Miles and points: what do you need to know to register your card in these programs?

For you who want to know how to win points on your credit card and manage to turn them into miles, here are some tips on what you can do to make this possible. Continue reading and check it out!

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First, we need to understand what miles are. These are the airline points programs, and currently in Brazil there are three main programs: All blue, from Blue; smiles, by Gol; It is LatamPass, from Latam.

Through purchases with your credit card, you can accumulate points that can be exchanged for miles, or even accrue miles directly, when the cards have a partnership with airlines. There is even a credit card for negatives that allows you to earn points and miles.

To find out if your card is registered in this type of program, the easiest way is to call the call center directly. To find this number is very simple, just access the back of the card and look for the number of the center to clear your doubts.

Most of the time, for your card to accumulate points, you need to have joined the program. Therefore, it may be necessary precisely for you to accept the registration via customer service, or if you prefer, you can do it via the application.

Each financial institution has a points and miles program of different types, for example:

• Itaú (Iupp Points);
• Santander (Sphere Points);
• Bradesco (Livelo Points);
• C6 Bank (Atom Points).

Most of the time, the cards do not directly accrue miles, but points that can be exchanged for them. Basically, miles are points within airline programs and points are from the bank's own benefit programs.

Now that we know what miles are and the difference between miles and points, check out these tips on what is important when registering your card in your bank's points program:

1. Consult the points and miles program website

Before starting to register for a points program, it is important to learn more about it by accessing websites oficial to see the benefits offered, which can be acquired when registering the card to earn the miles.

2. Always read the regulations

All benefit programs have regulations, whether for the accumulation of points, annual fee on cards or conversion factor. Because of this, when you start accumulating miles on your card, never forget to read the program regulations.

3. Understand the value of miles

Miles equal money. Therefore, understanding their value in exchange for products or tickets is very important to make the best use of them.

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