Major change for thousands of Revolut users as bosses make big announcement

IRISH Revolut customers are set for a major change as the company has announced a new debit card loyalty programme.

Customers will be able to turn their everyday spending into extraordinary rewards, including airline miles and exclusive discounts on travel, accommodation, experiences and more.

RevPoints offers broad and accessible redemption options that cater to a variety of lifestyles and preferences — without needing a credit card.

Customers can transfer their RevPoints to more than 30 airline loyalty programmes, including Flying Blue, making travel more attainable than ever in spite of surging flight prices.

RevPoints can also be redeemed for significant discounts on premium holiday accommodation and unforgettable experiences through the Lifestyle tab within the Revolut app.

For everyday convenience and rewards, points can also be used for discounts at top Irish brands such as O’Neills and DID Electrical when shopping online with Revolut Pay, ensuring that Revolut customers can make use of every point earned.

Depending on their plan, users can earn up to one point per euro spent.

They can even accelerate their earnings by converting spare change into points, completing fun in-app challenges or on in-app bookings for stays and experiences.

General Manager of Lifestyle Products at Revolut, Christopher Guttridge said: “At Revolut we’re all about helping people get more for their money.

“RevPoints is set to transform everyday spending into things and experiences people love, by converting routine purchases into rewards.

“Unlike many loyalty programmes, we make RevPoints accessible to all by ensuring customers can maximise the benefits of using Revolut as their primary bank account without requiring a credit card.”

Revolut customers on Premium, Metal, and Ultra plans not only get rewarded with extra RevPoints for their daily spending, but also a variety of subscriptions which include Deliveroo, Tinder, ClassPass, NordVPN, and more.

Meanwhile, Bank of Ireland is warning Taylor Swift fans to be aware of potential ticket scams ahead of her sold-out Dublin concerts.

They said scammers will typically offer tickets through social media posts or online ads.

They focus on sold out gigs and will ask consumers to send money directly to them through bank transfers which leaves them with little protection.

When the payment goes through, they then cut off all contact with the consumer.

Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland, Nicola Sadlier said: “With Taylor Swift playing in Dublin this week and summer festivals kicking off, it’s important that concert goers are alert to fraud.

“At times like this, fraudsters are hoping your heart will overrule your head.

“They are counting on people being so keen to get to see their favourite artist play that they ignore the warning signs and take a chance on the offer of a ticket even if it sounds too good to be true. Never, ever take that chance.

“Our advice is when you are buying online, only buy items from reputable sites.

“Scammers know that certain tickets are very much in demand – so don’t get carried away if a message or advert pops up for a popular gig.

“If something sounds too good to be true, it’s probably fraud. If you find yourself targeted, our advice is to act quickly and contact your bank immediately so they can try to stop the payment.

“Scammers can strike when least expected and we want people to be alert to the danger so they don’t end up at a loss.”