthly programs or purchasing miles directly.
Points, on the other hand, are accumulated through credit cards and loyalty programs from banks and financial institutions, such as:
- Livelo;
- Esfera;
- Sempre Presente;
- Pontos Caixa;
- Nubank Rewards.
This way, people can use them to get discounts on purchases, redeem products or services, obtain category upgrades at hotels and airlines, and even get free trips.
Thus, each program has its own rules and benefits, and the points can be exchanged for a wide range of rewards, including products, vouchers, and event tickets.
How to accumulate them?
The process of accumulating miles and points varies according to each program. In the case of miles, the main ways to accumulate them include flying with the specific airline, transferring credit card points to the airline, and taking advantage of partnerships with other companies.
Credit card points, on the other hand, are accumulated based on spending, with the user earning a specific number of points for each amount spent in dollars, for example.
In addition, with changes in the market, it is now possible to exchange points for a variety of products and services, not just airline tickets. This includes appliances, services, tickets, and even discounts at stores.
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